Amydramine Expectorant Syrup contains Ammonium Chloride, Diphenhydramine Hcl, Menthol and Sodium Citrate as active ingredients.

Amydramine Expectorant Syrup works by increasing the excretion of extracellular electrolytes and water out of the body; suppressing the the histamine-1 receptor sites on effector cells; temporarily relieving minor pain; regulating the intake of sodium and potassium;

Detailed information related to Amydramine Expectorant Syrup's uses, composition, dosage, side effects and reviews is listed below.

Uses

Amydramine Expectorant Syrup is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:

• Cough relief
• Back pain
• Acidity
• Gastric problems
• Motion sickness
• Cramping
• Vomiting
• Pain in tendons
• Patients with metabolic alkalosis
• Patients with hypochloremic states
• Nausea
• Insect bite
• Hypersensitivity reactions
• Pain in arthritis
• Pain in shoulder joint
• Pain in muscle strains or sprains
• Bruising
• Kidney stones
• Amydramine Expectorant Syrup may also be used for purposes not listed here.

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Side-effects

The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur from all constituting ingredients of Amydramine Expectorant Syrup. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.

• Drowsiness
• Abdominal pain
• Breathing problems
• Vertigo
• Injection site reactions
• Rash
• Fever
• Irregular breathing
• Bradycardia
• Progressive drowsiness
• Mental confusion
• Twitching
• Convulsions
• Coma
• Flushing
• Tachycardia
• Blurred vision
• Delirium
• Toxic psychosis
• Urinary retention
• Respiratory depression
• Urticaria
• Drug rash
• Photosensitivity
• Hemolytic anemia
• Hypotension
• Epigastric distress
• Anaphylactic shock
• Tightness of the chest
• Wheezing
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Ataxia
• Contact dermatitis
• Condition of involuntary eye movement
• Sleep disorder
• Irregularities in heart rhythm
• Skin rash
• Stomach upset
• Acute toxicity
• Amydramine Expectorant Syrup may also cause side-effects not listed here.

If you notice other side-effects not listed above, contact your doctor for medical advice. You may also report side-effects to your local food and drug administration authority.

Precautions

Before using Amydramine Expectorant Syrup, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.

• Consult a doctor if you have cardiac failure, hypertension, impaired renal function or peripheral and pulmonary edema
• Crystals can be dissolved by placing container in warm water bath
• Ensure the medication has not crystallized before administration
• Inform your doctor if you have previous kidney or liver failure
• Patients with high CO2 and buffer base
• Possible ammonia toxicity
• Pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding
• Slow infusion only
• Taking prescription or nonprescription medicine
• This medication should be administered slowly to prevent injection reactions

Interactions with Amydramine Expectorant Syrup

If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Amydramine Expectorant Syrup may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Amydramine Expectorant Syrup may interact with the following drugs and products:

• Alcohol
• Alginic acid
• Aluminum hydroxide
• Anisindione
• Apomorphine
• Aspirin
• Calcium carbonate
• Dicumarol
• Maprotiline
• Methadone

When not to use Amydramine Expectorant Syrup

Hypersensitivity to Amydramine Expectorant Syrup is a contraindication. In addition, Amydramine Expectorant Syrup should not be used if you have the following conditions:

• Acute dehydration
• Anuria
• Azotemia
• Heat cramps
• Hyperkalemia
• Hypersensitivity
• Impaired renal function with oliguria
• Metabolic alkalosis with loss of sodium bicarbonate
• Seizures
• Severe liver impairment

Composition and Active Ingredients

Amydramine Expectorant Syrup is composed of the following active ingredients (salts)

• Ammonium Chloride
• Diphenhydramine Hcl
• Menthol
• Sodium Citrate

Please note that this medicine may be available in various strengths for each active ingredient listed above.

Packages and Strengths

Amydramine Expectorant Syrup is available in the following packages and strengths

Amydramine Expectorant Syrup - Packages: 120ml Bottle, 120ml Glass Bottle, 5ml Sachet x 20 (2s x 10)

