Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup
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About Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup
Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup is used to treat a dry cough. Coughing is a natural reflex that helps remove irritants such as allergens, mucus, and smoke from the airways and prevents infections. A dry cough is irritating and does not produce mucus, whereas a wet cough generates mucus or phlegm, which helps clear the airways, typically due to infections or irritation.
Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup contains Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, which works by blocking the cough receptor present in the brain, which is known to cause cough.
The most common side effects of Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup are dizziness, drowsiness, sleepiness, confusion, and nausea. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and typically resolve on their own over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup or any other medication. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before starting Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup. Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup should be given to children only if prescribed by the doctor.
Uses of Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup
Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup is used in the treatment of dry cough. The detailed uses of Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup are as follows:
- Relief from dry cough: Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup provides temporary relief from dry cough caused by allergic reactions or irritants in the air.
- Soothing an irritated throat: Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup helps to soothe the throat and reduce the urge to cough, allowing for better sleep during nighttime cough episodes.
- Cough suppressant: Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup helps ease symptoms of dry, non-productive coughs caused by colds or environmental irritants like smoke, dust, or pollutants.
- Antihistamine benefits: Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup acts as an antihistamine to alleviate coughing due to upper respiratory tract allergies.
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Directions for Use
- Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup can be taken with or without food.
- Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
- Swallow Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, break, or chew it.
Key Benefits
- Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup is primarily used to treat a dry cough.
- It works by acting on the cough centre in the brain to reduce the urge to cough, helping provide relief from sleeplessness or discomfort caused by constant coughing.
- It is commonly used for the short-term treatment of coughs caused by colds or respiratory infections when the cough is dry and non-productive (i.e., without mucus).
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- Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
- Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
- Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
- Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
- Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
- Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
- Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
- Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
- Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
- Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
- Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
- Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
- Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
- Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
- Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
- What to Do if Vomiting Persists
- Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
- Inform your doctor about your constipation symptoms. They may adjust your medication or advise alternative treatments.
- Stay hydrated by drinking sufficient of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help soften stool and promote bowel movements.
- Increase fibre intake by eating foods high in fibre, such as fruits, whole grains, vegetables and legumes, to help bulk up the stool.
- Establish a bowel routine by trying to go to the bathroom at the same time each day to train your bowels.
- Engaging in regular exercise, like walking or yoga, can support in bowel movement stimulation.
- Consult your doctor if constipation persists, and discuss alternative treatments or adjustments to your medication.
- Get enough sleep. Maintain a regular sleep cycle.
- Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
- Manage stress with yoga or meditation.
- Limit alcohol and caffeine.
- Avoid driving or operating machinery unless you are alert.
- Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
- Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
- When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
- Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
- Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
- If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
- Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
- Avoid driving or operating machinery or activities that require high focus until you know how the medication affects you.
- Maintain a fixed sleeping schedule, create a relaxing bedtime routine and ensure your sleeping space is comfortable to maximize your sleep quality.
- Limit alcohol and caffeine as these may worsen drowsiness and disturb sleep patterns.
- Drink plenty of water as it helps with alertness and keeps you hydrated and for overall well-being.
- Moderate physical activity can improve energy levels, but avoid intense workouts right before bedtime.
- Confusion is a major psychotic disorder that needs immediate medical attention.
- Acknowledge your experience and put effort to control confusion.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol intake as it can worsen the condition and increase your confusion.
- Practice meditation and yoga to avoid anxiety, which can be one of the leading causes.
- Talk to your dietician and consume food that can improve your mental health.
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Drug Warnings
- Do not take Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup if you are allergic to Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup or any of its components.
- Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup should not be stopped abruptly as it might lead to withdrawal symptoms like irritability, anxiety, diarrhoea, restlessness, and increased blood pressure.
- If your condition does not improve, your cough returns, or if a fever or rash accompanies it, please visit your doctor immediately, as this could be a serious issue.
- Also, Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup should be taken at least 15 days after your last dose of antidepressants, especially monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO), as taking both together may be fatal.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before starting Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup.
- Please do not smoke, as it might worsen your symptoms. Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medications or if you have any pre-existing medical conditions so that they can rule out potential interactions.
- It is not recommended for children under 4 years of age.
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Co-administration of Isocarboxazid with Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup and Isocarboxazid can lead to an interaction. However, if you experience any symptoms like confusion, hallucination, seizure, changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle stiffness, tremors, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Co-administration of Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup and Procarbazine may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Procarbazine with Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms - confusion, hallucination, seizure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering, shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm, stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea - make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Taking Rasagiline with Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup with Rasagiline is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms like confusion, hallucination, fits, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, shaking, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Phenelzine and Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Phenelzine and Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup can lead to an interaction. However, if you experience any symptoms like confusion, hallucination, seizure, changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle stiffness, tremors, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Co-administration of Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup and Selegiline may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Selegiline with Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms - confusion, hallucination, fits, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering, shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm, stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea - make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Taking Tranylcypromine with Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increases in your body).
