Swidril Exp (100 ml) Expectorant

Swidril Exp (100 ml) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Ind-Swift Limited. 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 Ammonium Chloride, Diphenhydramine,Menthol,Sodium Citrate. This drug comes in the form of Expectorant. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 100 ml and is priced at Rs 30 (arround $0.42 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :(Ammonium Chloride+ Diphenhydramine+Menthol+Sodium Citrate)
Pharma Company :Ind-Swift Limited
Brand Label :Swidril Exp (100 ml)
Preparation Type :Expectorant
Single Dose :5 ml
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
  • Ammonium Chloride-138 mg
  • Menthol-1.14 mg
  • Sodium Citrate-57.03 mg
  • Diphenhydramine-14.08 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :100 ml
Price Unit :Rs 1.5 INR (arround $0.021 US Dollar)
Price Pack :Rs 30 INR (arround $0.42 US Dollar)

Drug details for Swidril Exp (100 ml)

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredients or salts in Swidril Exp (100 ml) are :

  • Ammonium Chloride-138 mg
  • Menthol-1.14 mg
  • Sodium Citrate-57.03 mg
  • Diphenhydramine-14.08 mg

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..

Swidril Exp (100 ml) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :

There are 15 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Swidril Exp (100 ml), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Ammonium Chloride-138 mg Menthol-1.14 mg Sodium Citrate-57.03 mg Diphenhydramine-14.08 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.

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