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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Dec 13, 2024 | 11:24 AM IST
Onimex Syrup is a combination medicine which belongs to the class of expectorants. It is used in the treatment of wet/productive cough. This medicine works by increasing the volume of fluid in the airways, reducing the stickiness of mucus, and removing it from the airways. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, headache, dizziness, stomach upset and diarrhoea.
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Manufacturer/Marketer

Emcee Pharmaceuticals (P) Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

for this medicine

About Onimex Syrup

Onimex Syrup belongs to the class of medicines called 'expectorants' primarily used to treat cough associated with mucus. Coughing (dry or productive) is the body's mechanism to remove irritants from the airways and prevent infection. Coughs are classified into two types: dry cough and chesty cough. A dry cough does not produce mucus, whereas a chesty cough (wet cough) produces mucous or sputum to help clear the airways.

Onimex Syrup is a combination of two drugs: Ambroxol hydrochloride (mucolytic agent) and Guaiphenesin (expectorant). Ambroxol hydrochloride acts by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. Guaiphenesin raises the volume of fluid in the airways, lowers the stickiness of mucus, and aids in its removal from the airways. Thereby, Onimex Syrup helps provide relief from cough.

Take Onimex Syrup with or without food. Your doctor will prescribe how frequently you need to take Onimex Syrup based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, headache, dizziness, stomach upset and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects do not necessitate medical treatment and resolve gradually over time. However, please consult your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Please inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in Onimex Syrup . Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have heart, liver, or kidney problems, stomach ulcers, thyroid disorders, diabetes, inflammation of air passages, lung disorders, or difficulty breathing. Keep your doctor updated about your medical condition and medications to rule out any potential negative effects.

Uses of Onimex Syrup

Treatment of Chesty cough or Productive cough

Medicinal Benefits

Onimex Syrup belongs to the class of medicines called 'expectorants' primarily used to treat cough associated with mucus. Onimex Syrup is a combination of two drugs: Ambroxol hydrochloride (mucolytic agent) and Guaiphenesin (expectorant). Ambroxol hydrochloride acts by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. Guaiphenesin raises the volume of fluid in the airways, lowers the stickiness of mucus, and aids in its removal from the airways. Together, Onimex Syrup helps provide relief from cough.

Directions for Use

Oral liquid: Shake the bottle well before use. Take it with or without food in doses prescribed by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup provided with the pack.Tablet: Swallow it as a whole with water. Do not crush or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Onimex Syrup

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Drowsiness
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Stomach upset
  • Diarrhoea

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Onimex Syrup or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Onimex Syrup . If you have diabetes, fits, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, stomach ulcers, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), kidney, liver or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Onimex Syrup .

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Onimex Syrup may interact with antibiotics (erythromycin, doxycycline, cefuroxime, amoxicillin).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: If you have diabetes, fits, overactive thyroid, stomach ulcers, kidney, liver, or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Onimex Syrup .

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • DOXYCYCLINE
  • CEFUROXIME
  • AMOXICILLIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid dairy products such as milk as it may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods.
  • Replace baked foods, fried foods, white bread, white pasta, french fries, sugary desserts and chips with green leafy vegetables.
  • Drink plenty of fluids to avoid a dry throat. It also helps loosen mucus.
  • Avoid citrus fruits as they may worsen the cough. Eat fruits rich in water content, such as pears, watermelon, peaches and pineapples.

Special Advise

Regularly monitor blood sugar levels while taking Onimex Syrup if you have diabetes as it may increase blood sugar levels.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Productive cough: Coughing is a body's way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. A productive cough (wet cough) brings up sputum (phlegm, mucus and other matter) from the lungs. Cough occurs as a response to allergy or viral infection but coughing up mucus is possibly an indication of infection in the respiratory tract. If you are coughing thick, solid white mucus, it indicates a bacterial infection in the airways. If the mucus is clear or light-coloured, it indicates allergies or a minor infection in the respiratory tract, and yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection.

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Alcohol

Caution

Interaction of alcohol with Onimex Syrup is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Onimex Syrup .

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Pregnancy

Caution

The safety of Onimex Syrup in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Onimex Syrup is excreted in human milk. Onimex Syrup is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks the benefits are greater than the risks.

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Driving

Caution

Onimex Syrup may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Onimex Syrup .

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Liver

Caution

Take Onimex Syrup with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Onimex Syrup with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Caution

Onimex Syrup should be used with caution in children if prescribed by a doctor.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Dr.No. 32-26-126/A, AGRIGOLD TOWERS, 3RD FLOOR, Opp BSNL Complex, Karl Marx Road((Eluru Road), Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, 520010, India
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FAQs

Onimex Syrup belongs to the class of medicines called 'expectorants' primarily used to treat cough associated with mucus.
Onimex Syrup contains Ambroxol hydrochloride and Guaiphenesin. Ambroxol hydrochloride works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. Thereby helping to cough out phlegm easily. Guaiphenesin increases the volume of fluid in the airways, reduces the stickiness of mucus, and helps to remove it from the airways.
Onimex Syrup may cause drowsiness or dizziness. It is not necessary for everyone taking Onimex Syrup to experience this side effect. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy or dizzy after taking Onimex Syrup .
Onimex Syrup should be used with caution in diabetic patients if prescribed by a doctor. However, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Onimex Syrup as it may increase blood sugar levels.
You are recommended to take Onimex Syrup for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms persist or worsen with rash, fever or persistent headache even after one week of using Onimex Syrup , please consult your doctor.
You are not recommended to stop taking Onimex Syrup without consulting your doctor as it may worsen cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Onimex Syrup for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Onimex Syrup , please consult your doctor.
You can take Onimex Syrup with food or as advised by your doctor. Taking it with food may help prevent stomach discomfort. Please consult your doctor for personalized advice.
The common side effects of Onimex Syrup include nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, headache, dizziness, upset stomach, and diarrhoea. These side effects are usually temporary and may occur in a few individuals. They typically do not require medical treatment and tend to resolve on their own over time. However, if these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor for further guidance.
Before starting Onimex Syrup , discuss your medical history, allergies, current medications, and concerns with your physician.
There is limited information on whether Onimex Syrup is excreted in human milk. Please consult your doctor before using it while breastfeeding. Your doctor will prescribe it only if they determine the benefits outweigh any risks.
Store Onimex Syrup at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and heat. Keep it out of reach of children.

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