VISCODYNE SYRUP

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

It breaks down acid mucopolysaccharide fibers in the sputum

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

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

• 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

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.

• 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.

• It is best to take the drug at bedtime as it can make you drowzy
• Do not take levocetirizine if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to levocetirizine
• Take 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.

• 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)

• 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

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

• Restlessness
• Difficulty in passing urine
• Swelling of the face
• Bradycardia
• Difficulty in breathing

• 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