Delodryl Syrup

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Leeford Healthcare Ltd
Active Ingredient	Cetirizine (5mg) + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (10mg) + Phenylephrine (5mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	RESPIRATORY
User Rating	5.0
User Reviews	728

FAQ

What if you forget to take Delodryl?

If you miss a dose of Delodryl, 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.

Delodryl Syrup Reviews

Delodryl is a combination medicine used in the treatment of dry cough. It narrows the small blood vessels and provides relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose. It also relieves allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose, and throat irritation.

Delodryl 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, vomiting, upset stomach, dryness in mouth, headache, 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 dizziness and 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 dizziness worse.

Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. Keep it out of reach of children. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

How Delodryl Syrup Works

Delodryl is a combination of three medicines:.

How to Use Delodryl 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. Delodryl may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Delodryl Syrup

In Dry cough: A dry cough is a cough where no phlegm or mucus is produced. It may cause a tickling sensation or itching in the throat and may be due to cold, flu, allergies or throat irritants. Delodryl suppresses severe dry cough and gives you relief from an itchy throat. Apart from this, it also reduces symptoms of allergy like watery eyes, sneezing and runny nose. Along with taking Delodryl, gargling with warm salt water and having ginger or honey can help you manage dry cough.

Uses of Delodryl Syrup

Dry cough

Delodryl Syrup Side Effects

Safety Tips

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Delodryl is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Delodryl may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Delodryl. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Delodryl may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Liver ^UNSAFE

Delodryl is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Delodryl 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 ^UNSAFE

Delodryl is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Quick Tips

Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.
Consult your doctor if you do not see any improvement and have cough for more than 7 days.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications, e.g., anti-depressants.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers or asthma.
Delodryl is prescribed to get relief from a dry cough.