Viscodyne C Syrup

Composition of Viscodyne C Syrup

Viscodyne C Syrup contains Bromhexine (4mg) + Salbutamol (2mg) + Guaifenesin (100mg). It belongs to the Antitussive/Expectorant combination (varies by formulation) class of medicines.

Uses of Viscodyne C Syrup

• Symptomatic relief of cough associated with common cold/upper respiratory tract infections
• throat irritation and chest congestion.

Key benefits

• Relieves dry cough
• Reduces throat irritation
• Helps loosen and clear mucus
• Provides symptomatic relief in common cold

How Viscodyne C Syrup works

This cough syrup typically combines a cough suppressant to reduce the cough reflex and expectorant/mucolytic components to loosen mucus and ease its expulsion. Antihistamine/decongestant components (if present) may reduce runny nose and sneezing. Exact mechanism depends on the active ingredients in this brand variant.

How to take Viscodyne C Syrup

Shake well before use. Measure dose with a cup/spoon. Usually taken 2–3 times daily as advised by a doctor; may be taken with or without food. Do not exceed recommended dose; avoid combining with other cough/cold products unless advised.

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

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

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

Side effects of Viscodyne C Syrup

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

• Drowsiness
• dizziness
• nausea
• vomiting
• stomach upset
• dry mouth
• constipation
• headache

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 Viscodyne C Syrup

Warnings and precautions

May cause drowsiness—avoid driving or operating machinery. Use with caution in asthma/COPD, excessive sputum, liver or kidney disease, glaucoma, enlarged prostate/urinary retention, thyroid disease, hypertension or heart disease (depending on ingredients). Not recommended for children without medical advice. Do not use longer than advised; seek medical care if cough persists >7 days, is recurrent, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. If product contains opioid/antihistamine, risk of sedation and respiratory depression increases with overdose.

Do not take Viscodyne C 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. Not for anyone with a known allergy to the propellant used in the inhaler.

Interactions with other medicines

Alcohol and other CNS depressants (sedatives, benzodiazepines, opioids), MAO inhibitors (within last 14 days), antidepressants, antipsychotics, antihypertensives (if decongestant present), other cough/cold medicines containing similar ingredients

How to store Viscodyne C Syrup

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from direct light. Keep bottle tightly closed and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Viscodyne C Syrup

Drink plenty of water — it thins mucus better than any syrup. Steam inhalation helps congestion and costs nothing. Measure the dose with the cup supplied. Keep a spare reliever and check the counter so you are not caught with an empty one. Follow your written asthma action plan if you have one. Do not stop a preventer because you feel better — that is the medicine working.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

DR.REDDYS

Therapeutic class:

Cough & Cold preparation

Drug class:

Antitussive/Expectorant combination (varies by formulation)