Viscodril Cough Syrup
Viscodril Expectorant Cough Syrup of 5ml contains mainly two contents in it along with several other useful medications. It contains Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride BP 14mg and Ammonium Chloride BP 138mg. Furthermore, Viscodril Syrup also contains other useful ingredients like Sodium Citrate and Menthol. Meanwhile, Dipheynyhdramine together with Ammonium Chloride and Menthol in Viscodril exhibit antitussive, antihistaminic and anticholinergic actions. Most importantly, it helps to relieves cough and all its accompanying symptoms.
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Viscodril Cough Syrup Uses And Indications
Viscodril Cough Syrup Use for the control of cough due to colds and allergy. On the other hand, Viscodril reduces nasal congestion and other congestive symptoms that frequently accompany cough.
Viscodril Contraindications
This medication is contraindicated in patients known hypersensitivity to any of the Viscodril Syrup Contents. It also contraindicated in acute asthma attacks, patients receiving MAO inhibitors or CNS Depressants, Head injuries, and raised intracranial pressure and in patients with impaired hepatic or renal function. Moreover, the safety of Viscodril Expectorant in pregnancy and lactation has not been yet established.
Meanwhile, the use of the syrup may lead to drowsiness and impaired concentration which may be aggravated by the simultaneous intake of alcohol or other central nervous system depressant agents. Patients should be warned not to drive a motor vehicle, operate dangerous machinery or climb dangerous heights as impaired decision making could lead to accidents.
Viscodril Dosage
Generally, your doctor or pharmacist will decide the exact Viscodril Syrup Dose for adults or children according to the severity of the condition. However, a normal dose of Viscodril Expectorant Cough Syrup is as under
- Adults: 5 to 10 ML Viscodril 4 times in a day
- Child (6 to 12 years): 5 ml Viscodril 4 times in a day
Viscodril Expectorant Side Effects
Firstly, the most common Viscodril Side Effect is sedation which can vary from slight drowsiness to deep sleep. And it may includes lassitude and dizziness. Other Viscodril Side Effects may include
- Gastro-Intestinal disturbances
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Anorexia
- Increased Appetite
- Epigastric Pain
On the other hand, Viscodril normally has anticholinergic properties and should be used with care in conditions such as glaucoma, urinary retention, and prostatic hypertrophy.
Viscodril Storage Instructions
Firstly, you must always remember to keep all of your medications out of the reach of your small kids at home to keep their life secure from any threads. On the other hand, you must store the viscodril below 30 C temperature and protect it from direct sunlight and heat. Lastly, you must read the packing for the expiry date of the syrup, and if its expired you must not use it.
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Viscodril Expectorant Cough Syrup 60MG 100ML