Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for AMBROLITE-D SYR and its Constituents
- 6 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 7 Common Side-Effects
- 8 Serious Side-Effects
- 9 Rare Side-Effects
- 10 Technical Classification
- 11 Prescription Statistics
- 11.1 How Frequently is it taken?
- 11.2 What was the Dosage Advised?
- 11.3 How long was it prescribed?
- 11.4 What is the break-up across patient age-group?
- 11.5 What is the gender-breakup across patients?
- 11.6 What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
- 11.7 Most common Medicines advised along-side?
- 11.8 Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
- 11.9 Most common Home Remedies advised along-side?
- 12 Available Alternatives for AMBROLITE-D SYR
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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 CoughDEXTROMETHORPHAN 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
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, NervousnessCETIRIZINE over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Restless Or Irritability
Common Side-Effects
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE : Confusion, Constipation, Dizziness, Head Headache, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen PainCETIRIZINE : 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 PainRare Side-Effects
CETIRIZINE : Paresthesia, Constipation, Flatulence, Tinnitus, Fever, Restless Or IrritabilityTechnical Classification
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE is categorized as: ANTITUSSIVES / RESPIRATORY AGENTSCETIRIZINE 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 |