Alkemdryl Syrup
Alkemdryl Syrup is a combination medicine used to treat cough. It thins the mucus in the nose and windpipe, making it easier to cough out. This medicine also relieves allergic symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, throat irritation.
Alkemdryl Syrup
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About This Medicine
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Alkemdryl Syrup is a combination medicine used to treat cough. It thins the mucus in the nose and windpipe, making it easier to cough out. This medicine also relieves allergic symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, throat irritation.
Alkemdryl Syrup is a combination medicine used to treat cough. It thins the mucus in the nose and windpipe, making it easier to cough out. This medicine also relieves allergic symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, throat irritation.
Alkemdryl Syrup is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are stomach pain, allergic reaction, thickened respiratory tract secretions, and coordination impaired. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make sleepiness worse.
Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
03Uses
Cough
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Alkemdryl Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Alkemdryl Syrup is a combination of four medicines: Ammonium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Diphenhydramine and Menthol which relieve cough.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Alkemdryl Syrup?
A: If you miss a dose of Alkemdryl Syrup, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Cough
Alkemdryl Syrup gives relief from cough by loosening thick mucus and making it easier to cough it out. It also makes it easier for air to move in and out of your airways. This reduces the frequency of coughing and makes you feel better. Alkemdryl Syrup also relieves allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Along with medications, drink enough lukewarm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.
08Side Effects
Stomach pain/epigastric pain
Allergic reaction
Sleepiness
Dizziness
Thickened respiratory tract secretions
Impaired coordination
09Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Alkemdryl Syrup.
Pregnancy:UNSAFE
Alkemdryl Syrup is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor’s advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Alkemdryl Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:UNSAFE
Alkemdryl Syrup may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:UNSAFE
Alkemdryl Syrup is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Alkemdryl Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Alkemdryl Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Alkemdryl Syrup is prescribed to get relief from cough.
Drink warm water to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended. Use a proper measuring cup or spoon to measure the dosage.
In general, most coughs do not last more than 2 weeks. If your cough does last longer than this then, it’s better to see your doctor.
Inform your docotor if you have or have ever had a breathing problem such as asthma, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis.
References
Sources and references
ScienceDirect. Ammonium chloride. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
ScienceDirect. Sodium citrate. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
ScienceDirect. Menthol. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
ScienceDirect. Ammonium chloride. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
