Lenodryl B (60 ml) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Marc Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.. This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Bromhexine, Ammonium Chloride,Diphenhydramine,Menthol,Sodium Citrate. This drug comes in the form of Expectorant. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 60 ml and is priced at Rs 17 (arround $0.238 US Dollar)
The main active ingredients or salts in Lenodryl B (60 ml) are :
Menthol-1.14 mg
Ammonium Chloride-13.8 mg
Bromhexine-4 mg
Sodium Citrate-57.03 mg
Diphenhydramine-14.8 mg
Bromhexine Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Potent mucolytic and mucokinetic agent, capable of bringing out bronchial secretion especially mucous plugs. Chronic obstructive lung disease and bronchiectisis.
For more details on Bromhexine, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Bromhexine..
Ammonium Chloride Indication (Prescribed for or used as):
For more details on Ammonium Chloride, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Ammonium Chloride..
Diphenhydramine Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Diphenhydramine is used to relieve red, irritated, itchy, watery eyes; sneezing; and runny nose caused by hay fever, allergies, or the common cold. Diphenhydramine is also used to relieve cough caused by minor throat or airway irritation. Diphenhydramine is also used to prevent and treat motion sickness, and to treat insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep). Diphenhydramine is also used to control abnormal movements in people who have early stage parkinsonian syndrome (a disorder of the nervous system that causes difficulties with movement, muscle control, and balance) or who are experiencing movement problems as a side effect of a medication.Diphenhydramine will relieve the symptoms of these conditions but will not treat the cause of the symptoms or speed recovery. Diphenhydramine should not be used to cause sleepiness in children. Diphenhydramine is in a class of medications called antihistamines. It works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms.Anti allergic, antitussive, antiemetic, antianxiolytic, hypnotic to treat drug induced extra pyramidal side effects.
For more details on Diphenhydramine, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Diphenhydramine..
Menthol Indication (Prescribed for or used as):
For more details on Menthol, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Menthol..
Sodium Citrate Indication (Prescribed for or used as):
For more details on Sodium Citrate, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Sodium Citrate..
Lenodryl B (60 ml) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 0 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Lenodryl B (60 ml), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Menthol-1.14 mg Ammonium Chloride-13.8 mg Bromhexine-4 mg Sodium Citrate-57.03 mg Diphenhydramine-14.8 mg). Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.