Benadryl DR Kids Syrup for Dry Cough & Sore Throat, 100 ml contains an anti-tussive (relieve cough) medication primarily used to treat dry cough. Cough is a reflex action that helps to clear any foreign irritant or mucus in the throat. Mostly cough lasts for a short time (two to three weeks), so it is acute. But sometimes, if it is persistent for more than eight weeks it can lead to chronic cough. Dry cough refers to a cough where there is no mucus or secretion along with cough.
Benadryl DR Kids Syrup for Dry Cough & Sore Throat, 100 ml contains Dextromethorphan, which is a cough suppressant. It works by blocking the cough receptor present in the brain, which is known to cause cough. Benadryl DR Kids Syrup for Dry Cough & Sore Throat, 100 ml is generally prescribed for short-term treatment of dry cough. It does not treat chronic cough or cough caused due to smoking, emphysema, and asthma.
Take Benadryl DR Kids Syrup for Dry Cough & Sore Throat, 100 ml as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take Benadryl DR Kids Syrup for Dry Cough & Sore Throat, 100 ml based on your medical condition. The most common side effects of Benadryl DR Kids Syrup for Dry Cough & Sore Throat, 100 ml are dizziness, drowsiness, sleepiness, confusion, and nausea. Most of these side effects of Benadryl DR Kids Syrup for Dry Cough & Sore Throat, 100 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Do not take Benadryl DR Kids Syrup for Dry Cough & Sore Throat, 100 ml if you are allergic to Benadryl DR Kids Syrup for Dry Cough & Sore Throat, 100 ml or Dextromethorphan. Increase the intake of fluids so that the mucus present loosens and the throat remains lubricated. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before starting Benadryl DR Kids Syrup for Dry Cough & Sore Throat, 100 ml. Also, mention all the OTC medicines you are talking to your doctor about before taking Benadryl DR Kids Syrup for Dry Cough & Sore Throat, 100 ml. Benadryl DR Kids Syrup for Dry Cough & Sore Throat, 100 ml 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 or your cough comes back or occurs with fever or rash, please visit the doctor immediately as this could due be serious.
