Viscodyne D Bottle Of 100ml Syrup

Viscodyne D syrup is a cough and cold preparation. It contains chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan as active substances. Chlorpheniramine is an anti-allergic medicine and dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant.

Viscodyne D syrup is used for temporary relief of cough due to throat irritation, sneezing, and running nose. You should avoid taking this syrup along with medicines used to treat your psychiatric illness, as it may worsen your condition. Viscodyne D syrup should be taken in the exact dose and duration as directed by the doctor.

Before using this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history. It is not recommended to use this syrup in children below 2 years of age. According to the advisory issued by the Union Health Ministry, cough and cold medications should not be prescribed or dispensed to children under two years of age.

These medications are generally not recommended for children under five years old. For children above that age, any use should be based on careful clinical evaluation and close supervision.

Dosage

Overdose

An overdose of Viscodyne D syrup may cause drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, and difficulty in releasing urine. If you experience any of the symptoms or think you have taken an excessive quantity of this syrup, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

Missing a dose of Viscodyne D syrup may reduce the effectiveness of the treatment. If you missed any dose of medicine, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Viscodyne D syrup contains a combination of chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan as active substances.
• Natural substances like histamine released in our body are responsible for allergies, such as sneezing or runny nose. Chlorpheniramine blocks the effect of these substances and provides relief of symptoms of a common cold.
• There are specific areas in the brain called the cough center, which when activated, produces coughing. Dextromethorphan affects these areas and deactivates them, thus helping in relieving the coughing.

Directions for Use

• Take Viscodyne D syrup as as directed by your doctor.
• Shake it well before use.
• Use a measuring cup, or spoon for the quantity.
• Do not consume this medicine directly from the bottle.
• Do not consume more than the prescribed dose.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Viscodyne D syrup during pregnancy?

There is limited information available on the effect of Viscodyne D syrup in human pregnancy. You should consult your doctor before using this cough syrup during pregnancy or if you think you may be pregnant. This syrup should be used only if it is needed after assessing the need and the risk.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Viscodyne D syrup while breastfeeding?

There is no information about the effects of Viscodyne D syrup during breastfeeding. Thus, it is unknown if Viscodyne D syrup passes into human milk. You should consult your doctor before using this cough syrup during breastfeeding.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Viscodyne D syrup?

Viscodyne D syrup produces blurring of vision and drowsiness as side effects. You should avoid driving if you do not feel well or are unable to stay alert.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Viscodyne D syrup?

Viscodyne D syrup may produce drowsiness or sleepiness as a side effect. Consuming it along with alcohol may exaggerate the drowsiness or sleepiness. Thus, you should avoid consuming alcohol while on treatment with this cough syrup.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have a cough for a long duration with a lot of mucus (like asthma, emphysema, or smoking).
• You have an eye problem like glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye).
• You have difficulty in urination and frequent urge to go to urination (enlarged prostate).
• You have problems with your heart or liver.
• You have any breathing problems, high blood pressure, or fits.
• You are giving this medicine to young children or elderly people.
• Your cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, or any other components of Viscodyne D syrup.
• If you are having or had medicines like sodium oxybate (used to prevent daytime sleepiness). If you are not sure what these medicines are, please confirm with your doctor.
• You should not take Viscodyne D syrup with or at least two weeks after the treatment with any medicine from class monoamine oxidase inhibitors like phenelzine or selegiline (used to treat mental illness or Parkinson's disease).

Side effects

• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Viscodyne D syrup works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Inform the doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are taking or might take to avoid possible interaction.
• Viscodyne D syrup should not be taken with medicines called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) like selegiline and phenelzine.
• This medicine should be used cautiously with other medicines like codeine and hydrocodone (used for cough) that cause drowsiness.
• Alcohol, marijuana, medicines to treat mental illness (alprazolam, lorazepam, zolpidem), muscle-relaxing medicines (carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine), other antihistamine medicines (cetirizine, diphenhydramine) should be consumed with caution.

Interactions with food items

Do not consume grapefruit juice or any other products which might have grapefruit juice with Viscodyne D syrup.

Storage and disposal

• Store Viscodyne D syrup below 25°C in a clean and dry place.
• Protect it from moisture, sunlight, and heat.
• Keep the medicine away from children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I use Viscodyne D syrup if I am having a prostate problem?

• Patients suffering from prostate problems (benign prostatic hyperplasia) have symptoms like difficulty passing urine, frequent urge to go to for urination, and dribbling of urine. This medicine contains a medicine named Chlorpheniramine, which produces urine retention as a side effect. Therefore, taking this syrup with a prostate problem will worsen the condition. So it is advisable to talk to your doctor about your problem before using it.

Can I use Viscodyne D syrup along with other medicines used to treat my psychiatric illness?

No, you should not use Viscodyne D syrup if you are taking medicines for mental illness.

Can Viscodyne D syrup be used in children?

Viscodyne D syrup should not be used in children below 2 years of age. Please refrain from using any medicines for your children without consulting a child specialist.

How long does it take for Viscodyne D syrup to show its action?

It can start showing its action approximately after 2 hours of consumption. However, it varies among individuals depending on their physiological nature.

Can I take Viscodyne D syrup if I have an eye problem?

Viscodyne D syrup contains Chlorpheniramine, it increases the pressure in the eye and thus decreases the effectiveness of glaucoma medicines. So it is always advisable to talk to your doctor about your eye problem before using this syrup.

What is Viscodyne D syrup used for?

Viscodyne D syrup is used to provide short-term relief from sneezing, cough, or runny nose due to minor throat and airway irritation, which occurs during common colds and other respiratory allergies.

Does Viscodyne D syrup cause sleepiness?

Yes, an individual may experience sleepiness/drowsiness with the use of Viscodyne D syrup. If you experience any such effects after using this medicine, it is recommended that you do not drive, operate machines, or perform any such tasks that require mental alertness.