Benadryl Dr Syrup

Composition of Benadryl Dr Syrup

Benadryl Dr Syrup contains Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (15mg/5ml). It belongs to the Expectorant / mucolytic / bronchodilator class of medicines.

Uses of Benadryl Dr Syrup

Dry cough

Key benefits

• In Dry cough A dry cough
• also known as non-productive cough
• is a cough where no phlegm or mucus is produced. This is irritating
• usually associated with a tickly throat and may be caused due to cold
• flu
• allergies or throat irritants. Benadryl DR Syrup suppresses dry
• hacking coughs. It will help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. Benadryl DR Syrup usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor.

How Benadryl Dr Syrup works

Benadryl DR Syrup is an antitussive (cough suppressant). It suppresses cough by reducing the activity of the cough centre in the brain.

How to take Benadryl Dr Syrup

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Benadryl DR Syrup may be taken with or without food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Benadryl DR Syrup, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting, severe drowsiness, a racing heart and, with codeine, dangerously slow breathing. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Benadryl Dr Syrup

Most side effects of Benadryl Dr are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Benadryl Dr Syrup

Warnings and precautions

See a doctor if a cough lasts more than a week, or comes with fever, breathlessness, chest pain or blood in the sputum. Do not give cough and cold preparations to young children except on a doctor's advice. Do not combine two cough preparations — they frequently contain the same ingredients, and the doses add up. Preparations containing codeine can cause dependence and must be used only for the period your doctor specifies.

Do not take Benadryl Dr if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Codeine-containing preparations are not for children, or for anyone with breathing difficulty.

Interactions with other medicines

Sedating ingredients add to the effect of alcohol and sleeping tablets. Decongestants such as phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine can raise blood pressure — tell your doctor if you are hypertensive.

How to store Benadryl Dr Syrup

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight. Do not freeze. Once opened, use it within the period printed on the pack. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Benadryl Dr Syrup

You have been prescribed Benadryl DR Syrup for the symptomatic relief of dry cough. It is usually taken for a short time, until the symptoms clear up. Allow the lozenge or disintegrating strip to dissolve in your mouth. Do not chew or swallow. Measure the syrup with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication. It should not be administered to patients with chronic cough or where cough is accompanied by excessive secretions. Inform your doctor if your cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash or headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

JOHNSON & JOHNSON LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

RESPIRATORY

Drug class:

Expectorant / mucolytic / bronchodilator

Chemical class:

Morphinans