Ammonium Chloride + Diphenhydramine + Menthol + Sodium Citrate
Introduction To Ammonium Chloride + Diphenhydramine + Menthol + Sodium Citrate
Ammonium Chloride + Diphenhydramine + Menthol + Sodium Citrate 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.
Ammonium Chloride + Diphenhydramine + Menthol + Sodium Citrate 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.
Uses of Ammonium Chloride + Diphenhydramine + Menthol + Sodium Citrate
- Cough
Benefits of Ammonium Chloride + Diphenhydramine + Menthol + Sodium Citrate
Cough
Ammonium Chloride + Diphenhydramine + Menthol + Sodium Citrate 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. Ammonium Chloride + Diphenhydramine + Menthol + Sodium Citrate 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.
Side effects of Ammonium Chloride + Diphenhydramine + Menthol + Sodium Citrate
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Sleacof D Plus
- Stomach pain/epigastric pain
- Allergic reaction
- Sleepiness
- Dizziness
- Thickened respiratory tract secretions
- Impaired coordination
How to use Ammonium Chloride + Diphenhydramine + Menthol + Sodium Citrate
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. Ammonium Chloride + Diphenhydramine + Menthol + Sodium Citrate may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Ammonium Chloride + Diphenhydramine + Menthol + Sodium Citrate works
Ammonium Chloride + Diphenhydramine + Menthol + Sodium Citrate is a combination of four medicines: Ammonium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Diphenhydramine and Menthol which relieve cough. Ammonium chloride is an expectorant which works by decreasing the stickiness of airway secretions and helps in their removal from the airways. Sodium citrate is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Diphenhydramine is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Menthol is an organic compound which produces a sensation of coolness and relieves minor throat irritation.
Quick tips
- Ammonium Chloride + Diphenhydramine + Menthol + Sodium Citrate 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.
Safety Advice
PregnancyUNSAFE
Can I take Ammonium Chloride + Diphenhydramine + Menthol + Sodium Citrate if I’m pregnant?
Ammonium Chloride + Diphenhydramine + Menthol + Sodium Citrate 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.
BreastfeedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Can I take Ammonium Chloride + Diphenhydramine + Menthol + Sodium Citrate if I’m breastfeeding?
Information regarding the use of Ammonium Chloride + Diphenhydramine + Menthol + Sodium Citrate during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
AlcoholUNSAFE
Is drinking alcohol while taking Ammonium Chloride + Diphenhydramine + Menthol + Sodium Citrate safe?
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ammonium Chloride + Diphenhydramine + Menthol + Sodium Citrate.
DrivingUNSAFE
Can I drive after taking Ammonium Chloride + Diphenhydramine + Menthol + Sodium Citrate?
Ammonium Chloride + Diphenhydramine + Menthol + Sodium Citrate may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
KidneyUNSAFE
Can I take Ammonium Chloride + Diphenhydramine + Menthol + Sodium Citrate if I have/had kidney diseases?
Ammonium Chloride + Diphenhydramine + Menthol + Sodium Citrate is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
LiverSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Can I take Ammonium Chloride + Diphenhydramine + Menthol + Sodium Citrate if I have/had liver diseases?
Ammonium Chloride + Diphenhydramine + Menthol + Sodium Citrate is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ammonium Chloride + Diphenhydramine + Menthol + Sodium Citrate may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
References
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ScienceDirect. Menthol. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
ScienceDirect. Ammonium chloride. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Written By:
Dr Advikka Ridhy
MBBS
RMO, Aster MIMS
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