Diphenhydramine + Aminophylline + Ammonium Chloride + Menthol is a combination medication used to treat respiratory symptoms associated with asthma, bronchitis, and other respiratory conditions.
The indications of Diphenhydramine + Aminophylline + Ammonium Chloride + Menthol include:
Relief of cough: This medication can help to suppress coughing and make it easier to breathe.
Treatment of bronchospasm: This medication can help to relax the smooth muscles in the airways, making it easier to breathe.
Relief of wheezing: This medication can help to reduce the wheezing sound that often accompanies respiratory conditions.
Reduction of mucus production: The ammonium chloride in this medication can help to loosen and thin mucus in the lungs, making it easier to cough up and clear out of the body.
Treatment of allergic reactions: Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine that can help to reduce the symptoms of allergic reactions, such as itching, sneezing, and a runny nose.
Dosage:
Adults: 10 mL to 20 mL, three to four times daily, as needed.
Children (6 to 12 years old): 5 mL to 10 mL, three to four times daily, as needed.
Children (2 to 6 years old): 2.5 mL to 5 mL, three to four times daily, as needed.
Infants (under 2 years old): Dosage should be determined by a healthcare provider based on the child's weight and medical condition.
Content
Diphenhydramine 25 mg / Aminophylline 100 mg / Ammonium Chloride 125 mg / Menthol 1 mg per 5 mL Syrup
Diphenhydramine 12.5 mg / Aminophylline 100 mg / Ammonium Chloride 125 mg / Menthol 1 mg per capsule or tablet or solution for nebulization
Pregnancy
Caution Advised
Stability
Antihistamine
Bronchodilator
Expectorant
Cough Suppressant
Contra Indications
Diphenhydramine + Aminophylline + Ammonium Chloride + Menthol should not be used by patients who are allergic to any of the ingredients in the medication, as it can cause a severe allergic reaction. It should also not be used by patients with a history of seizures, or by patients who are currently taking medications that interact with aminophylline, such as certain antibiotics or antifungal medications.
Precautions
Diphenhydramine + Aminophylline + Ammonium Chloride + Menthol should not be used by patients who are allergic to any of the ingredients in the medication, as it can cause a severe allergic reaction. It should also not be used by patients with a history of seizures, or by patients who are currently taking medications that interact with aminophylline, such as certain antibiotics or antifungal medications.