BENADRYL COUGH FORMULA SYP

Overview

BENADRYL COUGH FORMULA SYP is a Schedule G drug.

BENADRYL COUGH FORMULA SYP is composed of: SODIUM CITRATE (57.03 MG), DIPHENHYDRAMINE (14.08 MG), AMMONIUM CHLORIDE (0.138 GM)

Sodium Citrate is used for clear mucus from lungs.Sodium Citrate is a mucolytic medication. It thins and loosens mucus (phlegm) in the nose, windpipe and lungs making it easier to cough out.

Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose. Diphenhydramine is used to treat sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other cold or allergy symptoms. Diphenhydramine is also used to treat motion sickness, to induce sleep, and to treat certain symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.

Usage

SODIUM CITRATE is generally used to treat: Urinary Calculi
SODIUM CITRATE can address symptoms like: Back Pain, Abdomen Pain, Pain With Urination, Nausea, Vomit, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Frequent Urination, Body Excessive Sweating

DIPHENHYDRAMINE is generally used to treat: Hives, Skin Rash, Common Cold, Allergy
DIPHENHYDRAMINE can address symptoms like: Sneezing, Body Itching, Runny Nose, Eyes Watery Eyes


Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

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 < 3yrs

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?

BENADRYL COUGH FORMULA SYP is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for BENADRYL COUGH FORMULA SYP and its Constituents


  • Do not use sodium citrate enema excessively as long term use of this medicine may lead to diarrhea and fluid loss.
  • Sodium citrate should be taken after meals to prevent stomach or intestinal side effects.
  • Do not take if you are allergic to sodium citrate or any of its ingredients.
  • Do not give to patients with diabetes, heart or kidney disease, high blood pressure (hypertension), sugar intolerance,Addison’s disease ,aluminium toxicity or patients on a low salt (sodium) diet.
  • Do not give to patients with inflammatory digestive tract or bowel diseases (e.g. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis).
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of asthma, lung disease, increased eye pressure, ulcer, difficulty in urinating, enlarged prostate, heart disease, high blood pressure, seizures, overactive thyroid, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid alcohol consumption. if it is topical one avoid contact with eyes and mouth.

Symptoms of Overdosage

DIPHENHYDRAMINE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing, Drowsiness, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Eyes Enlarged (dilated) Pupils, Restless Or Irritability, Hallucinations

Common Side-Effects

SODIUM CITRATE : Diarrhoea, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Nausea, Vomit, Loose Motion
DIPHENHYDRAMINE : Dizziness, Drowsiness, Loss Of Coordination, Nausea, Vomit, Constipation, Head Headache, Nervousness, Weakness (generalized)

Rare Side-Effects

DIPHENHYDRAMINE : Skin Rash, Body Itching, Face Swelling

Technical Classification

SODIUM CITRATE is categorized as:
  • LAXATIVES / GASTROINTESTINAL AGENTS
  • URINARY PH MODIFIERS / GENITOURINARY TRACT AGENTS

DIPHENHYDRAMINE is categorized as: ANTIHISTAMINES / RESPIRATORY 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 Daily48%
3 Times Daily34%
2 Times Daily (1-0-1)6%
Others5%

What was the Dosage Advised?

2tsf38%
2.5ml14%
5ml12%
2ml9%
3ml7%
3.5ml5%
1tsf4%
7ml3%

How long was it prescribed?

3 Days59%
5 Days18%
7 Days9%
2 Days8%

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

Below 5yrs25%
5 to 12yrs15%
12 to 18yrs5%
18 to 35yrs19%
35 to 50yrs14%
50 to 60yrs6%
60 to 70yrs12%
70yrs and above4%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females58%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Pediatric Gastroenterologist50%
Oncologist19%
Physician13%
General Practitioner5%
Pediatrician3%
Gynaecologist3%
Internist2%
Pulmonologist2%
Orthopaedist1%
Cardiologist1%
Rheumatologist1%
Gastroenterologist1%
Nephrologist1%
Neonatologist1%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

CALADRYL 60 ML LOTION11%
DOLO TAB 650MG10%

Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?

CBC (HEMATOLOGY)13%

Most common Home Remedies advised along-side?

