Diphenhydramine+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate
About
Diphenhydramine+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate belongs to a group of medicines called expectorants and cough products used to provide relief from cough. Additionally, Diphenhydramine+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate may also help in providing relief from allergies and nasal congestion due to colds. Coughing (dry or productive) is the body's way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus or smoke) from airways, thereby preventing respiratory infection.
Diphenhydramine+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate combines three drugs: Diphenhydramine, Ammonium chloride, and Sodium citrate. Diphenhydramine works by blocking the action of a chemical substance called histamine, which is responsible for causing allergic reactions. Ammonium chloride helps remove phlegm/mucus from the airways by decreasing its stickiness. Sodium citrate helps reduce congestion, making it easier to cough out through the mouth. Together, Diphenhydramine+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate provides relief from cough.
Take Diphenhydramine+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate as prescribed. Depending on your medical condition, you are advised to take Diphenhydramine+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you. Sometimes, you may experience certain common side effects such as headache, stomach upset, dizziness, tiredness, and dry mouth. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Consult your doctor before taking Diphenhydramine+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Diphenhydramine+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Diphenhydramine+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate should be given to children only if prescribed by the doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol with Diphenhydramine+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate as it could lead to increased dizziness. Inform your doctor about all the prescription, non-prescription and herbal medicines you take to rule out any side effects/interactions.
Uses of Diphenhydramine+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate
Medicinal Benefits
Diphenhydramine+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate is a combination of three drugs: Diphenhydramine, Ammonium chloride and Sodium citrate. Diphenhydramine+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate is used to relieve a cough accompanied by cold symptoms such as sore throat, runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. Additionally, Diphenhydramine+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate helps in providing relief from allergies. Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine that works by blocking the action of a chemical substance called histamine, which is responsible for causing allergic reactions. Ammonium chloride is an expectorant that helps remove phlegm/mucus from the airways by decreasing its stickiness. Sodium citrate is a mucolytic agent that helps loosen the congestion, making it easier to cough out through the mouth. Together, Diphenhydramine+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate provides relief from cough.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Diphenhydramine+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate
- Stomach upset
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Dry mouth
- Headache
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not take Diphenhydramine+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor before taking Diphenhydramine+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate if you have asthma, prostate problems, narrow-angle glaucoma, stomach or bowel ulcers, glucose-galactose malabsorption, sucrase-isomaltase deficiency, fructose intolerance, kidney or liver problems; if you are taking antidepressants or anti-Parkinson drugs or have taken them in the last 14days. Consult your doctor before taking Diphenhydramine+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding. Diphenhydramine+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Diphenhydramine+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate as it could lead to increased dizziness.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Diphenhydramine+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate may have interaction with an antidepressant (isocarboxazid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), anti-Parkinson agent (rasagiline).
Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Diphenhydramine+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate as it might cause increased dizziness.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Diphenhydramine+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate may have interactions with asthma, prostate problems, narrow-angle glaucoma, stomach or bowel ulcers, glucose-galactose malabsorption, sucrase-isomaltase deficiency, fructose intolerance, kidney or liver problems.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionDiphenhydramine+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate is taken along with Diphenhydramine+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate may cause excessive drowsiness and sleepiness.
Pregnancy
cautionDiphenhydramine+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate should not be used when pregnancy unless clearly necessary. So, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or suspect pregnancy. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Diphenhydramine+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate.
Breast Feeding
cautionDiphenhydramine+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate should not be used in nursing mothers unless clearly necessary. So, inform your doctor if you are a nursing mother. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Diphenhydramine+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate.
Driving
cautionDiphenhydramine+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate is known to cause drowsiness and dizziness, so driving a car or operating any machinery which requires concentration should not be done.
Liver
cautionDose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Kidney
cautionDose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Children
cautionDiphenhydramine+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate should be given to children only if prescribed by the doctor.
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 it 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 a 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.
Special Advise
- If you have diabetes, please monitor your blood sugar level regularly.
- It is advised to avoid contact with known allergens (allergy-causing agents) such as pollen, dust, etc. Certain food items are known to cause allergies to you.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Allergy: Allergy is an immune system response to foreign elements typically not harmful to your body. These foreign elements are known as ‘allergens.’ Allergic condition varies from person to person. Some might be allergic to certain foods and seasonal allergies like hay fever. At the same time, others might be allergic to pollen or pet dander. One of the symptoms of allergy is cough.
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. 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 infections in the respiratory tract, and yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection.
FAQs
Diphenhydramine+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate is a combination drug containing three medicines: Diphenhydramine, Ammonium Chloride and Sodium Citrate. Diphenhydramine blocks a natural substance (histamine) during an allergic reaction. Ammonium chloride decreases mucus stickiness, and sodium citrate being mucolytic, loosens the mucus and makes it easier to cough out. Together it helps relieve allergy symptoms like sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, congestion, or stiffness.
You should not take Diphenhydramine+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate if you have asthma, as it might worsen your condition and lead to breathing problems.
Do not take Diphenhydramine+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate if you have breathing problems like asthma, chronic bronchitis, vision problems like glaucoma or difficulty in peeing due to an enlarged prostate gland. Besides this, if you are taking alcohol, peptic ulcer, sleeping pills, or antianxiety pills, immediately stop taking Diphenhydramine+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate as it might induce drowsiness and dizziness.
Diphenhydramine+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate is known to cause drowsiness and sleepiness, so it is recommended not to drive a car or operate any machinery which requires concentration. Also, do not consume alcohol as it might increase drowsiness.
The most common side effects of Diphenhydramine+ammonium Chloride+sodium Citrate are sleepiness, impaired coordination, stomach pain, dizziness, and thickened respiratory tract secretions. These side effects usually go away during the treatment.
Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Diphenhydramine+ammonium Chloride+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.
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