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup with Tranylcypromine is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, hallucination(seeing and hearing things that do not exist), fit blood pressure alteration, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Pargyline and Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup and Pargyline can lead to an interaction. However, if you experience any symptoms like confusion, hallucination, seizure, changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle stiffness, tremors, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Co-administration of Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup and Doxepin may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup and Doxepin, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as seizure (fits), confusion, hallucination, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, tremors, incoordination, blurred vision, muscle spasms or stiffness, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, and diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup and Escitalopram may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup and Escitalopram, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, tremors, incoordination, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramp, and diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Linezolid with Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Linezolid along with Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup can lead to interaction, it can be taken if recommended by a doctor. While taking these medications if you experience, confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, a shaking sensation, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Wash your hands with soap and water regularly to prevent the spread of germs.
- Eat plenty of foods rich in good bacteria, like yoghurt, to improve overall health.
- Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.
- Gargle with salt water for relief from a sore throat.
- Do not smoke, as it might worsen your symptoms.
- Avoid alcohol consumption as it may cause tiredness, drowsiness, or lack of concentration.
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
Avoid consumption of alcohol with Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup as it may cause increased drowsiness. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup belongs to pregnancy category C. Its safety in pregnancy is unknown, so it should be taken only if prescribed by a doctor.
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
The safety of Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup in breastfeeding women is unknown, so it should be taken only if prescribed by a doctor.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup may cause drowsiness or tiredness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup.
Liver
Consult your doctor
Take Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
Take Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney disease. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup is not recommended for children below the age of 4. Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup should be given to children only if prescribed by a child specialist.
Heart
Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup should be taken with caution in patients with heart problems. Please inform your doctor if you have any pre-existing heart problems.
Geriatrics
Consult your doctor
Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup should be given with caution in elderly patients due to an increased risk of side effects. Seek medical advice before using Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup.
FAQs
Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup is used to relieve a dry cough caused by cold, flu, or throat irritation.
Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup works by blocking the cough receptor present in the brain, which is known to cause cough.
To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if your condition does not improve or if you experience any difficulty whilst taking Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup.
Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup may cause drowsiness. So, operating any machinery or driving a car, doing an activity that requires concentration and alertness, should be avoided unless you are alert.
Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup can have addictive effects if taken in more than the recommended dose. Hence, take Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup only as prescribed.
It is not recommended to take Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup along with any antidepressant medication, as it can lead to unpleasant side effects or drug interactions. Also, Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup should be taken at least 15 days after your last dose of antidepressants, especially monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).
Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup may cause drowsiness/sleepiness. Hence, drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
It is not known if it is safe to take Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup in schizophrenic patients. Consult the doctor before giving Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup to a patient with schizophrenia.
No, Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup is not a steroid, opiate, antihistamine, narcotic, NSAID, controlled substance, or contains alcohol or codeine. It's an antitussive medication.
Yes, Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup is safe if taken in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.
Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup is not known to affect blood pressure. However, it is advised to consult the doctor before starting Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup if you have high blood pressure.
It is advisable to consult a doctor before taking Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup with other medications to prevent any unpleasant side effects or interactions.
No, Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup is not an antibiotic. It is an anti-tussive agent used to treat a dry cough.
Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup starts working within a few minutes and lasts for several hours.
Yes, Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup is good for a dry cough. It treats dry cough by blocking the cough receptor present in the brain.
Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup should not be taken by people who are allergic to any of the components in Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup or if they have used an MAO inhibitor within the past 14 days.
Yes, Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup helps clear the throat and soothe a cough.
No, Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup is not banned in India.
Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup should be taken only for the duration prescribed by the doctor. If your condition persists or worsens, please consult the doctor.
Yes, Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup can be taken at night or as advised by the doctor.
Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup should be taken as advised by the doctor. The doctor will determine the dosage of Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup based on your condition.
Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup is not recommended for children below the age of 4. It should be given to children over 4 years old only if prescribed by a doctor.
Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup can be taken with or without food. Use it as advised by the doctor.
The most common side effects of Biochemdryl DR 15mg Syrup are dizziness, drowsiness, sleepiness, confusion, and nausea. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and typically resolve on their own over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
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- https://www.drugs.com/dextromethorphan.html#:~:text=Dextromethorphan%20is%20a%20cough%20suppressant,counter%20and%20prescription%20combination%20medications.
- https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.1523.pdf
- https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682492.html
- https://www.healthline.com/symptom/cough#causes
