Pedryl 10 mg/5 ml (Syrup)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 20.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Diphenhydramine hydrochloride
Company	Oyster pharmaceuticals ltd

Title

Pedryl Syrup

Description

Pedryl syrup is indicated for the treatment of allergic diseases such as hay fever, allergic rhinitis, urticaria, angioedema, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, gastrointestinal allergy, pruritus, physical allergies, and more. It is also used for postoperative nausea and vomiting, certain forms of parkinsonism, and certain allergic conjunctivitis. Sometimes it may be used as a night-time sleep aid and for the short-term management of insomnia. It has anti-histaminic, anti-emetic, anti-vertigo, and sedative and hypnotic properties.

Dimensions

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Color Options

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Functions

Allergy Relief
Antihistamine
Sleep Aid
Motion Sickness Relief
Anti-emetic
Anti-vertigo
Sedative
Hypnotic

Materials

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Technical Specifications

Dosage & Administration:
- Antihistamine and Antitussive Tablet:
  - Adults: 25 mg to 50 mg 3 to 4 times daily
  - Children (10 years or over): 25 mg 3 or 4 times daily
- Antihistamine and Antitussive Syrup:
  - Children under 2 years: 2.5 mL every 4 to 6 hours
  - Children 2 to under 6 years: 5 mL every 4 to 6 hours
  - Children 6 to 12 years: 10-20 mL every 4 to 6 hours
  - Adults and children 12 years and over: 10-20 mL every 4 to 6 hours
- Sleep Aid: Adults and children over 12 years: 50 mg at bedtime
Interaction: May interact with antidepressants, particularly of the tricyclic and monoamine oxidase inhibitor types. CNS effect is increased by alcohol and other CNS depressant drugs.

Design Elements

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Usability Features

Contraindications:
- Premature or newborn infants
- Hypersensitivity to any component of the drug
- Asthma attack
- Narrow-angle glaucoma
- Prostatic hypertrophy
- Stenosing peptic ulcer
- Pyloroduodenal obstructions
- Bladder neck obstruction
- Patients receiving antidepressant therapy
Side Effects:
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Dryness of mouth
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Vertigo
- Palpitation
- Blurring of vision
- Headache
- Restlessness
- Insomnia
- Thickening of bronchial secretions
- Allergic reactions
- Diarrhoea
- Excitation
Pregnancy & Lactation: Safety for use in pregnancy and lactation has not been established.
Precautions & Warnings: Patients should be cautioned not to operate vehicles or hazardous machinery until their response to the drug has been determined.
Overdose Effects: Antihistamine overdose reactions may vary from central nervous system depression to stimulation. Stimulation is particularly likely in children. Atropine-like signs and symptoms may also occur.

Therapeutic Class

Sedating Anti-histamine

Storage Conditions

Do not store above 30°C temperature. Keep away from light and wet place. Keep out of reach of children.