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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Nov 23, 2024 | 4:50 PM IST
Phildrop 30mg Syrup is used to treat dry cough. It contains Levodropropizine, which works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain. Some people may experience side effects such as dry mouth, drowsiness, vomiting, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, or tiredness. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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About Phildrop 30mg Syrup

Phildrop 30mg Syrup is used to treat dry cough. Coughing (dry or productive) is the body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. There are two types of coughs, namely: Dry cough and chesty cough. A dry cough is tickly and doesn't produce any vicious or thick mucus, while a chesty cough (wet cough) means mucous or sputum is produced to clear your airways.

Phildrop 30mg Syrup consists of Levodropropizine (cough suppressant) as its active ingredient, which belongs to the cough suppressant class and works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain.

Take Phildrop 30mg Syrup on an empty stomach, as advised by your doctor, with a measuring cup. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Phildrop 30mg Syrup based on your medical condition. Some people may experience dry mouth, drowsiness, vomiting, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, or tiredness. Most of these side effects of Phildrop 30mg Syrup 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 allergic to Phildrop 30mg Syrup or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Phildrop 30mg Syrup. Phildrop 30mg Syrup is not recommended for children below 2 years of age.  If you have high blood pressure, fits, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), chronic bronchitis, asthma, cough with mucus, cough caused by smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), blockage in stomach or intestines, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), enlarged prostate, pheochromocytoma (tumour in the adrenal glands), kidney, liver, heart or urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking Phildrop 30mg Syrup. 

Uses of Phildrop 30mg Syrup

Treatment of Dry cough

Medicinal Benefits

Phildrop 30mg Syrup consists of Levodropropizine, which belongs to the cough suppressants class and works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough, thereby decreasing the urge to cough. It is non-sedative in nature and does not induce sleepiness. 

Directions for Use

Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions and take Phildrop 30mg Syrup on an empty stomach as prescribed by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup that is provided with the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Phildrop 30mg Syrup

  • Dry mouth
  • Drowsiness 
  • Vomiting 
  • Blurred vision
  • Constipation
  • Dizziness or tiredness. 

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Phildrop 30mg Syrup or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Phildrop 30mg Syrup. Phildrop 30mg Syrup is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Phildrop 30mg Syrup to loosen mucus and protect yourself from being dehydrated or overheated during exercise and in hot weather. If you have high blood pressure, fits, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), chronic bronchitis, asthma, cough with mucus, cough caused by smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), blockage in stomach or intestines, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), enlarged prostate, pheochromocytoma (tumor in the adrenal glands), kidney, liver, heart or urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking Phildrop 30mg Syrup.
 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Phildrop 30mg Syrup may have interaction with anti-allergic drugs (diphenhydramine, cetirizine), cough suppressants (dextromethorphan), antidepressants (duloxetine, sertraline), narcotic analgesics (hydrocodone), and antianxiety drug (alprazolam).

Drug-Food Interaction: Phildrop 30mg Syrup may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid alcohol consumption with Phildrop 30mg Syrup as it may increase the risk of adverse effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, impairment in thinking or difficulty in concentrating.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have high blood pressure, fits, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), chronic bronchitis, asthma, cough with mucus, cough caused by smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), blockage in stomach or intestines, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), enlarged prostate, pheochromocytoma (tumour in the adrenal glands), kidney, liver, heart or urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking Phildrop 30mg Syrup.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • DEXTROMETHORPHAN
  • DULOXETINE
  • HYDROCODONE
  • ALPRAZOLAM
  • SERTRALINE
  • CETIRIZINE
  • DIPHENHYDRAMINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid dairy products such as milk as it may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods to have relief from cough. Instead 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 dry throat while you have a cough and loosen mucus.

  • Avoid citrus fruits as it may worsen the cough. Eat fruits rich in water content such as pears, watermelon, peaches, and pineapples.

