Wycoff BM Syrup


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Lifeline Remedies India Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient Cetirizine (2.5mg) + Ambroxol (15mg) + Guaifenesin (50mg) + Menthol (2.5mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassRESPIRATORY
User Rating4.9
User Reviews704

FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Wycoff BM?
If you miss a dose of Wycoff BM, 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.
Answer

Wycoff BM Syrup Reviews

Wycoff BM 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.

Wycoff BM 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, dryness in mouth, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, headache, skin 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.

How Wycoff BM Syrup Works

Wycoff BM is a combination of four medicines: Cetirizine, Ambroxol, Guaifenesin and Menthol which relieve cough with mucus.

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

Benefits of Wycoff BM Syrup

  • In Cough with mucus: Wycoff BM gives relief from cough with mucus. It helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes breathing easy and reduces the frequency of coughing. Wycoff BM will also relieve allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Wycoff BM usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Along with medications, steam inhalation with few drops of eucalyptus oil can loosen mucus and reduce congestion. This will make you feel better.

Uses of Wycoff BM Syrup

  • Cough with mucus

Wycoff BM Syrup Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Kidney  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Wycoff BM is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Wycoff BM may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Wycoff BM during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Wycoff BM 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.
Driving  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Wycoff BM alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Liver  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Wycoff BM is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Wycoff BM may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol  UNSAFE
Wycoff BM may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Quick Tips

  • Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers or asthma.
  • Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.
  • 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 doctor if you are taking any other medications, e.g., anti-depressants.
  • Drink warm water to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
  • Wycoff BM is prescribed to get relief from cough with mucus.

References

  1. ScienceDirect. Menthol.
  2. Citrizine. Beverley, Hull, UK: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Ltd.; 2014.
  3. Drugs.com. Guaifenesin.
  4. ScienceDirect. Ammonium chloride.
  5. European Medicine Agency. Ambroxol; 2001.

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