Plenty of liquids (Diet)13%

Available Alternatives for BENADRYL COUGH FORMULA SYP

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

BENADRYL COUGH FORMULA SYPINR 42 for 50ML SYRUPSODIUM CITRATE 57.03 MG, DIPHENHYDRAMINE 14.08 MG, AMMONIUM CHLORIDE 0.138 GM
BENADRYL COUGH FORMULA SYPUPINR 42 for 50 ML SYRUPSODIUM CITRATE 57.03 MG, DIPHENHYDRAMINE 14.08 MG, AMMONIUM CHLORIDE 0.138 GM

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ALTORYL 14MG/135MG/55MG SYPINR 36.18 for 100 ML SYRUPAMMONIUM CHLORIDE 135.0 MG, SODIUM CITRATE 55.0 MG, DIPHENHYDRAMINE 14.0 MG
AMMONIUM 135MG+DIPHEN 14MG+MENTHOL 0.9MG +SODIUM 57MG COUGH SYPUPINR 27.46 for 110 ML SYRUPAMMONIUM CHLORIDE 27 MG/ML, SODIUM CITRATE 11.4 MG/ML, DIPHENHYDRAMINE 2.8 MG/ML
BENAKOF LIQUIDINR 50 for 100 ML LIQUIDAMMONIUM CHLORIDE 125.0 MG, SODIUM CITRATE 55.0 MG, DIPHENHYDRAMINE 12.5 MG, TERPIN HYDRATE 7.5 MG
BIODRYL SYPINR 75 for 100 ML SYRUPSODIUM CITRATE 57.03 MG, DIPHENHYDRAMINE 14.08 MG, MENTHOL 1.14 MG, AMMONIUM CHLORIDE 0.138 MG
DIPHEN EX SYPINR 106.25 for 450 ML SYRUPSODIUM CITRATE 57.03 MG, DIPHENHYDRAMINE 14.08 MG, MENTHOL 1.14 MG, AMMONIUM CHLORIDE 0.138 MG
FRANKLOR SYPINR 397.31 for 450 ML EXPECTORANTAMMONIUM CHLORIDE 138.0 MG, SODIUM CITRATE 57.03 MG, DIPHENHYDRAMINE 14.08 MG
LABODRYL SYPINR 21 for 100 ML SYRUPDIPHENHYDRAMINE , SODIUM CITRATE , MENTHOL , AMMONIUM CHLORIDE
LEMOLATE GOLD SYPINR 55 for 100 ML SYRUPAMMONIUM CHLORIDE 125.0 MG, SODIUM CITRATE 55.0 MG, DIPHENHYDRAMINE 12.5 MG, MENTHOL 1.5 MG
LUPIHIST DM SYPINR 56 for 100 ML SYRUPAMMONIUM CHLORIDE 150.0 MG, SODIUM CITRATE 80.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 30.0 MG, DIPHENHYDRAMINE 15.0 MG
LUPIHIST SYPINR 51.5 for 100 ML SYRUPAMMONIUM CHLORIDE 150.0 MG, SODIUM CITRATE 80.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 30.0 MG, DIPHENHYDRAMINE 15.0 MG
MORDRIL SYPINR 8.75 for 100 ML SYRUPSODIUM CITRATE , MENTHOL , DIPHENHYDRAMINE , AMMONIUM CHLORIDE
RESPIDIL SYPINR 31 for 100 ML SYRUPAMMONIUM CHLORIDE 138.0 MG, SODIUM CITRATE 57.03 MG, DIPHENHYDRAMINE 14.8 MG, CHLOROFORM 0.15 ML, MENTHOL 0.9 MG
SCORDRYL SYPINR 34.6 for 100 ML SYRUPSODIUM CITRATE 57.03 MG, DIPHENHYDRAMINE 14.8 MG, MENTHOL 1.14 MG, AMMONIUM CHLORIDE 0.138 GM
SEDORIL PLUS SYPINR 53.68 for 100 ML SYRUPAMMONIUM CHLORIDE 100.0 MG, SODIUM CITRATE 50.0 MG, DIPHENHYDRAMINE 14.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5 MG
TOPEX SYPUPINR 25.02 for 60 ML SYRUPAMMONIUM CHLORIDE 150.0 MG, SODIUM CITRATE 85.0 MG, DIPHENHYDRAMINE 15.0 MG, MENTHOL 2.5 MG
TORDRYL 14.03MG/138MG/57.03MG SYPINR 11.62 for 60 ML SYRUPAMMONIUM CHLORIDE 138.0 MG, SODIUM CITRATE 57.03 MG, DIPHENHYDRAMINE 14.03 MG
TORDRYL SYPINR 64.35 for 100 ML SYRUPAMMONIUM CHLORIDE 138.0 MG, SODIUM CITRATE 57.03 MG, DIPHENHYDRAMINE 14.03 MG, MENTHOL 1.14 MG
TUSSBERRY-N SYPINR 51.42 for 100 ML SYRUPDIPHENHYDRAMINE , SODIUM CITRATE , AMMONIUM CHLORIDE
UNIRIL SYPINR 100 for 100 ML SYRUPAMMONIUM CHLORIDE 138.0 MG, SODIUM CITRATE 57.03 MG, DIPHENHYDRAMINE 14.08 MG, MENTHOL 1.0 MG
VENTORDIL EXPINR 42 for 100ML SYRUPAMMONIUM CHLORIDE 100 MG, SODIUM CITRATE 40 MG, DIPHENHYDRAMINE 12 MG, MENTHOL 0.8 MG