Overview

Mentex Syrup is used for Temporarily relief of cough caused by common cold, Flu, Or other conditions, Kidney stones, Cough, Back pain, Cold, Relief of runny nose, Sneezing, Itchy, Watery eyes, Itchy nose, Itchy throat due to hay fever or allergy, Acidity, Cough relief, Relief of runny nose and sneezing due to common cold, Allergies and other conditions. Mentex Syrup may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Mentex Syrup contains Ammonium Chloride, Dextromethorphan, Diphenhydramine, Menthol, Pseudoephedrine and Sodium Citrate as active ingredients.

Mentex Syrup works by blocking the action of histamine; decreasing activity in the part of the brain that causes coughing; causing narrowing of the blood vessels and reduces swelling in the nasal passages; increasing the excretion of extracellular electrolytes and water out of the body; regulating the intake of sodium and potassium; temporarily relieving minor pain;

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

Uses

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

• Temporarily relief of cough caused by common cold, flu, or other conditions
• Kidney stones
• Cough
• Back pain
• Cold
• Relief of runny nose, sneezing, itchy, watery eyes, itchy nose, itchy throat due to hay fever or allergy
• Acidity
• Cough relief
• Relief of runny nose and sneezing due to common cold
• Allergies
• High fever
• Sinus congestion and pressure
• Patients with metabolic alkalosis
• Patients with hypochloremic states
• Gastric problems
• Pain in arthritis
• Pain in shoulder joint
• Pain in tendons
• Pain in muscle strains or sprains
• Bruising
• Cramping
• Mentex Syrup may also be used for purposes not listed here.

Learn more: Uses

Side-effects

The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur from all constituting ingredients of Mentex 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.

• Confusion
• Drowsiness
• Condition of involuntary eye movement
• Dry mouth
• Urge to vomit
• Giddiness
• Dizziness
• Excitability in children
• Skin rashes
• Feeling drowsy
• Headache
• Breathing problems
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Fits
• Excited or confused
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Gastrointestinal disturbances
• Restlessness
• Nausea
• Unable to sleep
• Pounding or fluttering sensation in chest
• Irregular heartbeats that one can feel
• High blood pressure
• Anxiety
• Uncontrolled shaking
• Thumping
• Cardiac arrhythmias
• Occasionally urinary retention in males
• Increased heart rate
• Anginal pain
• Tremor
• Insomnia
• Irritability
• Reduced appetite
• Injection site reactions
• Rash
• Fever
• Irregular breathing
• Bradycardia
• Progressive drowsiness
• Mental confusion
• Twitching
• Convulsions
• Coma
• Skin rash
• Stomach upset
• Acute toxicity
• Ataxia
• Abdominal pain
• Contact dermatitis
• Sleep disorder
• Irregularities in heart rhythm
• Vertigo
• Mentex 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 Mentex 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.

• Asthma
• Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until you know how this medication affects you
• Avoid taking this drug too close to bedtime
• Chronic bronchitis
• Consult a doctor if you have cardiac failure, hypertension, impaired renal function or peripheral and pulmonary edema
• Cough with a large amount of phlegm
• Crystals can be dissolved by placing container in warm water bath
• Do not drive or operate machinery
• Do not use continuously or more than the recommended duration
• Do not use to make a child sleepy

Interactions with Mentex Syrup

If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Mentex 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. Mentex Syrup may interact with the following drugs and products:

• Alcohol
• Alginic acid
• Aluminum hydroxide
• Amiodarone
• Anisindione
• Aspirin
• Calcium carbonate
• Cardiac glycosides
• Cough and cold medicines
• Dicumarol

When not to use Mentex Syrup

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

• Acute dehydration
• Allergic reactions
• Anuria
• Azotemia
• Concomitant use with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor
• Concomitant use with other products containing diphenhydramine
• Heat cramps
• Hyperkalemia
• Hypersensitivity
• Hypertension

Composition and Active Ingredients

Mentex Syrup is composed of the following active ingredients (salts)

• Diphenhydramine
• Dextromethorphan
• Pseudoephedrine
• Ammonium Chloride
• Sodium Citrate
• Menthol

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

Packages and Strengths

Mentex Syrup is available in the following packages and strengths

Mentex Syrup - Packages: 125ml Bottle

Frequently asked Questions

• Is Mentex Syrup safe to use when pregnant?
  • Diphenhydramine: Please consult with your doctor for case-specific recommendations.
  • Dextromethorphan: Please consult with your doctor for case-specific recommendations.
  • Pseudoephedrine: No
  • Ammonium Chloride: Please consult with your doctor for case-specific recommendations.
  • Sodium Citrate: Please consult with your doctor for case-specific recommendations.
  • Menthol: Please consult with your doctor for case-specific recommendations.
• Is Mentex Syrup safe while breastfeeding?
  • Diphenhydramine: Please discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
  • Dextromethorphan: Please discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
  • Pseudoephedrine: Please discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
  • Ammonium Chloride: Please discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
  • Sodium Citrate: Please discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
  • Menthol: Please discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
• Can Mentex Syrup be used for temporarily relief of cough caused by common cold, flu, or other conditions and kidney stones?
• Yes, temporarily relief of cough caused by common cold, flu, or other conditions and kidney stones are among the most common reported uses for Mentex Syrup. Please do not use Mentex Syrup for temporarily relief of cough caused by common cold, flu, or other conditions and kidney stones without consulting first with your doctor. Click here and view survey results to find out what other patients report as common uses for Mentex Syrup.
• How long do I need to use Mentex Syrup before I see improvement of my conditions?
• TabletWise.com website users have reported within 2 hours and 1 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 Mentex Syrup. Click here and view survey results to find out what other patients report as time for effectiveness for Mentex Syrup.
• At what frequency do I need to use Mentex Syrup?
• TabletWise.com website users have reported once a day and thrice a day as the most common frequency of using Mentex Syrup. Please follow your doctor's advice on how often you need to Mentex Syrup. Click here and view survey results to find out what other patients report as frequency of using Mentex Syrup.
• Should I use Mentex Syrup empty stomach, before food or after food?
• TabletWise.com website users have most commonly reported using Mentex 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 Mentex 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 Mentex 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 Mentex 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 Mentex 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 Mentex 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 Mentex 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 Mentex 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 Mentex Syrup.

Expired Mentex Syrup

• Taking a single dose of expired Mentex 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.