Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for ZEET 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
- 12 Available Alternatives for ZEET SYR
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Overview
ZEET SYR is a Schedule H drug.ZEET SYR is composed of: AMMONIUM CHLORIDE (100 MG), GUAIFENESIN (50 MG), DIPHENHYDRAMINE (8 MG), BROMHEXINE (4 MG)
Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth.Guaifenesin is used to reduce chest congestion caused by the common cold, infections, or allergies.It promotes lower respiratory tract drainage by thinning the mucus in the air passages to make it easier to cough up the mucus and clear the airways.
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
GUAIFENESIN is generally used to treat: Bronchitis, Laryngitis, Pharyngitis, Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Whooping CoughGUAIFENESIN can address symptoms like: Shortness Of Breath, Difficulty Breathing, Wheezing, Cough, Chest Pain, Chest Discomfort, Fever, Head Headache, Fatigue (tiredness), Rapid Heart Rate (pulse)
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: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 2yrs
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?
ZEET SYR is generally taken With Food.Precautions for ZEET SYR and its Constituents
- You should not use guaifenesin if you are allergic to guaifenesin.
- Use guaifenesin exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.
- Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
- Take guaifenesin with food if it upsets your stomach.Measure the liquid form of guaifenesin with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon.
- Do not crush, chew, break, or open a controlled-release, delayed-release, or extended-release tablet or capsule. Swallow it whole. Breaking or opening the pill may cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.
- Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
- This medication may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.
- The liquid forms and powder packets of this medication may contain aspartame. If you have phenylketonuria or any other condition that requires you to restrict your intake of aspartame (or phenylalanine), consult your doctor or pharmacist about using this product safely.
- Use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle; discard after 4 weeks of opening even if not used
Caution should be exercised in patients with
Symptoms of Overdosage
DIPHENHYDRAMINE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing, Drowsiness, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Eyes Enlarged (dilated) Pupils, Restless Or Irritability, HallucinationsCommon Side-Effects
GUAIFENESIN : Diarrhoea, Skin Rash, Hives, Dizziness, Head Headache, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Upset StomachDIPHENHYDRAMINE : Dizziness, Drowsiness, Loss Of Coordination, Nausea, Vomit, Constipation, Head Headache, Nervousness, Weakness (generalized)
Serious Side-Effects
GUAIFENESIN : Breathlessness, Difficulty BreathingRare Side-Effects
DIPHENHYDRAMINE : Skin Rash, Body Itching, Face SwellingTechnical Classification
GUAIFENESIN is categorized as: EXPECTORANTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTSDIPHENHYDRAMINE 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 Daily (1-0-1) | 79% |
3 Times Daily | 7% |
SOS | 7% |
What was the Dosage Advised?
2tsf | 71% |
10ML | 12% |
1tsp | 6% |
2tsp | 6% |
How long was it prescribed?
5 Days | 49% |
3 Days | 48% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
Below 5yrs | 1% |
5 to 12yrs | 1% |
12 to 18yrs | 12% |
18 to 35yrs | 40% |
35 to 50yrs | 32% |
50 to 60yrs | 4% |
60 to 70yrs | 6% |
70yrs and above | 5% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
Females | 47% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
General Practitioner | 81% |
Internist | 10% |
Gynaecologist And Obstetrician | 5% |
Cardiologist | 2% |
None | 1% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
WIKORYL TAB | 24% |
DOLO TAB 650MG | 17% |
PAN 20MG TAB | 15% |
SINAREST VAPO CAP | 11% |
MONTAIR-LC TAB | 11% |
AZEE 500MG TAB | 10% |
Available Alternatives for ZEET SYR
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
TOREX SF SYP | INR 81 for 100 ML SYRUP | AMMONIUM CHLORIDE 100.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, DIPHENHYDRAMINE 8.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG |
ZEET SYR | INR 70.75 for 100 ML SYRUP | AMMONIUM CHLORIDE 100 MG, GUAIFENESIN 50 MG, DIPHENHYDRAMINE 8 MG, BROMHEXINE 4 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
ASCODEX PLUS SYP | INR 43.52 for 100 ML SYRUP | AMMONIUM CHLORIDE 100.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, DIPHENHYDRAMINE 8.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, MENTHOL 1.0 MG |
PRODYL SYP | INR 49.9 for 100 ML EXPECTORANT | AMMONIUM CHLORIDE 100.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, DIPHENHYDRAMINE 8.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, MENTHOL 1.0 MG |
ZEECOF SYP | INR 36 for 100 ML EXPECTORANT | AMMONIUM CHLORIDE 100.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, DIPHENHYDRAMINE 8.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, MENTHOL 1.0 MG |
ZEET SYP | INR 70.75 for 100 ML EXPECTORANT | AMMONIUM CHLORIDE 20 MG/ML, GUAIFENESIN 10 MG/ML, DIPHENHYDRAMINE 1.6 MG/ML, BROMHEXINE 0.8 MG/ML, MENTHOL 0.2 MG/ML |