Dramylin Syrup 120 ml

Description

Dramylin is taken to relieve symptoms of cough associated with upper chest infections. The syrup contains diphenhydramine hydrochloride which is an antihistamine that helps relieve coughing and dry secretions in the nose and chest and Ammonium chloride is an expectorant that helps loosen phlegm and catarrh. How to use For oral use only. Adults and children over 12 years: Take one or two 5 ml teaspoonful (5 ml to 10 ml) every two or three hours. Children from 6-12 years: Take one 5 ml teaspoonful every three or four hours. Not to be used on children for more than five days without the advice of a doctor. Medical attention should be sought if the child’s condition deteriorates during treatment. Do not give to children under 6 years. Do not take more than the stated dose. Warnings and precautions Do not take this medicine if If you are allergic to Diphenhydramine or any of the other ingredients If you are pregnant or breast-feeding. If you have liver or kidney problems. If you are taking medicines for depression such as Tranylcypromine, Phenelzine or Isocarboxazid or within 14 days of stopping taking these medicines. If any of these apply to you, get advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist If you are suffering from a chronic or persistent cough. If you have asthma, suffering from acute asthma attack or where a cough is accompanied by excessive secretions. If you are suffering from an enlarged prostate, urinary retention, angle closure (glaucoma), liver disease. Side Effects Dramylin syrup can have side-effects, like all medicines, although these don’t affect everyone. If you notice these or any other side effects, stop using the product and consult your doctor or pharmacist. Common side effects: Drowsiness (usually diminishes within a few days), excitation, headache, movement (coordination) disorder, urinary retention, dry mouth, blurred vision, stomach upset, thickened chest mucous. Rare side-effects: Low blood pressure, involuntary muscle spasm, dizziness, confusion, depression, sleep disturbances, tremor, fits, palpitation, irregular heartbeat, allergy reactions, blood disorders and liver dysfunction. Storage Information Store below 30° C, Protect from light. Use within 3 months after opening Drug Interactions Interaction with other medicines: There is an increased risk of side effects such as dry mouth, blurred vision or difficulty passing urine if this medicine is taken with: parkinsons medicines e.g. Procyclidine, Orphenadrine, Trihexiphenidyl; antipsychotics e.g. Chlorpromazine, Clozapine, Thioridazine; antispasmodics e.g. Atropine, Propantheline; tricyclic antidepressants e.g. Amitriptyline, Clomipramine. There is an increased risk of drowsiness if this medicine is taken with any of the following: alcohol, antipsychotics e.g. Chlorpromazine; barbiturates e.g. Phenobarbital; anxiety medicines e.g. Diazepam, Temazepam; sleeping tablets e.g. Zopiclone; strong painkillers e.g. Morphine, Codeine. Ingredients The active substances in each 5 ml are: Diphenhydramine HCl: 13.5 mg. Ammonium Chloride: 131.5 mg