Bidryl Syrup
Prescription RequiredProduct introduction
Bidryl Syrup is used in the treatment of cough. It relieves allergy symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and congestion or stuffiness. It also thins mucus in the nose, windpipe, and lungs, making it easier to cough out.
Bidryl Syrup is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early, your symptoms may come back, and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking, as some may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
The most common side effects of this medicine include stomach pain, impaired coordination, thickened respiratory tract secretions, and allergic reactions. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it can make dizziness worse.
Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before you start taking this medicine, it is important to inform your doctor if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Uses of Bidryl Syrup
Benefits of Bidryl Syrup
In Treatment of Cough
A cough is a sudden, forceful expulsion of air that helps clear any mucus or irritant in the throat or airways. If it happens more frequently, due to an underlying disease or an allergy, it can be bothersome. Bidryl Syrup helps to loosen thick mucus and reduce its stickiness, making it easier to cough out. This makes it easier for air to move in and out. It will also relieve allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose, or throat irritation, and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. Taking this medicine enables you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.
Side effects of Bidryl Syrup
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
Common side effects of Bidryl
- Stomach pain/epigastric pain
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Impaired coordination
- Thickened respiratory tract secretions
- Allergic reaction
How to use Bidryl 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. Bidryl Syrup may be taken with or without food.
How Bidryl Syrup works
Bidryl Syrup is a combination of three medicines: diphenhydramine, ammonium chloride, and sodium citrate, which relieve cough. Diphenhydramine is an antiallergic that relieves allergy symptoms like a runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. Ammonium chloride is an expectorant that decreases the stickiness of mucus (phlegm) and helps in its removal from the airways. Sodium citrate is a mucolytic that thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Bidryl Syrup may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Bidryl Syrup is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Bidryl Syrup should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
Driving
UNSAFE
Bidryl Syrup may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
UNSAFE
Bidryl Syrup is unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided.
Liver
CAUTION
Bidryl Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
What if you forget to take Bidryl Syrup?
If you miss a dose of Bidryl 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Bidryl Syrup helps relieve cough that is accompanied with mucus.
- Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- If you are diabetic, monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of thyroid or heart disease.
- Stop taking Bidryl Syrup and inform your doctor if your cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Patient concerns
FAQs
Can the use of Bidryl Syrup cause sleepiness or drowsiness?
Yes, Bidryl Syrup may make you feel drowsy or may cause you to fall asleep during your daily activities. Avoid driving, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities until you know how the medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you experience such an episode while taking this medicine.
Can I breastfeed while taking Bidryl Syrup?
No, it is not advisable to breastfeed while using Bidryl Syrup. This medicine contains diphenhydramine, which can pass into the breast milk and may harm the baby. Inform your doctor that you are breastfeeding if you are advised to take this medicine.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Bidryl Syrup?
Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
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- ScienceDirect. Ammonium Chloride. [Accessed 19 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- ScienceDirect. Sodium Citrate. [Accessed 19 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Name: Ratnamani Bio-Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Address: Plot No: 6112 & 6113 , Opp. Heubach Color , GIDC Industrial Estate, Ankleshwar – 393 002 Dist. : Bharuch ,Gujarat , INDIA.
Country of origin: India
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