VISCODYNE SYRUP

VISCODYNE SYRUP


WOCKHARDT
1 BOTTLE (100 ML)
*This medicine require prescription*
Salts
Salts
Uses

Ambroxol is used to treat certain diseases of the respiratory tract and to relieve cough associated with thickened mucous


Mechanism of Action

It breaks down acid mucopolysaccharide fibers in the sputum


Dosage
Adult- The recommended dose is 30-120 mg/day in 2-3 divided doses

Side Effects
Loose motions Nausea Heartburn Breathing problems fever Burning sensation and pain while passing urine Itching Skin rashes Difficulty in passing stool excessive salivation

Warnings/Precautions
Avoid taking drugs that suppress cough (antitussives) if you are taking ambroxol Severe liver or kidney problems. You may need dose reduction or extension of dosing interval
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Levocetirizine is used to treat symptoms of allergic conditions such as allergic fever (hay fever), year-round allergies like dust or pet allergies and chronic nettle rash.


Mechanism of Action
Levocetirizine belongs to a group of medications c

Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration.Adult: 5 mg once daily in the evening.Children:6-12 years: 2.5 mg once daily.6 months to 5 years: 1.25 mg once daily.

Side Effects
Common: dizziness, headache, sore throat, infection of nose, throat, or chest (in children), dry mouth, feeling sick, tiredness, abdominal pain, sleepiness.Uncommon: sensation of tingling or numbness of the skin (paraesthesia), rash, itching, weakness, feeling of discomfort, agitation, diarrhea.

Warnings/Precautions
It is best to take the drug at bedtime as it can make you drowzyDo not take levocetirizine if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to levocetirizineTake special care with levocetirizine and follow the advice of your doctor:if you suffer from epilepsy or are in any risk of having fits.if you suffer from kidney failure, because you may require a lower dosage.Tell your doctor if you are taking drugs like antidepressants; medications for anxiety, mental illness, or seizures; ritonavir; sedatives; sleeping pills; theophylline; and tranquilizers, as it may worsen the side effects.Consult your doctor before taking this drug if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding.Levocetrizine can cause drowsiness. Avoid engaging in hazardous occupations requiring complete mental alertness such as driving or operating machinery when taking.Do not take alcohol with cetirizine, as it may worsen the side effects.
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Phenylephrineis used to treat nasal and sinus congestion, or congestion of the tubes that drain fluid from your inner ears, called the eustachian tube Phenylephrine is a decongestant and is used to relieve blocked nose caused by common cold or in seasonal nasal allergies (hay fever)


Mechanism of Action
  • Phenylephrine is a sympathomimetic with mainly direct effects on alpha-adrenergic receptors and weak beta-adrenergic activity
  • It causes vasoconstriction of the arterioles of the nasal mucosa and conjunctiva; activates the dilator muscle of the pupil to cause contraction; produces vasoconstriction of arterioles in the body and produces systemic arterial vasoconstriction

Dosage
Oral -Nasal congestion - Adult:As hydrochloride: 10 mg every 4 hour, max 60 mg daily; or 12 mg up to 4 times daily Child:2-6 yr: As tannate salt: 1.87-3.75 mg every 12 hour. 6-12 yr: As hydrochloride salt: 10 mg every 4 hour; as tannate salt: 3.75-7.5 mg every 12 hour. >12 yr: As hydrochloride salt: 10-20 mg every 4 hour; as tannate salt: 7.5-15 mg every 12 hour Nasal -Nasal congestion - Adult:0.25 to 1% solution: Instill as nasal drops or a spray into each nostril every 4 hour as needed Child:2-6 yr: 0.125% or 0.16% solution: 2-3 drops into each nostril every 4 hour as needed; 6-12 yr: 0.25% solution: 2-3 drops, or 1-2 sprays, into each nostril every 4 hour as needed

Side Effects
Restlessness Difficulty in passing urine Swelling of the face Bradycardia Difficulty in breathing

Warnings/Precautions
Oral phenylephrine should be taken with food Phenylephrine can make you restless, so don't take it too close to bedtime Do not use this medicine without doctor's advice if you are pregnant or breast feeding Smoking may worsen the effect; therefore use of tobacco should be avoided
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