Plusdril Syrup
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Plusdril Syrup is a combination medicine used to treat cough. It thins the mucus in the nose and windpipe, making it easier to cough out. This medicine also relieves allergic symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, throat irritation.
Plusdril 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 stomach pain, allergic reaction, thickened respiratory tract secretions, and coordination impaired. 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. You should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
Plusdril 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 stomach pain, allergic reaction, thickened respiratory tract secretions, and coordination impaired. 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. You should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
Uses of Plusdril Syrup
Benefits of Plusdril Syrup
In Cough
Plusdril Syrup gives relief from cough by loosening thick mucus and making it easier to cough it out. It also makes it easier for air to move in and out of your airways. This reduces the frequency of coughing and makes you feel better. Plusdril Syrup also relieves allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Along with medications, drink enough lukewarm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.
Side effects of Plusdril 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 Plusdril
- Stomach pain/epigastric pain
- Allergic reaction
- Sleepiness
- Dizziness
- Thickened respiratory tract secretions
- Impaired coordination
How to use Plusdril 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. Plusdril Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Plusdril Syrup works
Plusdril Syrup is a combination of four medicines: Ammonium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Diphenhydramine and Menthol which relieve cough.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Plusdril Syrup.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Plusdril Syrup is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Plusdril Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Plusdril Syrup may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
UNSAFE
Plusdril Syrup is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Plusdril Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Plusdril Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Plusdril Syrup?
If you miss a dose of Plusdril 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Plusdril Syrup is prescribed to get relief from cough.
- 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.
- In general, most coughs do not last more than 2 weeks. If your cough does last longer than this then, it's better to see your doctor.
- Inform your docotor if you have or have ever had a breathing problem such as asthma, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Plusdril Syrup for?
Cough
50%
Others
50%
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
67%
Average
33%
What were the side-effects while using Plusdril Syrup?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Plusdril Syrup?
With or witho*
100%
*With or without food
Please rate Plusdril Syrup on price
Expensive
100%
Related ayurvedic ingredients
Want to share the information?
Disclaimer:
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
- ScienceDirect. Ammonium chloride. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- ScienceDirect. Sodium citrate. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Drugs.com. Diphenhydramine. [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:
Marketer details
Name: Morepen Laboratories Ltd
Address: 409, Antriksh Bhawan, 22 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi - 110 001
Country of origin: India
Lab tests offered by us
Related/Popular tests
251 people viewed this recently₹73.5
Inclusive of all taxes
MRP₹75 2% OFF
100.0 ml in 1 bottle
SOLD OUT
Notify me
