Amydramine Expectorant Syrup 120Ml

AMYDRAMINE is for the symptomatic relief of common coughs (such as dry and/or tickly, or troublesome cough) associated with upper respiratory tract congestion.

This medicine contains the active ingredients diphenhydramine hydrochloride, ammonium chloride, and sodium citrate.

Diphenhydramine hydrochloride is an antihistamine that possesses antitussive, antihistaminic, and anticholinergic properties and suppresses the urge to cough. It also dries up secretions in the nose and chest. Experiments have shown that the antitussive effect is discrete from its sedative effect.

Ammonium chloride is an expectorant that helps loosen phlegm and catarrh.

Sodium citrate is a mucolytic, an agent which breaks down the phlegm.2. What you need to know before you use this product

You should not take this medicine in the following cases:

The person who will take the medicine is under 12 years of age. This medicine should not be used for the treatment of cough and cold symptoms in children below 12 years.

If you are sensitive to any of the ingredients (see section 6)

If you are taking or have taken monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI)                 (a treatment for depression) within the previous 14 days.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you:

Suffer from glaucoma.

Have difficulty urinating.

Have a cough with a lot of mucus.

Suffer from an enlarged prostate.

Have asthma.

Have any disorder of the liver.