Physicuf-D Syrup 100 ml belongs to the class of medications called ‘expectorants’ used to treat cough. Cough is a common reflex action to clear foreign particles, mucus or irritants present in the airway. Physicuf-D Syrup 100 ml also treats symptoms such as runny nose, throat or airway irritation, sinus pressure or congestion, watery, or itchy eyes and sneezing associated with upper respiratory tract infections.
Physicuf-D Syrup 100 ml is a combination of six medicines: Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Sodium citrate, Menthol, and Ammonium chloride. Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine and works by blocking histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. Dextromethorphan acts as a cough suppressant by blocking nerve signals transmitted from the cough centre in the brain. Guaifenesin and ammonium chloride work by helping in the removal of mucus (phlegm) from the airways . Sodium citrate is a 'mucolytic agent' that makes sputum less viscous and easier to cough out. Menthol is an organic compound that produces a cooling sensation and relieves throat irritation. Thus, together Physicuf-D Syrup 100 ml helps to relieve overall cough, cold and allergic symptoms.
You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. However, Physicuf-D Syrup 100 ml is usually prescribed for short-term use (not more than 7 days). The common side-effects of Physicuf-D Syrup 100 ml are dry mouth, nausea, stomach upset, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness and restlessness. These side-effects usually do not require any medical attention. However, consult a doctor immediately if any of these side-effects persist or worsen.
Do not take Physicuf-D Syrup 100 ml if you are allergic to any contents of it. Physicuf-D Syrup 100 ml is not recommended for treating the chronic cough associated with smoking, or lung problems such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or emphysema. It is also used with caution in patients diagnosed with high blood pressure, epilepsy (fits), glaucoma (a condition caused by increased pressure inside the eye), urination problems and phenylketonuria (a congenital disability resulting in accumulation of phenylalanine (amino acid) in the body). Please do not take this medication with alcohol or sedatives, hypnotics or tranquillizers as it increases the risk of side-effects. It is also not recommended for use in children below 2 years of age. It is also used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women.
