Antihist Syrup

Making informed decisions about your health is essential. This page offers a detailed look at Antihist Syrup, providing you with the facts about its therapeutic uses, recommended dosage, potential side effects, drug interactions, and other vital information. Use this knowledge to have meaningful conversations with your healthcare provider about Antihist Syrup and your treatment options.

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Salt Combination: Chlorpheniramine Maleate (2mg) + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (10mg) + Menthol (1.5mg) + Phenylephrine (5mg)
Brand: Merlyn Biotech
Uses: Dry cough

Description

Antihist Syrup is used in the treatment of dry cough
It provides relief by reducing the activity of cough center in the brain
It thins mucus in the nose and windpipe, making it easier to cough out
Antihist 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 nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, headache, loss of appetite, insomnia, rash, and diarrhea
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 also 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.
It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you
Pregnant women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

Cautions

Liver:	UNSAFE: Antihist Syrup is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Antihist Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Antihist Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Antihist Syrup may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Antihist Syrup is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Antihist Syrup may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	CAUTION: Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Antihist Syrup. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	N/A
Therapeutic class:	RESPIRATORY
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	N/A

Uses

Uses of Antihist Syrup

In Dry cough A dry cough is a cough where no phlegm or mucus is produced
It may cause a tickling sensation or itching in the throat and may be due to cold, flu, allergies or throat irritants
Antihist Syrup suppresses severe dry cough and gives you relief from an itchy throat
Apart from this, it also reduces symptoms of allergy like watery eyes, sneezing and runny nose
Along with taking Antihist Syrup, gargling with warm salt water and having ginger or honey can help you manage dry cough.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Antihist 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.

FAQs

Frequestly asked Questions

Side Effects

Common and Known Side effects of Antihist Syrup

Nausea
Vomiting
Upset stomach
Headache
Loss of appetite
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Skin rash
Itching
Sleepiness

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