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Ammonium Chloride+Sodium Citrate+Diphenhydramine+Menthol
How Ammonium Chloride+Sodium Citrate+Diphenhydramine+Menthol works
This is a combination of four medicines: Ammonium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Diphenhydramine and Menthol which relieve cold symptoms. Ammonium chloride is an expectorant which works by decreasing the stickiness of airway secretions and helps in their removal from the airways. Sodium citrate is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Diphenhydramine is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Menthol is an organic compound which produces a sensation of coolness and relieves minor throat irritation.
Side Effects
Stomach pain / epigastric pain, Allergic reaction, Sleepiness, Dizziness, Thickened respiratory tract secretions, Coordination impaired
Usage
Ammonium Chloride+Sodium Citrate+Diphenhydramine+Menthol is used in the treatment of cough.