Special Advise

  • Phildrop 30mg Syrup should not be used in people with airways problem (bronchorrhea) and reduced mucociliary function (Kartagener syndrome, ciliary dyskinesia) and children below 2 years of age.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Cough: Coughing is the body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. Coughs may be dry or productive. A productive cough (wet cough) brings up sputum (phlegm, mucus, and other matter) from the lungs. Cough is commonly caused as a response to allergy or viral infection, but coughing up mucus is possibly an indication of infection in the respiratory tract.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Phildrop 30mg Syrup as it may increase the adverse effects. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Phildrop 30mg Syrup.

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Pregnancy

Caution

The safety of Phildrop 30mg 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

Phildrop 30mg Syrup may be excreted in breast milk and cause harm to the baby. Therefore, Phildrop 30mg Syrup should not be used in breastfeeding mothers without a doctor’s advice.

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Driving

Caution

Phildrop 30mg Syrup may cause dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision, or impair thinking in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Phildrop 30mg Syrup.

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Liver

Caution

Take Phildrop 30mg 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 Phildrop 30mg 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

Phildrop 30mg Syrup is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. However, please consult a doctor before using Phildrop 30mg Syrup in children.

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India
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FAQs

Phildrop 30mg Syrup belongs to the class of medicines called cough suppressants used to treat dry cough.
Phildrop 30mg Syrup contains Levodropropizine, that belongs to the class of cough suppressants that works by decreasing the activity of the cough centre in the brain. Thus, decreases the urge to cough.
No, you are not recommended to consume alcohol with Phildrop 30mg Syrup as it may increase drowsiness. However, please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Phildrop 30mg Syrup.
You are recommended to avoid taking Phildrop 30mg Syrup if you have asthma, glaucoma, enlarged prostate, urinary problems, blockage in stomach or intestines. However, if you have any of these conditions, please inform your doctor before taking Phildrop 30mg Syrup.
Phildrop 30mg Syrup is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. However, Phildrop 30mg Syrup should be used with caution in children above 2 years if prescribed by a doctor as misuse of Phildrop 30mg Syrup in children may lead to serious adverse effects.
You are recommended to take Phildrop 30mg Syrup for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms persist or worsen with rash, fever, or persistent headache after 1 week of using Phildrop 30mg Syrup, please consult your doctor.
No, you are not recommended to stop taking Phildrop 30mg Syrup without consulting your doctor as it may worsen cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Phildrop 30mg Syrup for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Phildrop 30mg Syrup, please consult your doctor.
The common side effects of Phildrop 30mg Syrup include dry mouth, drowsiness, vomiting, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, and tiredness. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
No, although Phildrop 30mg Syrup is a cough suppressant that can help reduce coughing, it won't treat the root cause of smoking-related coughs. While it may temporarily relieve symptoms, it is best to consult your doctor before using Phildrop 30mg Syrup for a cough caused by smoking.
No, Phildrop 30mg Syrup is not recommended for use in asthma management. It may help reduce coughing associated with respiratory conditions, but it does not address the underlying inflammation or bronchoconstriction (narrowing of the airways in the lungs) in asthma. Always consult your doctor before using Phildrop 30mg Syrup for asthma symptoms.
Yes, some people may experience sleepiness as a side effect of Phildrop 30mg Syrup. Avoid driving or using machinery if you feel sleepy after taking Phildrop 30mg Syrup. If the sleepiness continues, please consult your doctor.
You should take Phildrop 30mg Syrup for the duration prescribed by your doctor, based on the severity of your condition. Phildrop 30mg Syrup is generally recommended for 7 days, but if symptoms persist, please consult your doctor.
Yes, antibiotics can be taken alongside Phildrop 30mg Syrup if advised by the doctor, as there are no major interactions between them. However, it is always best to consult your doctor before taking them together.
Phildrop 30mg Syrup is generally not recommended for babies under 2 years of age. However, it can be used with caution in children over 2 years old if prescribed by a doctor.

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