Ammonium Chloride + Bromhexine + Dextromethorphan + Menthol

Dosage Forms Available

• Ammonium Chloride + Bromhexine + Dextromethorphan + Menthol is provided as a syrup, lozenges or oral solution for use via the oral route.

Age and Dose Restrictions

• This combination medicine is meant for adults and children above 6 years of age.

Contraindications

• The medicine is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to ammonium chloride, bromhexine, dextromethorphan, menthol or any of their excipients.

Other Medications to Avoid

• This combination may interact with several medications, including other cough suppressants (such as codeine), expectorants (like guaifenesin), and medications that affect the central nervous system (such as diazepam).

Overdose and Missed Dose

• An overdose of this medication may lead to symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal discomfort, and dizziness. If you observe these symptoms, inform your doctor and follow the advice accordingly.

• If you forget to take this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for a missed one.

Management of Side Effects

Most side effects are temporary and generally harmless and resolve when discontinuing this medicine. However, if you experience any severe side effects or worsening of any of the symptoms, please consult your doctor.

• Drinking plenty of water may help manage some side effects like dry mouth.

• Taking the medication with a meal can reduce gastrointestinal side effects like nausea or abdominal discomfort.

Use in Driving and Operating Machinery

• This medication may cause dizziness in some patients. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you feel dizzy after taking this medicine.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• This medicine should only be used if needed during pregnancy or lactation. Please consult your doctor before using this medicine in these conditions.

Caution in Other Conditions

• Caution is advised in patients with severe liver or kidney disease, and patients with persistent or chronic cough, asthma, emphysema, or smoker's cough.

Special Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations

• Maintain a balanced diet to support overall health and immunity.

• Regular hand hygiene practices can help prevent common colds and other infections that could worsen respiratory symptoms.