Ammonium Chloride+Noscapine+Sodium Citrate is used in the treatment of dry cough.
How Ammonium Chloride + Noscapine + Sodium Citrate works
Ammonium Chloride + Noscapine + Sodium Citrate is a combination of three medicines: Ammonium chloride, noscapine and sodium citrate which relieve dry cough. Ammonium chloride is an expectorant which decreases the stickiness of mucus (phlegm) and helps in its removal from the airways. Noscapine is a cough suppressant that relieves cough by reducing the activity of cough centre in the brain. Sodium citrate is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out.
Common side effects of Ammonium Chloride + Noscapine + Sodium Citrate
Nausea, Vomiting, Impaired coordination, Hallucination, Decreased libido, Prostate enlargement, Loss of appetite, Dilatation of pupil, Increased heart rate, Muscle spasm, Chest pain, Increased alertness, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Expert advice for Ammonium Chloride + Noscapine + Sodium Citrate
Take Ammonium Chloride + Noscapine + Sodium Citrate exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than recommended. Use a proper measuring cup or spoon to measure the dosage.
Inform your doctor if your child has had a cough for a long time, has asthma or suffers from serious asthma attacks, or the cough is accompanied by a fever or rash.
Along with giving Ammonium Chloride + Noscapine + Sodium Citrate, keep your child away from irritants, like smoke, pollution, dust, etc.
Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha