AMBROLITE-D SYR

Overview

AMBROLITE-D SYR is a Schedule H drug.

AMBROLITE-D SYR is composed of: DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (10 MG), CETIRIZINE (5 MG), PHENYLEPHRINE (5 MG), MENTHOL (0.3 MG/ML)

Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex. Dextromethorphan is used to treat a cough. Dextromethorphan will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema. Do not use it if you are using or have used an MAO inhibitor within the past 14 days of the treatment.
Cetirizine is an anti histamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, Itching, watery eyes and runny nose. It is used to treat cold.

Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose). Phenylephrine is used to treat nasal and sinus congestion or congestion of the tubes that drain fluid from your inner ears called the eustachian (yoo-STAY-shun) tubes.

Usage

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE is generally used to treat: Runny Nose And Dry Cough
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE can address symptoms like: Cough

CETIRIZINE is generally used to treat: Runny Nose And Dry Cough, Common Cold
CETIRIZINE can address symptoms like: Sneezing

PHENYLEPHRINE can address symptoms like: Nasal Congestion

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 4yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

AMBROLITE-D SYR is generally taken After Food.

Precautions for AMBROLITE-D SYR and its Constituents

• Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children.
• Do not use any other over-the-counter cough, cold, or allergy medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist.
• Dextromethorphan may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
• Dextromethorphan may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
• Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase some of the side effects of dextromethorphan. This medication can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
• Avoid taking diet pills, caffeine pills, or other stimulants (such as ADHD medications) without your doctor’s advice. 

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney and liver disease.
It may cause drowsiness, so don’t Drive while taking this medication.

Do not give phenylephrine containing products to children younger than 4 years of age. It may cause serious side effects or cause of death in children. Do not use this medication for longer duration, it may cause rebound congestion in prolonged or excessive use of nasal or eye drops. Caution should be exercised in patients with history of severe increase in thyroid hormone, severe heart disease, diabetes, prostate enlargement, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Symptoms of Overdosage

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE over-dosage can result in: Eyes Blurred Vision, Confusion, Difficulty Urinating, Drowsiness, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomit, Difficulty Breathing, Restless Or Irritability, Nervousness
CETIRIZINE over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Restless Or Irritability

Common Side-Effects

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE : Confusion, Constipation, Dizziness, Head Headache, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Pain
CETIRIZINE : Dizziness, Diarrhoea, Abdominal Pain, Pharyngitis, Rhinitis, Insomnia, Chronic Fatigue Disorder, Head Headache
PHENYLEPHRINE : Hives, Skin Rash, Blood Pressure, High, Body Itching, Irregular Heartbeat, Difficulty Sleeping, Eyes Blurred Vision, Chest Discomfort, Wheezing, Shortness Of Breath, Nervousness, Head Headache, Restless Or Irritability, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Serious Side-Effects

CETIRIZINE : Dyspepsia, Abdomen Pain

Rare Side-Effects

CETIRIZINE : Paresthesia, Constipation, Flatulence, Tinnitus, Fever, Restless Or Irritability

Technical Classification

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE is categorized as: ANTITUSSIVES / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
CETIRIZINE is categorized as: THIRD GENERATION CEPHALOSPORINS / CEPHALOSPORINS / ANTI-INFECTIVES
PHENYLEPHRINE is categorized as:

• DECONGESTANTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
• VASOPRESSORS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

2 Times Daily	61%
3 Times Daily	21%
Before Sleeping	7%
2 Times Daily (1-0-1)	4%

What was the Dosage Advised?

5ml	70%
2tsf	17%
5 ml	4%

How long was it prescribed?

5 Days	67%
4 Days	14%
3 Days	14%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

Below 5yrs	21%
5 to 12yrs	47%
12 to 18yrs	21%
18 to 35yrs	6%
35 to 50yrs	2%
50 to 60yrs	1%
60 to 70yrs	1%
70yrs and above	1%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females

42%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Pediatrician	87%
Gastroenterologist	5%
Physician	3%
Neurologist	2%
Neonatologist	1%
Gynaecologist	1%
Pediatric Gastroenterologist	1%
Internist	1%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

CROCIN DS- SUSP	26%
CROCIN 500MG TAB	16%
MEFTAL P SYP	14%
NASIVION PAED N-DPS	13%

Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?

CBC (HEMATOLOGY)

12%

Most common Home Remedies advised along-side?

Steam inhalation (Relief)	11%
Plenty of fluids (Diet)	10%

Available Alternatives for AMBROLITE-D SYR

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

AMBROLITE-D SYR	INR 49 for 60 ML SYRUP	DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5 MG, CETIRIZINE 5 MG, MENTHOL 0.3 MG/ML
PLANOKUF D SYP	INR 54.48 for 60 ML SYRUP	DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, MENTHOL 0.3 MG/ML

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ANDRE I KUL EYE DPS	INR 48 for 10 ML EYE DROP	MENTHOL 0.005 %W/V, CAMPHOR 0.01 %W/V, PHENYLEPHRINE 0.12 %W/V, NAPHAZOLINE 0.05 %W/V
ASCORIL PLUS D SYP	INR 94 for 100 ML SYRUP	PHENYLEPHRINE 12.5 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, MENTHOL 1.5 MG, TRIPROLIDINE 1.25 MG
BAROHIST P SYP	INR 47.62 for 100 ML SYRUP	GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG, MENTHOL 1.0 MG
COFWIN PZ SYP	INR 43 for 60 ML SYRUP	MENTHOL 2.5 MG/ML, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 1 MG/ML, CETIRIZINE 0.5 MG/ML, PHENYLEPHRINE 0.5 MG/ML
COLDCIZ SYP	INR 34.28 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, SODIUM CITRATE 60.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 1.0 MG, MENTHOL
DOTCOFF SYP	INR 44 for 60 ML SYRUP	DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 2 MG/ML, PHENYLEPHRINE 1 MG/ML, MENTHOL 0.3 MG/ML, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.4 MG/ML
ENCET D PLUS SUSP	INR 39.9 for 60 ML SUSPENSION	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5 MG, MENTHOL 1.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 1.5 MG
ESIRESP PLUS SYP	INR 49.5 for 100 ML SYRUP	GUAIFENESIN 10 MG/ML, AMBROXOL 3 MG/ML, PHENYLEPHRINE 2 MG/ML, MENTHOL 0.2 MG/ML, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.4 MG/ML
EVKOOL EYE DPS	INR 60 for 10 ML EYE DROP	CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.1 %W/V, CAMPHOR 0.01 %W/V, NAPHAZOLINE 0.05 %W/V, PHENYLEPHRINE 0.12 %W/V, MENTHOL 0.005 %W/V
EXIL D SYP	INR 37.5 for 60 ML SYRUP	DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG, MENTHOL 1.5 MG
FLUCOMB NEW SYP	INR 48.5 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, SODIUM CITRATE 60.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 1.0 MG, MENTHOL 0.2 MG/ML
I KUL EYE DPS	INR 44 for 10 ML EYE DROP	PHENYLEPHRINE 0.012 %W/V, NAPHAZOLINE 0.05 %W/V, CAMPHOR 0.01 %W/V, MENTHOL 0.005 %W/V
I KUL EYE DROPS	INR 52 for 1 PACK	NAPHAZOLINE 0.05 %W/V, PHENYLEPHRINE 0.12 %W/V, MENTHOL 0.005 %W/V, CAMPHOR 0.01 %W/V
KOLQ C PLUS SYP	INR 45 for 60 ML SYRUP	MENTHOL , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE , SODIUM CITRATE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
NEPH M PLUS EYE-DPS	INR 60 for 10 ML EYE DROP	PHENYLEPHRINE 0.012 %W/V, NAPHAZOLINE 0.05 %W/V, MENTHOL 0.005 %W/V, CAMPHOR 0.01 %W/V
OCUREST AH DROPS	INR 33.86 for 10 ML EYE DROP	CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.1 %W/V, PHENYLEPHRINE 0.12 %W/V, CAMPHOR 0.01 %W/V, NAPHAZOLINE 0.05 %W/V, MENTHOL 0.005 %W/V
OCUREST AH EYE DPS	INR 54.6 for 10 ML EYE DROP	CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.1 %W/V, MENTHOL 0.005 %W/V, NAPHAZOLINE 0.05 %W/V, PHENYLEPHRINE 0.12 %W/V
OCUREST PLUS EYE DPS	INR 85 for 15 ML EYE DROP	CAMPHOR 0.01 %W/V, CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE 0.5 %, MENTHOL 0.005 %W/V, NAPHAZOLINE 0.05 %W/V, PHENYLEPHRINE 0.012 %W/V
PAMAGIN C SYP	INR 36.28 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG, MENTHOL 2.5 MG
REFID D SYP	INR 65 for 100 ML SYRUP	DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 2 MG/ML, TRIPROLIDINE 0.25 MG/ML, PHENYLEPHRINE 0.5 MG/ML, MENTHOL 0.3 MG/ML
REFID SYP	INR 65 for 100 ML SYRUP	DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG, MENTHOL 1.5 MG
RELAX PLUS EYE DPS	INR 79 for 10 ML EYE DROP	CAMPHOR , MENTHOL , NAPHAZOLINE , PHENYLEPHRINE
SILKOF SYPUP	INR 54 for 100 ML SYRUP	DIPHENHYDRAMINE 2 MG/ML, PHENYLEPHRINE 1 MG/ML, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.4 MG/ML, MENTHOL 0.1 MG/ML
SINAREST AF SYPUP	INR 54.21 for 60 ML SYRUP	SODIUM CITRATE 60.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 1.0 MG, MENTHOL 1.0 MG
SINAREST PD SYP	INR 46.2 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, SODIUM CITRATE 60.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 1.0 MG, MENTHOL 1.0 MG
SINAREST PLUS SUSP	INR 55.8 for 60 ML SUSPENSION	PARACETAMOL 50 MG/ML, SODIUM CITRATE 12 MG/ML, PHENYLEPHRINE 1 MG/ML, MENTHOL 0.2 MG/ML, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.4 MG/ML
SINAREST SYPUP	INR 55.31 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, SODIUM CITRATE 60.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 1.0 MG, MENTHOL 1.0 MG
SOTHREX PLUS SYP	INR 58 for 100 ML SYRUP	GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG, MENTHOL 1.0 MG
SUTHIN GOLD EYE DPS	INR 100 for 10 ML EYE DROP	CAMPHOR 0.0025 %, CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE 0.5 %, MENTHOL 0.0025 %, NAPHAZOLINE 0.1 %, PHENYLEPHRINE 0.12 %, STABILIZED OXYCHLORO 0.005 %
THEOCOLD PLUS SYP	INR 51 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 250.0 MG, SODIUM CITRATE 60.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG, MENTHOL 0.2 MG/ML
WELCEE EYE DPS	INR 75 for 10 ML EYE DROP	NAPHAZOLINE 0.05 %W/V, PHENYLEPHRINE 0.05 %W/V, MENTHOL 0.005 %W/V, CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE 0.5 %W/V, CAMPHOR 0.01 %W/V
WIFI D SYP	INR 59.95 for 100 ML SYRUP	DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, MENTHOL 1.5 MG
ZEDEX P 4MG/5MG/5MG/2.5MG SYP	INR 57 for 60 ML SYRUP	PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, MENTHOL 2.5 MG
ZEDEX P COLD 4MG/5MG/5MG/2.5MG SYP	INR 41.5 for 60 ML SYRUP	DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, MENTHOL 2.5 MG
ZEDEX-P SYR	INR 62.5 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125 MG, SODIUM CITRATE 60 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5 MG, MENTHOL 1 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.5 MG
ZOLINE PLUS EYE-DPS	INR 72 for 10 ML EYE DROP	CAMPHOR 0.01 %W/V, HYDROXYPROPYLMETHYLCELLULOSE 0.25 %W/V, MENTHOL 0.005 %W/V, PHENYLEPHRINE 0.012 %W/V, NAPHAZOLINE 0.05 %W/V