Benadryl Cough Formula, Substitutes & Alternatives
Find medicines with the same composition as Benadryl Cough Formula (Diphenhydramine HCl 14.08 mg + Ammonium Chloride 138 mg + Sodium Citrate 57.03 mg per 5 ml syrup). Compare alternatives at different price points.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated September 2026
Delivery across India. Free above ₹999; ₹49 from ₹499, ₹99 below. Chennai express delivery is chargeable.
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Known Substitutes
The following medicines may be used as alternatives to Benadryl Cough Formula (same or similar composition):
- Corex-D Syrup
- Ascoril-D Plus Syrup
- Chericof-D Syrup
- Tixylix D Syrup
- Rexcof-D Syrup
Important: Never switch medicines without consulting your doctor or pharmacist. Even medicines with the same composition may have different inactive ingredients that affect how they work for you.
Understanding the Composition
Benadryl Cough Formula contains Diphenhydramine HCl 14.08 mg + Ammonium Chloride 138 mg + Sodium Citrate 57.03 mg per 5 ml syrup. Substitute medicines with the same active ingredient work by the same mechanism and treat the same conditions.
Price differences between brands are common and do not indicate a difference in quality or effectiveness. All medicines sold in India must meet the standards set by CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation).
Benadryl Cough Formula: At a Glance
- Composition
- Diphenhydramine HCl 14.08 mg + Ammonium Chloride 138 mg + Sodium Citrate 57.03 mg per 5 ml syrup
- Price
- ₹76
- Prescription
- Not required (OTC)
- Manufacturer
- JOHNSON & JOHNSON LIMITED
- Known substitutes
- 5
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