Description
Should not be given to patients sensitive to other sympathomimetics ( eg. ephedrine, pseudoephedrine,
phenylephrine), severe hypertensives and those under treatment with anti – depressant of the monoamine oxidase
inhibitor (MAOI) type.
Do not exceed the recommended dosage.
Use with caution in hypertensive patients or those prone to hypertension or stroke, such as overweight or elderly
patients.
If after three days symptoms still persist, contact the doctor or health service unit immediately.
Discontinue medication should difficulty in sleeping, headache or palpitation occur.
COMPOSITIONS :
Each teaspoonful (=5 ml) contains :
Diphenhydramine HCl …………… 5 mg
Dextromethorpan HBr …….……… 7,5 mg
Phenylpropanolamine HCl ……. 7,5 mg
Ammonium chloride …………… 62,5 mg
Sodium citrate …………………… 25 mg
Ethyl alcohol ……………………….. 3 %
ACTIONS :
Acts as antitussive, antihistamine, expectorant, and nasal decongestant.
INDICATIONS :
For coughs and colds.
CONTRAINDICATIONS :
See warning box
Patients hypersensitive to any of the components of Pyridryl plus.
DOSAGE :
Adults : 2 spoonful (= 10 ml), 3 – 4 times daily.
Children 6 – 12 years : 1 spoonful (= 5 ml), 3 – 4 times daily.
SIDE EFFECTS :
Drowsiness, gastrointestinal complaints, psychomotor disturbances, tachycardia, arrhythmia, dry mouth, palpitation,
urine retention.
PRECAUTIONS :
See warning box .
Caution must be observed in patients with severe organic cardiovascular disease and heart rhythm disturbances, thyroid
disease, diabetes, hypertension as well as during pregnancy and lactation.
May impair ability to drive or operate machinery.
Potentiates the effects of CNS depressants and or alcohol.
Caution should be taken if patients feel drowsy, debilitated and hypoxia.
In large doses, liver impairment, respiratory and central nervous system depression may be experienced. Should be
used with care in patients suffering from respiratory function disorders (eg, asthma, emphysema).
Could cause mild drowsiness !
INTERACTIONS :
Actions maybe prolonged by MAOI. This could cause crisis hypertension.
Shake well before use !
Keep in a cool and dry place
PRESENTATION :
Bottles of 60 ml No.Reg. DTL8721002237A1.
Bottles of 100 ml No.Reg. DTL8721002237A1.
