Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate+ethanol

Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate+ethanol 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.

Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate+ethanol is a combination of four drugs, namely: Ammonium chloride (expectorants), Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (antihistamine), Sodium citrate (mucolytic), and ethanol. Ammonium chloride works by increasing the volume of fluid in the airways, reducing the stickiness of mucus. Diphenhydramine hydrochloride works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. Sodium citrate works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. Thereby, it helps to cough out easily. Ethanol acts as a preservative.

Take Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate+ethanol as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate+ethanol 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, diarrhoea, or constipation. Most of these side effects of Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate+ethanol 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 Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate+ethanol or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate+ethanol 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 Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate+ethanol. Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate+ethanol should be used with caution in elderly patients due to the increased risk of side effects. Drive only if you are alert as Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate+ethanol may cause dizziness. You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption with Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate+ethanol as it may increase drowsiness or dizziness.

Cough

Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate+ethanol contains Ammonium chloride, Diphenhydramine hydrochloride, Sodium citrate and ethanol 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 hydrochloride 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. Ethanol acts as a preservative.

Take Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate+ethanol with or without food as advised by your doctor. Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Dry mouth
• Nervousness
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhoea
• Constipation