About Combinol-D Syrup 120ml
Multi-ingredient cough and cold syrup for cough, nasal congestion and allergy symptoms.
Combinol-D Syrup 120ml Uses
- Dry and irritating cough
- Productive cough with chest congestion
- Common cold symptoms including a blocked or runny nose
- Allergy related cough and sneezing
- Throat irritation caused by cough
Combinol-D Syrup 120ml Benefits
- Combines five ingredients in one dose for cough, congestion and allergy relief
- Suppresses the cough reflex through dextromethorphan
- Loosens mucus in the chest through terpin hydrate and ammonium chloride
- Reduces nasal stuffiness through ephedrine
- Eases sneezing and watery eyes through chlorpheniramine
What Experts Say
Doctors in Pakistan often prescribe combination cough syrups like Combinol-D when a patient has a dry or irritating cough along with nasal congestion and allergy type symptoms. The five ingredient formula targets cough, congestion and mucus in one dose, which many family physicians find convenient for short term relief during flu season.
Pharmacists caution that this syrup contains ephedrine, a stimulant that can raise heart rate and blood pressure. People with high blood pressure, heart disease or thyroid problems should check with a doctor before starting this syrup, and it should never be combined with other decongestants or stimulant medicines.
Most physicians recommend using Combinol-D Syrup for a short course of five to seven days. If cough or congestion continues beyond this period, or if fever, chest pain or breathing difficulty develops, further medical evaluation is advised rather than continuing the syrup on its own.
Drug Class
- Combination cough and cold preparation
- Antitussive, antihistamine, decongestant and expectorant combination
Combinol-D Syrup 120ml Uses in Urdu
- خشک اور جلن والی کھانسی میں آرام کے لیے
- سینے میں بلغم اور بھاری پن کم کرنے کے لیے
- نزلہ زکام اور بند ناک کھولنے کے لیے
- الرجی کی وجہ سے چھینکوں اور کھانسی میں
- گلے کی جلن اور خراش میں
Combinol-D Syrup 120ml formula
- Dextromethorphan HBr + Ephedrine HCl + Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Terpin Hydrate + Ammonium Chloride
How to use Combinol-D Syrup 120ml?
- A measuring cup or spoon should always be used for an accurate dose, not a regular kitchen spoon
- Adults and children above 12 years: 10ml (two teaspoonfuls) three to four times daily, or as directed by a doctor
- Children 6 to 12 years: 5ml (one teaspoonful) three times daily, only on a doctor's advice
- Not recommended for children under 6 years due to the ephedrine and antihistamine content
- The syrup works best when taken with a full glass of water and plenty of fluids through the day
- A maximum course of five to seven days is generally advised unless a doctor recommends otherwise
Drug Interactions
- MAOIs: Taking this syrup with monoamine oxidase inhibitors can cause a dangerous rise in blood pressure due to the ephedrine content
- Sedatives And Alcohol: Combining with sedatives, sleep aids or alcohol increases the risk of excessive drowsiness
- Other Decongestants Or Stimulants: Using alongside other decongestant or stimulant medicines can add to heart rate and blood pressure effects
- Blood Pressure Medicines: Ephedrine may reduce the effectiveness of certain antihypertensive drugs
- Other Cough And Cold Products: Taking with other multi-ingredient cough syrups raises the risk of ingredient overdose
Risks and warnings
- Heart Conditions: Ephedrine in this syrup can raise heart rate and blood pressure, so caution is needed in hypertension or heart disease
- Thyroid Disorders: The stimulant effect of ephedrine may worsen symptoms in people with an overactive thyroid
- Drowsiness: Chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan can cause sedation, so driving or operating machinery is not advised until the effect is known
- Prostate Enlargement: Men with an enlarged prostate or urinary retention should use this syrup only under medical supervision
- Pregnancy And Breastfeeding: This syrup should only be used in pregnancy or while breastfeeding on a doctor's advice
- Alcohol: Alcohol should be avoided as it increases drowsiness caused by the antihistamine component
Combinol-D Syrup 120ml Side Effects
- Drowsiness or sleepiness
- Dry mouth and throat
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- Nausea or an upset stomach
- Restlessness or difficulty sleeping
- A faster than usual heartbeat
- Headache
- Blurred vision in some cases
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
- Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use
- Store out of reach and sight of children
- Discard any unused syrup after the expiry date printed on the pack
