Phildrop 30mg Syrup is an antitussive medicine. It is used for the treatment of dry cough. It suppresses the cough by reducing the activity of the cough center in the brain.

Phildrop 30mg Syrup can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Take it for as long as it is being prescribed. Inform your doctor if symptoms do not get improved within 7 days of the treatment.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, headache, and fatigue. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Generally, it is advised to drink plenty of fluids while on treatment with this medicine. To overcome dizziness, avoid driving or attention-seeking activities.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.

Uses of Phildrop Syrup

Treatment of Dry cough

Benefits of Phildrop Syrup

In Treatment of Dry cough

A dry cough, also known as non-productive cough, is a cough where no phlegm or mucus is produced. This is irritating, usually associated with a tickly throat, and may be caused due to cold, flu, allergies, or throat irritants. Phildrop 30mg Syrup suppresses dry, hacking coughs. It will also relieve allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose, or throat irritation and help you carry out your daily activities more easily.

This medicine is safe and effective. Phildrop 30mg Syrup usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor.

Side effects of Phildrop 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 Phildrop

Nausea
Dizziness
Headache
Fatigue
Diarrhea
Heartburn
Palpitations
Vomiting
Numbness
Abdominal discomfort

How to use Phildrop 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. Phildrop 30mg Syrup is to be taken empty stomach.

How Phildrop Syrup works

Phildrop 30mg Syrup is an antitussive (cough suppressants). It suppresses cough by reducing the activity of cough centre in the brain.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Phildrop 30mg Syrup. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Phildrop 30mg Syrup during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Phildrop 30mg Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Phildrop 30mg Syrup alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Phildrop 30mg Syrup in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Phildrop 30mg Syrup in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Phildrop Syrup?

If you miss a dose of Phildrop 30mg 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.\n

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Phildrop 30mg Syrup

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Mewell Syrup

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Phildrop 30mg Syrup for the symptomatic relief of dry cough.
It is usually taken for a short time, until the symptoms clear up.
Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
It should not be administered to patients with chronic cough or where cough is accompanied by excessive secretions.
Inform your doctor if your cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash or headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenylpiperazine Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

Cough suppressants

Patient concerns

What is a dry and productive cough syrup for baby

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Paediatrics

In dry cough cough suppressants are used. In productive cough mucolytics are used.

i have dry cough & cold so which syrup i take levosalbutamol / terbutaline I am a MR in fdc i have salbutol-ls syrup

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Internal Medicine

U can take montair LC and cough suppressant if it's dry cough

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References

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