Introduction About BIOCHEMDRYL SYRUP

BIOCHEMDRYL SYRUP is a combination of Ammonium Chloride, Diphenhydramine, Menthol, and Sodium Citrate which belongs to the group of medicines called Cough and Cold preparations. It is used to relieve allergy indications such as colds, hay fever, sneezing, coughing, itching, watery red eyes, runny and blocked nose.

BIOCHEMDRYL SYRUP is not recommended for use in patients with porphyria, persistent chronic cough (cough occurs with smoking, asthma, emphysema, or when the cough is accompanied by excessive secretions), epilepsy, glaucoma, and difficult urination. BIOCHEMDRYL SYRUP should be used with caution in patients with lung, heart, or liver diseases.

BIOCHEMDRYL SYRUP is not recommended for use among women who are pregnant and breastfeeding unless considered clearly necessary. Contact your doctor before taking. BIOCHEMDRYL SYRUP is not recommended for use in new born or premature infants and in children under 6 years of age. Contact your doctor before taking.

BIOCHEMDRYL SYRUP should be used with caution in elderly patients aged 65 years or above. Contact your doctor before taking. The most common side effects of taking BIOCHEMDRYL SYRUP are slight dry mouth, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, and gastrointestinal discomfort. Contact your physician in case of worsening of the above symptoms.

Uses Of BIOCHEMDRYL SYRUP

It is used to relieve allergy symptoms such as:

• cold
• hay fever
• sneezing
• coughing
• itching
• watery red eyes
• runny or blocked nose

How BIOCHEMDRYL SYRUP Works

BIOCHEMDRYL SYRUP helps to manage cough, where Ammonium chloride is an expectorant that works by decreasing the stickiness of airway secretions and helps in their removal from the airways. Diphenhydramine is an antihistaminic that relieves allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, and a runny nose. Menthol is a demulcent and soothing agent that helps to give the sensation of breathing easier and reduces cough by acting on the cold receptors present in the nose and throat. Sodium Citrate belongs to Mucolytic, thins and loosens phlegm in the nose, trachea and lungs helps to make coughing easier.

How to use BIOCHEMDRYL SYRUP

Take BIOCHEMDRYL SYRUP as advised by your physician. Shake well before use. Your physician will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight, and disease condition.

Side Effects Of BIOCHEMDRYL SYRUP

How To Manage Side Effects

Dizziness Or Drowsiness

Try to rest and relax. Get enough sleep. Avoid operating any machines or driving while you are feeling dizzy. Do not consume alcohol, as it increases dizziness. Contact your doctor if dizziness or drowsiness did not improve.

Nausea And Vomiting

Take this medicine with, or just after food. Eat simple meals and avoid oily or spicy foods. Contact your doctor if the nausea or vomiting did not improve.

Warning & Precautions

Pregnancy

Monitoring required

BIOCHEMDRYL SYRUP is not recommended for use in pregnancy unless considered clearly necessary. Contact your doctor before taking.

Breastfeeding

Use with Caution

BIOCHEMDRYL SYRUP should be used with caution in breastfeeding women as it is not known whether it may pass through breast milk. Contact your doctor before taking.

Driving and Using Machines

Use with Caution

Do not drive or operate machines if you feel drowsiness after taking BIOCHEMDRYL SYRUP.

Alcohol

Contraindicated

Avoid alcohol consumption while taking BIOCHEMDRYL SYRUP as it may lead to unwanted effects.

Liver

Use with Caution

BIOCHEMDRYL SYRUP should be used with caution in patients with liver dysfunction. Contact your doctor before taking.

Allergy

Contraindicated

Do not use BIOCHEMDRYL SYRUP if you are allergic to Ammonium Chloride, Diphenhydramine, Menthol, Sodium Citrate, or any other ingredients of the medicine.

Lungs

Use with Caution

BIOCHEMDRYL SYRUP should be used with caution in patients with lung diseases. Contact your doctor before taking.

Heart Disease

Use with Caution

BIOCHEMDRYL SYRUP should be used with caution in patients with heart rhythm problems. Contact your doctor before taking.

Use In Pediatrics

Consult your doctor

BIOCHEMDRYL SYRUP is not recommended to use in new born and premature infants and in children below 6 years of age and it should be used with caution in children above 6 years of age. Contact your doctor before taking.

Use In Geriatrics

Use with Caution

BIOCHEMDRYL SYRUP should be used with caution in elderly patients aged 65 years or above. Contact your doctor before taking.

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking BIOCHEMDRYL SYRUP, inform your physician if you are taking any of the following medicine:

• monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors Ex. estazolam, zolpidem (medicines used as sedatives and hypnotics)
• diazepam, alprazolam (medicines used as tranquilizers)
• ephedrine (medicine used to manage nasal congestion, diabetic swelling, and other conditions)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of BIOCHEMDRYL SYRUP, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.

Synopsis

More Information

• Keep BIOCHEMDRYL SYRUP out of the sight and reach of children
• Store BIOCHEMDRYL SYRUP below 25°C

FAQs About BIOCHEMDRYL SYRUP

Q: For what conditions BIOCHEMDRYL SYRUP is used?

A: BIOCHEMDRYL SYRUP used to relieve allergy symptoms such as colds, hay fever, sneezing, coughing, itching, watery red eyes, and runny or blocked nose.

Q: Can I use BIOCHEMDRYL SYRUP in children?

A: BIOCHEMDRYL SYRUP is not recommended to use in new born and premature infants and in children below 6 years of age and it should be used with caution in children above 6 years of age. Contact your doctor before taking.

Q: Does BIOCHEMDRYL SYRUP cause dizziness?

A: Yes. BIOCHEMDRYL SYRUP may cause dizziness. Avoid operating any machines or driving while you are feeling dizzy. Do not consume alcohol, as it increases dizziness. Contact your doctor if the dizziness did not improve.

Q: Is it safe to use BIOCHEMDRYL SYRUP in pregnant and breastfeeding women?

A; BIOCHEMDRYL SYRUP is not recommended for use among women who are pregnant and breastfeeding unless considered clearly necessary. Contact your doctor before taking.

Q: When to seek medical emergency?

A: Stop taking BIOCHEMDRYL SYRUP and contact your physician immediately if you experience spontaneous bruising or bleeding (which may be signs of a blood disorder) and accidentally take too much of BIOCHEMDRYL SYRUP.

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Author Details

Written By Dr. Janet.C - Pharm.D

Reviewed By Dr. Sankara Babu Gorle - MBBS, MD(Pharmacology) View profile

Last updated on 15 Feb 2023 | 04:28 PM(IST)