Frequently asked Questions

• Is Amydramine Expectorant Syrup safe to use when pregnant?
  • Ammonium Chloride: Please consult with your doctor for case-specific recommendations.
  • Diphenhydramine Hcl: Please consult with your doctor for case-specific recommendations.
  • Menthol: Please consult with your doctor for case-specific recommendations.
  • Sodium Citrate: Please consult with your doctor for case-specific recommendations.
• Is Amydramine Expectorant Syrup safe while breastfeeding?
  • Ammonium Chloride: Please discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
  • Diphenhydramine Hcl: Please discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
  • Menthol: Please discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
  • Sodium Citrate: Please discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
• Can Amydramine Expectorant Syrup be used for cough relief and back pain?
• Yes, cough relief and back pain are among the most common reported uses for Amydramine Expectorant Syrup. Please do not use Amydramine Expectorant Syrup for cough relief and back pain without consulting first with your doctor. Click here and view survey results to find out what other patients report as common uses for Amydramine Expectorant Syrup.
• How long do I need to use Amydramine Expectorant Syrup before I see improvement of my conditions?
• TabletWise.com website users have reported 1 week and same day as the most common time it takes before they saw improvements in their conditions. These times may not be reflective of what you may experience or how you should use this medicine. Please consult with your doctor to check how long do you need to use Amydramine Expectorant Syrup. Click here and view survey results to find out what other patients report as time for effectiveness for Amydramine Expectorant Syrup.
• At what frequency do I need to use Amydramine Expectorant Syrup?
• TabletWise.com website users have reported once a day and thrice a day as the most common frequency of using Amydramine Expectorant Syrup. Please follow your doctor's advice on how often you need to Amydramine Expectorant Syrup. Click here and view survey results to find out what other patients report as frequency of using Amydramine Expectorant Syrup.
• Should I use Amydramine Expectorant Syrup empty stomach, before food or after food?
• TabletWise.com website users have most commonly reported using Amydramine Expectorant Syrup after food. However, this may not be reflective of how you should use this medicine. Please follow your doctor's advice on how you should use this medicine. Click here and view survey results to find out what other patients report as timing of using Amydramine Expectorant Syrup.
• Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when using this product?
• If you experience drowsiness, dizziness, hypotension or a headache as side-effects when using Amydramine Expectorant Syrup medicine then it may not be safe to drive a vehicle or operate heavy machinery. One should not drive a vehicle if using the medicine makes you drowsy, dizzy or lowers your blood-pressure extensively. Pharmacists also advise patients not to drink alcohol with medicines as alcohol intensifies drowsiness side-effects. Please check for these effects on your body when using Amydramine Expectorant Syrup. Always consult with your doctor for recommendations specific to your body and health conditions.
• Is this medicine or product addictive or habit forming?
• Most medicines don't come with a potential for addiction or abuse. Usually, government's categorizes medicines that can be addictive as controlled substances. Examples include schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US. Please consult the product package to make sure that the medicine does not belong to such special categorizations of medicines. Lastly, do not self-medicate and increase your body's dependence to medicines without the advice of a doctor.
• Can i stop using this product immediately or do I have to slowly ween off the use?
• Some medicines need to be tapered or cannot be stopped immediately because of rebound effects. Please consult with your doctor for recommendations specific to your body, health and other medications that you may be using.

Other important Information on Amydramine Expectorant Syrup

Missing a dose

In case you miss a dose, use it as soon as you notice. If it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your dosing schedule. Do not use extra dose to make up for a missed dose. If you are regularly missing doses, consider setting an alarm or asking a family member to remind you. Please consult your doctor to discuss changes in your dosing schedule or a new schedule to make up for missed doses, if you have missed too many doses recently.

Overdosage of Amydramine Expectorant Syrup

• Do not use more than prescribed dose. Taking more medication will not improve your symptoms; rather they may cause poisoning or serious side-effects. If you suspect that you or anyone else who may have overdosed of Amydramine Expectorant Syrup, please go to the emergency department of the closest hospital or nursing home. Bring a medicine box, container, or label with you to help doctors with necessary information.
• Do not give your medicines to other people even if you know that they have the same condition or it seems that they may have similar conditions. This may lead to overdosage.
• Please consult your physician or pharmacist or product package for more information.

Storage of Amydramine Expectorant Syrup

• Store medicines at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze medicines unless required by package insert. Keep medicines away from children and pets.
• Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into drainage unless instructed to do so. Medication discarded in this manner may contaminate the environment. Please consult your pharmacist or doctor for more details on how to safely discard Amydramine Expectorant Syrup.

Expired Amydramine Expectorant Syrup

• Taking a single dose of expired Amydramine Expectorant Syrup is unlikely to produce an adverse event. However, please discuss with your primary health provider or pharmacist for proper advice or if you feel unwell or sick. Expired drug may become ineffective in treating your prescribed conditions. To be on the safe side, it is important not to use expired drug. If you have a chronic illness that requires taking medicine constantly such as heart condition, seizures, and life-threatening allergies, you are much safer keeping in touch with your primary health care provider so that you can have a fresh supply of unexpired medications.

Dosage Information

Please consult your physician or pharmacist or refer to product package.