Viscodyne Syrup

This syrup is composed of Ambroxol, Desloratidine, Guaifenesin, and Menthol. It is an active mucolytic agent, works by breaking down the structure of mucus in the lungs and facilitates expectoration. The medication treats acute and chronic respiratory diseases accompanied by elevated mucus production.

You should not take this syrup if you are allergic to its ingredients. Take extra precaution while using this medication if you have a liver disorder, kidney failure, or stomach ulcers.

This medication may cause the following side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and digestive disorders.

• Asthma

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (Copd)

• Allergy

• Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (Sjs)

• Respiratory Tract Inflammation

• Respiratory Tract Infection

• Throat Irritation

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine should be avoided by pregnant women unless suggested by the doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  The medicine is suggested to be ignored by breastfeeding mothers as there is a possibility of side-effects on the infant.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

This syrup contains an agent ambroxol that causes diffusion of thick mucus. Uncontrolled quantity of nitric oxide (NO) is related to inflammation and other kinds of disruptions of the functioning of the airways. Viscodyne Syrup inhibits the activation of guanylate cyclase which is nitric oxide dependent. Desloratidine selectively inhibits the peripheral H1 receptors thereby reducing the histamine levels in the body. It specifically acts on allergies caused in the skin, blood vessels and airways leading to the lung. Guaifenesin is an expectorant which reduces adhesiveness and surface tension of congealed mucous in upper respiratory tract to increase flow of mucous, stimulating and increasing efficiency of the cilia to remove the accumulated mucous. And lastly, menthol 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.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  Medicine

  Do not take Viscodyne in combination with Amitriptyline, Atenolol, Ketoconazole, Propranolol, Xylometazoline, Furosemide, Hydrochlorothiazide, Formoterol and Pseudoephedrine.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  Patients suffering from heart disease, diabetes, seizures and kidney disease should exercise caution while using this medication.

• Ques : What is Viscodyne syrup?

  Ans : Viscodyne works as a systemically active mucolytic agent. It contains Ambroxol, Guaifenesin, Levocetirizine and Phenylephrine as active ingredients.

• Ques : What is the use of Viscodyne syrup?

  Ans : Viscodyne is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like cough, chest congestion, acute and chronic bronchopulmonary diseases associated with abnormal mucus secretion, acute sore throat, and colds.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Viscodyne syrup?

  Ans : Side-effects include difficulty in passing urine, difficulty in breathing, headache, and restlessness.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Viscodyne syrup ?

  Ans : This medication should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.

• Ques : How long do I need to use viscodyne syrup before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 1 day to 1 month, before noticing an improvement in the condition.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use viscodyne syrup?

  Ans : This medication is generally used twice or thrice a day, as the time interval to which this medication has an impact, is around 8 to 12 hours, but it is not the standard frequency, for using this medication.

• Ques : Should I use viscodyne syrup empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : The action of salts involved in this medication, do not depend on whether taking it pre-meal or post-meal. It is advised to consult a doctor before use and take it at a fixed time in a day.

• Ambroxol- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 25 April 2019]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/ambroxol

• Guaifenesin- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 25 April 2019]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/guaifenesin

• Menthol- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 24 April 2019]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/rn/1490-04-6

• Desloratidine- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 27 April 2019]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/rn/100643-71-8