Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine+sodium Citrate
About
Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine+sodium Citrate belongs to a group of medicines called expectorants and cough products used to provide relief from cough. Coughing (dry or productive) is the 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+sodium Citrate is a combination of three drugs, namely: Ammonium chloride (expectorant), Chlorpheniramine (antihistamine), and Sodium citrate (mucolytic). Ammonium chloride helps loosen the congestion in the chest and throat by decreasing airway secretion's stickiness. Chlorpheniramine 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 it out. Together, Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine+sodium Citrate provides relief from cough.
You are advised to take Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine+sodium Citrate for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine+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.
Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine+sodium Citrate may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine+sodium Citrate is not recommended for children below 6 years. Avoid consuming alcohol with Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine+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+sodium Citrate
Medicinal Benefits
Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine+sodium Citrate is a combination of three drugs, namely: Ammonium chloride, Chlorpheniramine, and Sodium citrate. Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine+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 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 it out. Together, Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine+sodium Citrate provides relief from cough.
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Storage
Side Effects of Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine+sodium Citrate
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Dry mouth
- Weakness
- Restlessness
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not take Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine+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, if you have pre-existing hyperchloremia. Inform your doctor if you have asthma, prostate problems, glaucoma, bronchitis, glucose-galactose malabsorption, sucrase-isomaltase deficiency, fructose intolerance, cardiac insufficiency, pulmonary edema, severe kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine+sodium Citrate may cause dizziness and drowsiness, so drive only if you are alert. Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine+sodium Citrate is not recommended for children below 6years.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine+sodium Citrate may interact with anti-convulsant (phenytoin), antihistamine (diphenhydramine, cetirizine), anti-depressant (duloxetine), anti-anxiety (alprazolam), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI), and hypnotics/anxiolytics.
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have asthma, prostate problems, glaucoma, glucose-galactose malabsorption, sucrase-isomaltase deficiency, fructose intolerance, severe kidney or liver problems.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafeAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine+sodium Citrate as it may cause increased dizziness.
Pregnancy
cautionPlease consult your doctor if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionPlease consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Driving
cautionAmmonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine+sodium Citrate may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.
Liver
cautionAmmonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine+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+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+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.
- 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.
- 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 the 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. 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.
FAQs
Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine+sodium Citrate contains Ammonium chloride, Chlorpheniramine, and Sodium citrate. Ammonium chloride helps in loosening the congestion in the chest and throat by decreasing the stickiness of airway secretions. Chlorpheniramine 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 it out. Together, Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine+sodium Citrate provides relief from cough.
Do not stop taking Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine+sodium Citrate on your own as it may worsen cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine+sodium Citrate for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. If you experience any difficulty while taking Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine+sodium Citrate, please consult your doctor.
Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine+sodium Citrate contains Chlorpheniramine, an antihistamine that helps in treating allergies. It helps in providing relief from a runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing and sore throat.
Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine+sodium Citrate. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking, drinking water regularly and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might stimulate saliva and prevent drying of the mouth.
Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine+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+sodium Citrate for a week, consult your doctor, he/she may prescribe an alternate medicine.
Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine+sodium Citrate contains chlorpheniramine, an antihistamine. Therefore, do not take any antihistamine-containing products such as cold and cough medicines along with Ammonium Chloride+chlorpheniramine+sodium Citrate unless advised by the doctor.
