Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine Maleate+sodium Citrate
About
Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine Maleate+sodium Citrate is used to provide relief from cough. Coughing (dry or productive) is a body's way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways thereby preventing respiratory infection. Cough is commonly caused as a response to allergy or viral infection but coughing up mucus is possibly an indication of infection in the respiratory tract.
Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine Maleate+sodium Citrate is a combination of three drugs, namely: Ammonium chloride (expectorant), Chlorpheniramine maleate (antihistamine), and Sodium citrate (mucolytic). Ammonium chloride helps loosen the congestion in the chest and throat by decreasing airway secretion's stickiness. Chlorpheniramine maleate works by blocking a chemical substance called histamine, which is responsible for causing allergic reactions. Sodium citrate loosens and thins the phlegm, making it easier to cough out. Together, Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine Maleate+sodium Citrate provides relief from cough.
You are advised to take Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine Maleate+sodium Citrate for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine Maleate+sodium Citrate may cause certain common side-effects such as headache, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, and dry mouth in some cases. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Do not take Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine Maleate+sodium Citrate if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine Maleate+sodium Citrate may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine Maleate+sodium Citrate is not recommended for children below 6years. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine Maleate+sodium Citrate as it could lead to increased dizziness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and the medicines you are taking to rule out any side effects/interactions.
Uses of Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine Maleate+sodium Citrate
Medicinal Benefits
Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine Maleate+sodium Citrate is a combination of three drugs, namely: Ammonium chloride, Chlorpheniramine maleate, and Sodium citrate. Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine Maleate+sodium Citrate is used to provide relief from cough. Ammonium chloride is an expectorant that helps loosen the congestion in the chest and throat by decreasing airway secretion's stickiness. Chlorpheniramine maleate is an antihistamine that works by blocking a chemical substance called histamine, which is responsible for causing allergic reactions. Sodium citrate is a mucolytic that loosens and thins the phlegm, making it easier to cough out. Together, Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine Maleate+sodium Citrate provides relief from cough.
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Side Effects of Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine Maleate+sodium Citrate
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Dry mouth
- Weakness
- Restlessness
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not take Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine Maleate+sodium Citrate if you are allergic to any of its contents, if you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) or have taken them in the last 14days, or if you have pre-existing hyperchloremia (electrolyte imbalance). Inform your doctor before taking Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine Maleate+sodium Citrate if you have asthma, prostate problems, glaucoma, bronchitis, glucose-galactose malabsorption, sucrase-isomaltase deficiency, fructose intolerance, cardiac insufficiency, pulmonary oedema, severe kidney or liver problems, or if you are taking hypnotics and anxiolytics. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine Maleate+sodium Citrate may cause dizziness and drowsiness, so drive only if you are alert. Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine Maleate+sodium Citrate is not recommended for children below 6years. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine Maleate+sodium Citrate as it could lead to increased dizziness.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine Maleate+sodium Citrate may have interaction with anti-convulsant (phenytoin), antihistamine (diphenhydramine, cetirizine), anti-depressant (duloxetine), anti-anxiety (alprazolam), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI), and hypnotics/anxiolytics.
Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine Maleate+sodium Citrate as it might cause increased dizziness and drowsiness.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine Maleate+sodium Citrate may have interactions with conditions such as asthma, prostate problems, glaucoma, glucose-galactose malabsorption, sucrase-isomaltase deficiency, fructose intolerance, and severe kidney or liver problems.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafeAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine Maleate+sodium Citrate as it may cause increased dizziness.
Pregnancy
cautionPlease consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionPlease consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Driving
cautionAmmonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine Maleate+sodium Citrate may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.
Liver
cautionAmmonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine Maleate+sodium Citrate should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Kidney
cautionAmmonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine Maleate+sodium Citrate should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Children
cautionAmmonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine Maleate+sodium Citrate is not recommended for children below 6years of age.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Gargle with salt water for relief from sore throat.
- Avoid smoking and consumption of alcohol.
- Avoid dairy products such as milk as they may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods.
- Replace baked foods, fried foods, white bread, white pasta, French fries, sugary desserts, and chips with green leafy vegetables.
- Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dry throat while you have a cough. It also helps loosen mucus.
- Avoid citrus fruits as they may worsen the cough. Eat fruits rich in water content such as pears, watermelon, peaches and pineapples.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Cough: Coughing is a body's way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. Cough can be dry or productive. A productive cough (wet cough) develops sputum (phlegm or mucus) from the lungs, whereas a dry cough does not produce sputum. Cough is commonly caused as a response to allergy or viral infection but coughing up mucus is possibly an indication of infection in the respiratory tract. If you are coughing out thick, solid white mucus, it indicates that you may have a bacterial infection in the airways. Clear or light-coloured mucus indicates allergies or minor infection in the respiratory tract, and a yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection.
FAQs
Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine Maleate+sodium Citrate is a combination of three drugs, namely: Ammonium chloride, Chlorpheniramine maleate, and Sodium citrate. Ammonium chloride helps in loosening the congestion in the chest and throat by decreasing the stickiness of airway secretions. Chlorpheniramine maleate works by blocking the action of a chemical substance called histamine, which is responsible for causing allergic reactions. Sodium citrate loosens and thins the phlegm, making it easier to cough out. Together, Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine Maleate+sodium Citrate provides relief from cough.
Do not stop taking Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine Maleate+sodium Citrate on your own as it may worsen cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine Maleate+sodium Citrate for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. If you experience any difficulty while taking Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine Maleate+sodium Citrate, please consult your doctor.
Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine Maleate+sodium Citrate contains Chlorpheniramine maleate, an antihistamine that helps in treating an allergy. It helps in providing relief from a runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing and sore throat.
Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine Maleate+sodium Citrate should not be taken for longer durations unless prescribed by the doctor. If your condition does not improve despite taking Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine Maleate+sodium Citrate for a week, consult your doctor, he/she may prescribe an alternate medicine.
Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine Maleate+sodium Citrate contains chlorpheniramine maleate, an antihistamine. Therefore, do not take any other antihistamine-containing products such as cold and cough medicines along with Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine Maleate+sodium Citrate.
