Swidril Syrup is a combination medicine used to treat cough. It thins the mucus in the nose and windpipe, making it easier to cough out. This medicine also relieves allergic symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, throat irritation.

Swidril 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 doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are stomach pain, allergic reaction, thickened respiratory tract secretions, and coordination impaired. 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 can also cause 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 sleepiness 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 taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

Uses of Swidril Syrup

Cough

Benefits of Swidril Syrup

In Cough

Swidril Syrup gives relief from cough by loosening thick mucus and making it easier to cough it out. It also makes it easier for air to move in and out of your airways. This reduces the frequency of coughing and makes you feel better. Swidril Syrup also relieves allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Along with medications, drink enough lukewarm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.

Side effects of Swidril 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 Swidril

Stomach pain/epigastric pain
Allergic reaction
Sleepiness
Dizziness
Thickened respiratory tract secretions
Impaired coordination

How to use Swidril 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. Swidril Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Swidril Syrup works

Swidril Syrup is a combination of four medicines: Ammonium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Diphenhydramine and Menthol which relieve cough. Ammonium chloride is an expectorant which works by decreasing the stickiness of airway secretions and helps in their removal from the airways. Sodium citrate is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Diphenhydramine is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Menthol is an organic compound which produces a sensation of coolness and relieves minor throat irritation.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Swidril Syrup.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Swidril Syrup is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Swidril Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Swidril Syrup may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

UNSAFE

Swidril Syrup is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Swidril Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Swidril Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Swidril Syrup?

If you miss a dose of Swidril 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.

Swidril Syrup

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Quick tips

Swidril Syrup is prescribed to get relief from cough.
Drink warm water to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended. Use a proper measuring cup or spoon to measure the dosage.
In general, most coughs do not last more than 2 weeks. If your cough does last longer than this then, it's better to see your doctor.
Inform your docotor if you have or have ever had a breathing problem such as asthma, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis.

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Therapeutic Class

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Patient concerns

Cough and irritation in throat. We have swidril in house. How much quantity should give?

Dr. Rahul Yadav

Paediatrics

Hello, if you have to give swidril then you can start at 4 ml thrice daily for 5 days. But its better to get your child checked by a pediatriician for complete evaluation.Also start Honey 1 tsf thrice daily for 5 days. Lukewarm water for drinking also helps.

What is a dry and productive cough syrup for baby

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

In dry cough cough suppressants are used. In productive cough mucolytics are used.

Cold and nasal block from 2 to 3 days and now followed by dry cough. Whereas the clod and nasal block has reduced. Cough will be heavy in closed room under A/c but no cough while walking / jogging / climbing stairs. What to do ? Shall I use Ambrolite D ?

Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan

ENT

Don't use it, it may be infective cough. Ambrolyte D will suppress your cough and it will accumulate in chest. This is good in dry cough

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References

ScienceDirect. Ammonium chloride. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
ScienceDirect. Sodium citrate. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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ScienceDirect. Menthol. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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