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Benadryl Cough Formula Syrup

Manufactured byJohnson & Johnson
ContainsDiphenhydramine (14.08 mg) + Ammonium Chloride (0.138 gram) + Sodium Citrate (57.03 mg)
Description
Benadryl Cough Formula Syrup is a combination of Diphenhydramine, Ammonium Chloride, and Sodium Citrate. It is used to treat cough and symptoms of common cold such as sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, sore throat, etc. Benadryl Cough Formula Syrup may cause some common side effects such as drowsiness, upset stomach, dryness of your eyes/mouth/nose/throat, dizziness, blurred vision, etc. Consult your doctor if these symptoms stay for a long time or if they become severe. Benadryl Cough Formula Syrup should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Take this medicine at the same time every day to maintain a constant level of this medicine in your body. Benadryl Cough Formula Syrup is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Benadryl Cough Formula Syrup

  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Dryness of mouth/nose/throat
  • Constipation
  • Stomach upset
  • Dry eyes
  • Blurred vision

Uses of Benadryl Cough Formula Syrup

What is it prescribed for?

  • Productive cough
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time required by Benadryl Cough Formula Syrup to show its action is not clinically known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The duration for which Benadryl Cough Formula Syrup remains active in your body is not clinically known
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Benadryl Cough Formula Syrup due to the increased risk of side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, etc.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendency has been reported with Benadryl Cough Formula Syrup.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Due to the lack of sufficient safety data in pregnant women, the risk to the developing foetus is not known. If you are pregnant, use Benadryl Cough Formula Syrup only if prescribed by your doctor.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    It is not known if Benadryl Cough Formula Syrup passes into breastmilk. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor.

Allergy

Avoid taking Benadryl Cough Formula Syrup if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any worsening of your allergic symptoms such as skin rash, redness and/or itching, sneezing, breathing difficulty, etc after taking this medicine.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Due to the lack of sufficient safety data in pregnant women, the risk to the developing foetus is not known. If you are pregnant, use Benadryl Cough Formula Syrup only if prescribed by your doctor.

Breast-feeding

It is not known if Benadryl Cough Formula Syrup passes into breastmilk. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor.
General warnings

Driving or operating machines

Benadryl Cough Formula Syrup may cause dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision. If you experience such symptoms, avoid driving or operating machines.

Other medicines

Benadryl Cough Formula Syrup may interact with other medicines and increase the risk of side effects. Inform your doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs or supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

Try not to skip a dose of Benadryl Cough Formula Syrup. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed one. Do not double the dose to compensate for a missed one.

Overdose

Do not take excess dose than prescribed by your doctor. Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect an overdose with Benadryl Cough Formula Syrup.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Benadryl Cough Formula Syrup due to the increased risk of side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, etc.
Interaction with Medicine

Escitalopram

Alprazolam

Carbamazepine

Zolpidem

Pregabalin

Gabapentin

Tramadol

Fluoxetine

Clonazepam

Disease interactions

Kidney Disease

Benadryl Cough Formula Syrup is eliminated by kidneys and should be used with caution if you have pre-existing kidney problems due to the increased risk of side effects, resulting from the accumulation of this medicine in your body. Your kidney function will be closely monitored and the dose may be adjusted based on your clinical condition.

Liver Disease

Benadryl Cough Formula Syrup should be used with caution if you have a pre-existing liver problem as it may increase the risk of side effects. Hence, inform your doctor before starting therapy with this medication.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Benadryl Cough Formula Syrup with or without food. Do not take more or less than the prescribed dose. Avoid the discontinuation of Benadryl Cough Formula Syrup without consulting your doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Benadryl Cough Formula Syrup, as it may cause severe drowsiness and dizziness. Do not drive or operate machines after taking Benadryl Cough Formula Syrup, as it may reduce your alertness. Consult your doctor if the symptoms do not improve within 7 days.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Causes sleepiness

How it works
Benadryl Cough Formula Syrup is a combination of Diphenhydramine, Ammonium Chloride, and Sodium Citrate. Diphenhydramine works by blocking the action of histamine, a chemical substance in your body responsible for allergic symptoms. Thus, it provides relief from allergies. Ammonium Chloride is an expectorant (a medicine used to clear throat congestion). It works by reducing the stickiness of phlegm (mucus) and helps in its removal through cough. Sodium Citrate acts as a mucolytic. It works by reducing mucus thickness, improving its clearance, and making it easier to cough out.
Legal Status

Unknown

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Classification

Category

Antihistamines, Expectorants, Mucolytics

Schedule

Schedule H

Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Sodium citrate. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 24 September 2021].

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Sodium-citrate>

Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Ammonium chloride. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 30 September 2021].

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Ammonium-chloride>

Drugs, H., 2021. Diphenhydramine: MedlinePlus Drug Information. [online] Medlineplus.gov. Available at: < [Accessed 30 September 2021].

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Information on this page was last updated on 19 Oct 2021

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