Rodryl Syrup

Rodryl Syrup belongs to a group of medicines called expectorants and cough products used to relieve cough accompanied by cold symptoms such as sore throat, runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. Additionally, Rodryl Syrup also helps in providing relief from allergies. Coughing (dry or productive) is the body's way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus or smoke) from airways, thereby helps in preventing respiratory infection. 
 
Rodryl Syrup contains Ammonium chloride (expectorant) and Diphenhydramine (antihistamine). Ammonium chloride helps in loosening the congestion in the chest and throat, thereby making it easier to cough out phlegm through the mouth. Diphenhydramine works by blocking the action of a chemical substance called histamine, which is responsible for causing allergic reactions. Together, Rodryl Syrup provides relief from cough. 
 
You are advised to take Rodryl Syrup for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as headache, stomach upset, dizziness, tiredness, and dry mouth. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.
 
Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid taking Rodryl Syrup if you are breastfeeding. Rodryl Syrup may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Rodryl Syrup is not recommended for children below 6 years. Avoid consuming alcohol with Rodryl Syrup as it could lead to increased dizziness. Inform your doctor about all the prescription, non-prescription and herbal medicines you take to rule out any side-effects/interactions.

Rodryl Syrup is a combination of two drugs, namely: Ammonium chloride and Diphenhydramine. Rodryl Syrup is used to provide relief from cough accompanied by cold symptoms such as sore throat, runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. Additionally, Rodryl Syrup helps in providing relief from allergies. Ammonium chloride is an expectorant that helps in loosening the congestion in the chest and throat, thereby making it easier to cough out phlegm through the mouth. Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine that works by blocking the action of a chemical substance called histamine, which is responsible for causing allergic reactions. Together, Rodryl Syrup provides relief from cough. 

• Headache
• Stomach upset
• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Dry mouth

Do not take Rodryl Syrup if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have asthma, prostate problems, narrow-angle glaucoma, stomach or bowel ulcers, glucose-galactose malabsorption, sucrase-isomaltase deficiency, fructose intolerance, kidney or liver problems; if you are taking antidepressants or anti-Parkinson drugs or have taken them in the last 14days. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid taking Rodryl Syrup if you are breastfeeding. Rodryl Syrup may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Rodryl Syrup is not recommended for children below 6 years. Avoid consuming alcohol with Rodryl Syrup as it could lead to increased dizziness.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Rodryl Syrup may interact with an antidepressant (isocarboxazid, phenelzine, tranylcypromine), anti-Parkinson agent (rasagiline, selegiline).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have asthma, prostate problems, narrow-angle glaucoma, stomach or bowel ulcers, glucose-galactose malabsorption, sucrase-isomaltase deficiency, fructose intolerance, kidney or liver problems.

• ISOCARBOXAZID
• PHENELZINE
• SELEGILINE
• TRANYLCYPROMINE
• RASAGILINE

• Wash your hands with soap and water regularly to prevent the spread of germs.
• Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.
• Gargle with salt water for relief from sore throat.
• Avoid smoking and consumption of alcohol.
• 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 dry throat.
• Avoid citrus fruits as it may worsen the cough.
• Eat fruits rich in water content such as pears, watermelon, peaches and pineapples.

• Rodryl Syrup might affect allergy skin tests. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Rodryl Syrup.
• Use Rodryl Syrup with caution if you are older than 65 years as you might be more prone to side-effects.

Cough: Coughing is the body's way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. Cough can be dry or productive. A productive cough (wet cough) develops sputum (phlegm or mucus) from the lungs, whereas a dry cough does not produce sputum. 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.