Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate
About Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate
Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate belongs to a class of medications called ‘expectorants’ primarily used to treat dry cough. Coughing (dry or productive) is a 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 help clear your airways.
Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate is a combination of three drugs, namely: Noscapine (cough suppressant), Ammonium chloride (expectorant), and Sodium citrate (mucolytic agent). Noscapine belongs to the cough suppressants class that blocks the transmission of nerve signals from the cough center in the brain to the muscles that produce cough, thereby decreasing the need to cough. Ammonium chloride belongs to the class of expectorants that reduce mucus stickiness and clear airways. Sodium citrate is a mucolytic agent (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nasal passage.
Take Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate based on your medical condition. Some people may experience headaches, dizziness, nausea, constipation, and drowsiness. Most of these side effects of Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate 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 Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate is usually not recommended for pregnant women as it may cause adverse effects on the baby. However, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate. Use Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate with caution in children if prescribed by a doctor and in patients with pre-existing respiratory failure or any other lung disease. Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate may cause severe allergic reactions such as chest tightness, unusual hoarseness, difficulty breathing, talking or swallowing, itching, blistered, swollen, or peeling skin with or without fever, swelling of the face, mouth, tongue, lips, or throat in some people. It is not necessary for everyone taking Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate to experience these reactions. However, if you notice any of these symptoms while taking Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate, please consult a doctor. If you have diabetes, fits, diarrhoea associated with infection, kidney, liver, or respiratory problems, inform your doctor before taking Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate.
Uses of Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate
Medicinal Benefits
Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate is a combination of three drugs, namely: Noscapine, Ammonium chloride, and Sodium citrate. Noscapine belongs to the cough suppressants class that works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough center in the brain to the muscles that produce cough, thereby decreasing the need to cough. Ammonium chloride belongs to the class of expectorants that reduce mucus stickiness and clear airways. Sodium citrate is a mucolytic agent (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening the viscous phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nasal passage, which helps it to cough out easily.
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Side Effects of Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate
Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
constipation
drowsiness
Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate is usually not recommended for pregnant women as it may cause adverse effects on the baby. However, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate. Use Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate with caution in children if prescribed by a doctor and in patients with pre-existing respiratory failure or any other lung disease. Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate may cause severe allergic reactions such as chest tightness, unusual hoarseness, difficulty breathing, talking or swallowing, itching, blistered, swollen, or peeling skin with or without fever, swelling of the face, mouth, tongue, lips, or throat in some people. It is not necessary for everyone taking Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate to experience these reactions. However, if you notice any of these symptoms while taking Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate, please consult a doctor. If you have diabetes, fits, diarrhoea associated with infection, kidney, liver, or respiratory problems, inform your doctor before taking Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate may interact with blood thinners (warfarin), antidepressants (alprazolam, clonazepam, diazepam, lorazepam).
Drug-Food Interaction: Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate may interact with liquorice extract and enhance the hypoglycemic (low blood sugar) effect. Also, avoid consumption of alcohol with Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate as it may increase the risk of adverse effects.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have diabetes, epilepsy (fits), diarrhoea associated with infection, kidney, l,iver or respiratory problems, inform your doctor before taking Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafeAvoid consumption of alcohol with Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate as it may increase adverse effects. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate.
Pregnancy
unsafeAmmonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate is usually unsafe for pregnant women as it may cause adverse effects in the baby. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are pregnant.
Breast Feeding
cautionIt is unknown whether Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate is excreted in human milk. Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.
Driving
cautionAmmonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate.
Liver
cautionTake Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
cautionTake Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Children
cautionPlease consult a doctor before using Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate in children.
Habit Forming
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 they may worsen the cough. Eat fruits rich in water content such as pears, watermelon, peaches, and pineapples.
Special Advise
You are recommended to inform your doctor if the cough persists or worsens after taking Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate for 1 week.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Cough: Coughing is a 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. If you are coughing thick, solid white mucus, it indicates you may have a bacterial infection in the airways. If the mucus is clear or light-colored, it indicates you may have allergies or a minor infection in the respiratory tract, and yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection.
FAQs
Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate is used to treat dry cough.
Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate contains Noscapine, Ammonium chloride and Sodium citrate. Noscapine belongs to the class of cough suppressants that block the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Thus, it decreases the need to cough. Ammonium chloride is an expectorant that reduces the stickiness of mucus and helps to remove it from airways. Sodium citrate is a mucolytic agent (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening the viscous phlegm (mucus) in lungs, windpipe and nasal passage thereby helping to cough out easily.
You are not recommended to take Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate with blood thinner warfarin, as it may increase bleeding risk. However, please consult a doctor before taking Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate with other medicines.
Yes, Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate may cause drowsiness or dizziness. It is not necessary for everyone taking Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate to experience this side effect. However, avoid driving if you feel drowsy or dizzy after taking Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate.
You are not recommended to stop taking Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate without consulting your doctor as it may worsen cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate, please consult your doctor.
Yes, Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate can cause dry mouth as a side effect. If you experience dry mouth, it's important to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. This symptom can be minimized by drinking water often throughout the day and keeping some by your bedside at night.
Yes, Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate causes constipation as a side effect. In order to prevent constipation, eat fibre-rich foods such as fruits, vegetables, and cereals. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. Do exercises such as swimming and jogging. If constipation persists, please consult your doctor.
No, taking more than the recommended dosage of Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate will not make it more effective, but may cause severe side effects. Consult your doctor, if your symptoms worsen and are not relieved by the prescribed dosages of the Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate.
The common side effects of Ammonium Chloride+noscapine+sodium Citrate are headache, dizziness, nausea, constipation and drowsiness. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
