Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate
About
Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate belongs to a class of medications called ‘expectorants’ used to treat cough. Coughing (dry or productive) is the body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. There are two types of coughs, namely: Dry cough and chesty cough. A dry cough is tickly and doesn't produce any vicious or thick mucus, while a chesty cough (wet cough) means mucous or sputum is produced to help clear your airways.
Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate is a combination of four drugs, namely: Ammonium chloride (expectorants), Diphenhydramine (antihistamine), Sodium citrate (mucolytic), and menthol (cooling agent). Ammonium chloride belongs to the class of expectorants that works by increasing the volume of fluid in the airways, reduce the stickiness of mucus, and helps to remove it from airways. Diphenhydramine belongs to the class of antihistamines (anti-allergic drugs) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. Sodium citrate is a mucolytic agent (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. Thereby, it helps to cough out easily. Menthol is a cooling agent that produces a cooling sensation and provides relief from minor throat irritation.
Take Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, nervousness, stomach pain, diarrhea, or constipation. Most of these side effects of Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate is not recommended for children below 2 years of age unless advised by a doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate. Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate should be used with caution in elderly patients due to the increased risk of side effects. Drive only if you are alert as Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate may cause dizziness. You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption with Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate as it may increase drowsiness or dizziness.
Uses of Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate
Medicinal Benefits
Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate contains Ammonium chloride, Diphenhydramine, Sodium citrate, and menthol used to treat cough. Ammonium chloride is an expectorant that increases the volume of fluid in the airways, reduces the stickiness of mucus, and helps to remove it from the airways. Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine (anti-allergic drug) that blocks the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps to provide relief from symptoms of allergy such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness. Sodium citrate is a mucolytic agent (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. Thereby, it helps to cough out easily. Menthol is a cooling agent that produces a cooling sensation and provides relief from minor throat irritation.
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Side Effects of Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Nervousness
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhoea
- Constipation
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate is not recommended for children below 2 years of age unless advised by a doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate. Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate should be used with caution in elderly patients due to the increased risk of side effects. Avoid using Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate if you have taken medicines such as linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine, and methylene blue injection in the past 14 days. If you have asthma, inform your doctor before taking Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate. Drive only if you are alert as Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate may cause dizziness. You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption with Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate as it may increase drowsiness or dizziness. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate to loosen mucus.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate may interact with a blood thinner (warfarin), antibiotic (chloramphenicol), medicines containing propantheline or metoclopramide, anticonvulsants (pregabalin).
Drug-Food Interaction: Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid the consumption of alcohol with Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate as it may increase the risk of adverse effects such as drowsiness or dizziness.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have asthma, glaucoma, bladder problems (urinary retention), prostate problems, liver or kidney disease, inform your doctor before taking Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafeAvoid consumption of alcohol with Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate as it may increase drowsiness or dizziness.
Pregnancy
cautionAmmonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant.
Breast Feeding
cautionAmmonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate may be excreted in human milk. Therefore, Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.
Driving
cautionAmmonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate may cause dizziness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate.
Liver
cautionTake Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
cautionTake Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Children
cautionAmmonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate is not recommended for children below 2 years of age unless advised by a doctor.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Avoid dairy products such as milk as they may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods to have relief from cough. Instead, 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 and loosen mucus.
- Avoid citrus fruits as they may worsen the cough. Eat fruits rich in water content such as pears, watermelon, peaches and pineapples.
Special Advise
If the symptoms persist or worsen after using Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate for 1 week, please consult a doctor.
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. Coughs may be dry or productive. A productive cough (wet cough) brings up sputum (phlegm, mucus, and other matter) 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. If you are coughing thick, solid white mucus, it indicates you may have a bacterial infection in the airways. If the mucus is clear or light-colored, it indicates you may have allergies or a minor infection in the respiratory tract and yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection.
FAQs
Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate contains Ammonium chloride, Diphenhydramine, Sodium citrate and menthol. Ammonium chloride is an expectorant that increases the volume of fluid in the airways, reduce the stickiness of mucus and helps to remove it from airways. Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine (anti-allergic drug) that blocks the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps to provide relief from symptoms of allergy such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness. Sodium citrate is a mucolytic agent (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose. Thereby, helps to cough out easily. Menthol is a cooling agent that produces a cooling sensation and provides relief from minor throat irritation.
Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate may cause dry mouth as a temporary side effect in some people. It is not necessary for everyone taking Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate to experience this side effect. However, to avoid such side effects, drink plenty of water, regularly rinse your mouth, practice good oral hygiene and suck on sugarless candy. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.
Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate may cause drowsiness or dizziness. It is not necessary for everyone taking Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate to experience this side effect. However, avoid driving if you feel drowsy or dizzy after taking Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate.
You are recommended to take Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms persist or worsen with rash, fever or persistent headache after 1 week of using Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate, please consult your doctor.
You are not recommended to stop taking Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate without consulting your doctor as it may worsen cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while taking Ammonium Chloride+diphenhydramine+menthol+sodium Citrate, please consult your doctor.
