Becoryl Syrup
About Becoryl Syrup
It is essentially an organic compound that can be used as an additive in many drugs to relieve excessive coughing and sore throat. It is known to be a muscle relaxant, has cooling properties and helps to reduce spasms. Additionally, it is also used as an analgesic to treat problems like headaches, sprains and other such minor pains.
The mechanism of action of is based on activation of the TRPM8 receptors in the skin. These receptors are cold sensitive and their stimulation is the cause of the cooling effect experienced on use of . Apart from this by promoting the action of the kappa opioid receptors helps to provide pain relief and hence is used as an analgesic sometimes.
Possible side effects from the use of menthol are allergic reactions, swelling of face, throat disorder, nausea, and exhaustion and stomach pain. These side effects may or may not manifest depending on the medical condition of the person using. Taking with alcohol does not cause any major issues normally apart from excessive drowsiness. Usage of the medicine during pregnancy should be done only after consultation with a qualified doctor as can cause complications in some cases. Additionally, you should also consult a doctor regarding usage of when you are taking drugs like anisindione, warfarin, dicumarol, etc. which can interact with menthol to cause severe complications.
What are the uses of Becoryl Syrup
What are the contraindications of Becoryl Syrup ?
Hypersensitivity
What are the side effects of Becoryl Syrup ?
Key highlights of Becoryl Syrup
Is It safe with alcohol?
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Pregnant women must consult doctor before using this medication.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Please consult your doctor before consuming this medication.
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.
Are there any overdose instructions?
Consult your doctor in case of overdose.
How does this medication work?
Becoryl Syrup It works by triggering the TRPM8 receptors in the skin that are cold-sensitive. It does that by blocking calcium currents of the neuronal membrane. Through kappa-opoid receptor agonism, it can also produce analgesic characteristics.
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