Phensedyl CR Syrup
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Product introduction
Phensedyl CR Syrup is a combination medicine used in the treatment of cough with mucus. It thins mucus in the nose, windpipe and lungs making it easier to cough out. It also relieves allergic symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing and also relieves minor throat irritation.
Phensedyl CR Syrup is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, dryness in the mouth, stomach discomfort, headache, rash, and fatigue. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make sleepiness worse.
Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Phensedyl CR Syrup is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, dryness in the mouth, stomach discomfort, headache, rash, and fatigue. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make sleepiness worse.
Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Uses of Phensedyl CR Syrup
Benefits of Phensedyl CR Syrup
In Cough with mucus
Phensedyl CR Syrup gives relief from cough with mucus. It helps to loosen thick mucus, reduces its stickiness and thus makes it easier to cough out. This makes breathing easy and reduces the frequency of coughing. Phensedyl CR Syrup will also relieve allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Along with medications, drink enough luke warm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.
Side effects of Phensedyl CR Syrup
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Phensedyl CR
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Dryness in mouth
- Stomach discomfort
- Allergic reaction
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Rash
- Hives
- Fatigue
- Sleepiness
How to use Phensedyl CR Syrup
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Phensedyl CR Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Phensedyl CR Syrup works
Phensedyl CR Syrup is a combination of four medicines: Ambroxol, Guaifenesin, Levocetirizine and Menthol which relieve cough with mucus.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Phensedyl CR Syrup may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Phensedyl CR Syrup may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Phensedyl CR Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Phensedyl CR Syrup may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Phensedyl CR Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Phensedyl CR Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Phensedyl CR Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Phensedyl CR Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Phensedyl CR Syrup?
If you miss a dose of Phensedyl CR Syrup, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Phensedyl CR Syrup is prescribed to get relief from cough with mucus.
- Drink warm water to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
- Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended. Use a proper measuring cup or spoon to measure the dosage.
- If you are drowsy after taking Phensedyl CR Syrup, you should not drive or operate any machinery.
- In general, most coughs do not last more than 2 weeks. If your cough does last longer than this then its better to see your doctor.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers or asthma.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications for e.g. anti-depressants.
- Phensedyl CR Syrup should not be given to kids.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Phensedyl CR Syrup
Thrice A Day
37%
Twice A Day
32%
Once A Day
31%
What are you using Phensedyl CR Syrup for?
Cough with mu*
60%
Cough
29%
Others
10%
Itching
2%
*Cough with mucus
How much was the improvement?
Average
41%
Excellent
30%
Poor
29%
What were the side-effects while using Phensedyl CR Syrup?
No Side Effec*
57%
Nausea
7%
Dryness in mo*
7%
Sleepiness
7%
Headache
7%
*No Side Effect, Dryness in mouth
How do you take Phensedyl CR Syrup?
With food
87%
With or witho*
13%
*With or without food
Please rate Phensedyl CR Syrup on price
Expensive
44%
Average
31%
Not Expensive
25%
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- European Medicine Agency. Ambroxol; 2001. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Drugs.com. Guaifenesin. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Levocitrizine. Slough, Berkshire: UCB Pharma Limited; 2007 [revised 17 Apr. 2019]. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- ScienceDirect. Menthol. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- ScienceDirect. Ammonium chloride. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: July, 2025
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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: July, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Phensedyl CR Syrup. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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