Grilinctus Syrup 100 ml

Grilinctus Syrup 100 ml belongs to a class of medications called 'expectorants' primarily used to treat cough. Coughing (dry or productive) is the body's way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. There are two types of coughs, namely: Dry cough and chesty cough. A dry cough is tickly and doesn't produce any vicious or thick mucus, while a chesty cough (wet cough) produces mucous or sputum.

Grilinctus Syrup 100 ml contains Dextromethorphan, Chlorpheniramine, Guaiphenesin and Ammonium chloride. Dextromethorphan works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough, thereby decreasing the urge to cough. Chlorpheniramine blocks the action of histamine, which is responsible for causing allergic reactions. Guaiphenesin and Ammonium chloride increase the volume of fluid in the airways, reduce the stickiness of mucus and help to remove it from the airways. Together, Grilinctus Syrup 100 ml helps provides relief from cough.

Your doctor will recommend the dose and duration of Grilinctus Syrup 100 ml based on your medical condition. Some people may experience dry mouth, dry throat or nose, nausea, stomach upset, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, restlessness or nervousness. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Grilinctus Syrup 100 ml is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Grilinctus Syrup 100 ml may cause drowsiness, so drive or operate machinery only if you are alert. Avoid alcohol consumption as it may lead to increased drowsiness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions.

Grilinctus Syrup 100 ml is a combination of four drugs, namely: Dextromethorphan, Chlorpheniramine, Guaiphenesin and Ammonium chloride. Dextromethorphan belongs to the class of cough suppressants; it helps decrease the urge to cough. Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine (antiallergic drug) that provides relief from symptoms of allergy such as sneezing, stuffy/runny nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness. Guaifenesin and Ammonium chloride belongs to the class of irritants and expectorants that work by increasing the volume of fluid in the airways, reducing the stickiness of mucus and helps to remove it from the airways. Together, Grilinctus Syrup 100 ml provides relief from cough.

• Dry mouth
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach upset
• Constipation
• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Blurred vision
• Dizziness
• Restlessness or nervousness

Do not take Grilinctus Syrup 100 ml if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor if you have high blood pressure, fits, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), blockage in the stomach or intestines, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), enlarged prostate, pheochromocytoma (tumour in the adrenal glands), kidney, liver, lung, heart or urinary problems. 

Drug-Drug Interaction: Grilinctus Syrup 100 ml may interact with antiallergic drugs (diphenhydramine, cetirizine), antidepressants (duloxetine, sertraline, escitalopram), opioid painkiller (methadone), narcotic analgesics (hydrocodone, codeine), antipsychotics (haloperidol, quetiapine), antianxiety drug (alprazolam), medicines used to treat irregular heartbeats (quinidine, amiodarone), anticonvulsants (pregabalin) and a central nervous system stimulant (amphetamine).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have high blood pressure, fits, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), chronic bronchitis, emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

• DIPHENHYDRAMINE
• CETIRIZINE
• DULOXETINE
• SERTRALINE
• ESCITALOPRAM
• METHADONE
• HYDROCODONE
• CODEINE
• HALOPERIDOL
• QUETIAPINE
• ALPRAZOLAM
• QUINIDINE
• AMIODARONE
• PREGABALIN
• AMPHETAMINE

• Avoid dairy products such as milk, as it may increase mucus production.
• Avoid processed or refined foods. Replace baked foods, fried foods, white bread, white pasta, French fries, sugary desserts and chips with green leafy vegetables.
• Drink plenty of fluids to avoid a dry throat. It also helps loosen mucus.
• Avoid citrus fruits as they may worsen the cough.
• Eat fruits rich in water content, such as pears, watermelon, peaches and pineapples.

• You are recommended to inform the doctor that you are taking Grilinctus Syrup 100 ml if you are undergoing any medical tests or surgery.
• It is advised to stop using Grilinctus Syrup 100 ml if your cough persists for more than 1 week and it reoccurs or is accompanied by hay fever, skin rash or persistent fever. 

Cough: Coughing is the body's way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. Coughs may be dry or productive. A productive cough (wet cough) brings up sputum (phlegm, mucus and other matter) from the lungs. A dry cough does not produce sputum. Cough is commonly caused as a response to allergy or viral infection but coughing up mucus is possibly an indication of infection in the respiratory tract.