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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Indryl Plus Syrup is used to treat dry cough (a cough that does not produce mucus/phlegm). It contains dextromethorphan hydrobromide which works by blocking the cough receptor present in the brain known to cause cough. In some cases, this medicine may cause dizziness, drowsiness, sleepiness, confusion, and nausea.
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About Indryl Plus Syrup

Indryl Plus Syrup is used to treat dry cough. A cough is a reflex action that helps to clear any foreign irritant or mucus in the throat. 

Indryl Plus Syrup contains Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, a cough suppressant. It works by blocking the cough receptor present in the brain, which is known to cause cough.

The most common side effects of Indryl Plus Syrup are dizziness, drowsiness, sleepiness, confusion, and nausea. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before starting Indryl Plus Syrup. Indryl Plus Syrup should be given to children only if prescribed by the doctor. Indryl Plus Syrup may cause drowsiness, so drive with caution. Let your doctor know if you are taking any prescription/non-prescription drugs or herbal products before starting Indryl Plus Syrup.

Uses of Indryl Plus Syrup

Treatment of Dry cough

Directions for Use

Tablet: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Syrup/Drops: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.Lozenges: Place the lozenge in the mouth and allow it to dissolve slowly. Do not crush, chew or swallow as a whole.

Medicinal Benefits

Indryl Plus Syrup is primarily used to treat dry cough. Indryl Plus Syrup contains Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, a cough suppressant. It works by blocking the cough receptor present in the brain, which is known to cause cough. Indryl Plus Syrup is generally prescribed for short-term treatment of dry cough. 

How Indryl Plus Syrup Works

Indryl Plus Syrup contains Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, a cough suppressant. It works by blocking the cough receptor present in the brain, which is known to cause cough.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Indryl Plus Syrup

  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Diarrhoea
  • Sleepiness
  • Confusion 
  • Nausea 

What if I have taken an overdose of Indryl Plus Syrup

Take Indryl Plus Syrup only as prescribed by the physician. Do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. Symptoms of overdose may include drowsiness, vomiting, dizziness, a fast heartbeat, seizures (convulsions), or difficulty breathing. If you experience these symptoms or suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Indryl Plus Syrup if you are allergic to any of the contents. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before starting Indryl Plus Syrup. If your condition does not improve or you have a recurring cough with fever, rash, please visit the doctor immediately, as this could be serious. Indryl Plus Syrup should be taken at least 15 days after the last dose of anti-depressants, especially monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO), as taking both together may be fatal.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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DextromethorphanSelegiline
Critical
DextromethorphanTranylcypromine
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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DextromethorphanSelegiline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Indryl Plus Syrup:
Co-administration of Indryl Plus Syrup and Selegiline may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Selegiline with Indryl Plus Syrup can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms - confusion, hallucination, fits, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering, shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm, stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea - make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
DextromethorphanTranylcypromine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Indryl Plus Syrup:
Taking Tranylcypromine with Indryl Plus Syrup can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increases in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Indryl Plus Syrup with Tranylcypromine is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, hallucination(seeing and hearing things that do not exist), fit blood pressure alteration, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
DextromethorphanIsocarboxazid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Indryl Plus Syrup:
Co-administration of Isocarboxazid with Indryl Plus Syrup can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Indryl Plus Syrup and Isocarboxazid can lead to an interaction. However, if you experience any symptoms like confusion, hallucination, seizure, changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle stiffness, tremors, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
DextromethorphanPargyline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Indryl Plus Syrup:
Co-administration of Pargyline and Indryl Plus Syrup can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Indryl Plus Syrup and Pargyline can lead to an interaction. However, if you experience any symptoms like confusion, hallucination, seizure, changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle stiffness, tremors, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
DextromethorphanRasagiline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Indryl Plus Syrup:
Taking Rasagiline with Indryl Plus Syrup can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Indryl Plus Syrup with Rasagiline is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms like confusion, hallucination, fits, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, shaking, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
DextromethorphanPhenelzine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Indryl Plus Syrup:
Co-administration of Phenelzine and Indryl Plus Syrup can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Phenelzine and Indryl Plus Syrup can lead to an interaction. However, if you experience any symptoms like confusion, hallucination, seizure, changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle stiffness, tremors, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
DextromethorphanProcarbazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Indryl Plus Syrup:
Co-administration of Indryl Plus Syrup and Procarbazine may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Procarbazine with Indryl Plus Syrup can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms - confusion, hallucination, seizure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering, shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm, stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea - make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
DextromethorphanTramadol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Indryl Plus Syrup:
Co-administration of Indryl Plus Syrup and Tramadol may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Indryl Plus Syrup and Tramadol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as seizures (fits), changes in blood pressure, confusion, hallucination, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, tremor, incoordination, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramp, and diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medication without a doctor's advice.
DextromethorphanFluvoxamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Indryl Plus Syrup:
Co-administration of Indryl Plus Syrup and Fluvoxamine may increase the risk serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Indryl Plus Syrup and Fluvoxamine, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as seizures (fits), confusion, hallucination, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, tremors, incoordination, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, and diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
DextromethorphanOndansetron
Severe
How does the drug interact with Indryl Plus Syrup:
Co-administration of Ondansetron and Indryl Plus Syrup may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Ondansetron and Indryl Plus Syrup, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as seizures (fits), extreme changes in blood pressure, confusion, hallucination, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, tremors, incoordination, blurred vision, muscle spasms or stiffness, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramp, and diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Wash your hands with soap and water regularly to prevent the spread of germs.

  • Eat plenty of foods rich in good bacteria, like yoghurt, to improve overall health.

  • Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.

  • Gargle with salt water for relief from sore throat.

  • Do not smoke, as it might worsen your symptoms.

  • Avoid alcohol consumption as it may cause tiredness, drowsiness, or lack of concentration.

Habit Forming

No

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RESPIRATORY STIMULANTS

Indryl Plus Syrup Substitute

Substitutes safety advice
  • Benadryl DR Syrup, 100 ml

    1.33per tablet
  • Benadryl DR Syrup, 50 ml

    1.62per tablet
  • Biochemdryl DR Syrup 100 ml

    1.25per tablet
  • Cofsils Dry Cough Syrup 100 ml

    by AYUR

    0.94per tablet
  • Suntuss DR Sugar Free Menthol-Lemon Flavour Syrup 100 ml

    0.68per tablet
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Indryl Plus Syrup as it may cause increased drowsiness. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Indryl Plus Syrup.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Indryl Plus Syrup belongs to pregnancy category C. Its safety in pregnancy is unknown, so it should be taken only if prescribed by a doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

The safety of Indryl Plus Syrup in breastfeeding women is unknown, so it should be taken only if prescribed by a doctor.

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Driving

Caution

Indryl Plus Syrup may cause drowsiness or tiredness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Indryl Plus Syrup.

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Liver

Caution

Take Indryl Plus Syrup with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Indryl Plus Syrup with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney disease. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Caution

Indryl Plus Syrup is not recommended for children below the age of 4. Indryl Plus Syrup should be given to children only if prescribed by a child specialist.

FAQs

Indryl Plus Syrup is used to treat dry cough.
Indryl Plus Syrup works by blocking the cough receptor present in the brain, which is known to cause cough.
To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Indryl Plus Syrup for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if your condition does not improve or if you experience any difficulty whilst taking Indryl Plus Syrup.
Indryl Plus Syrup may cause drowsiness. So operating any machinery or driving a car, doing an activity that requires concentration and alertness should be avoided unless you are alert.
Take Indryl Plus Syrup only as prescribed. Indryl Plus Syrup can have addictive effects if taken in more than the recommended dose.
It is not recommended to take Indryl Plus Syrup along with any anti-depressant medication as it can lead to unpleasant side effects or drug interaction. Also, Indryl Plus Syrup should be taken at least 15 days after your last dose of anti-depressants, especially monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO).
Indryl Plus Syrup may cause drowsiness/sleepiness. Hence, drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
It is not known if it is safe to take Indryl Plus Syrup in schizophrenic patients. Consult the doctor before giving Indryl Plus Syrup to a patient with schizophrenia.
No, Indryl Plus Syrup is not a steroid/an opiate/an antihistamine/ a narcotic/an NSAID/a controlled substance/contain alcohol/have codeine. It is an anti-tussive medicine.
Yes, Indryl Plus Syrup is safe if taken in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.
Indryl Plus Syrup is not known to affect blood pressure. However, it is advised to consult the doctor before starting Indryl Plus Syrup if you have high blood pressure.
It is advised to consult the doctor before taking Indryl Plus Syrup with other medicines to prevent any unpleasant side effects/interactions.
No, Indryl Plus Syrup is not an antibiotic. It is an anti-tussive agent used to treat dry cough.
Indryl Plus Syrup starts working within a few minutes and its effect lasts up to several hours.
Yes, Indryl Plus Syrup is good for dry cough. It treats dry cough by blocking the cough receptor present in the brain.
Indryl Plus Syrup should not be taken by people who are allergic to any of the components in Indryl Plus Syrup or if they have used an MAO inhibitor within the past 14 days.
Yes, Indryl Plus Syrup helps clear the throat and soothe a cough.
No, Indryl Plus Syrup is not banned in India.
Indryl Plus Syrup should be taken only for the duration prescribed by the doctor. If your condition persists or worsens, please consult the doctor.
Yes, Indryl Plus Syrup can be taken at night or as advised by the doctor.
Indryl Plus Syrup should be taken as advised by the doctor. The doctor will determine the dosage of Indryl Plus Syrup based on your condition.
Indryl Plus Syrup is not recommended for children below the age of 4. It should be given to children above 4 years only if prescribed by the doctor.
Indryl Plus Syrup can be taken with or without food. Take it as advised by the doctor.
The most common side effects of Indryl Plus Syrup are dizziness, drowsiness, sleepiness, confusion, and nausea. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Worth Medicines India Private Limited, # 921- A, Industrial Area Phase 2 Chandigarh, 160002 , India
Other Info - IN43113

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