Benadryl Family Dry Forte



 
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Benadryl Family Dry Forte - Basic Information

 

Indication of Benadryl Family Dry Forte:

Used for symptom relief in non-productive coughNot to be used in asthma, COPD or respiratory failure

Action of Benadryl Family Dry Forte:

Acts by suppressing the cough center in the brain

Dose Advice of Benadryl Family Dry Forte:

Adult: 15-30mg 3-4 times dailyChild: 2-5 years: 3mg, 3-4 times daily>5 years: 7.5-15mg, 3-4 times dailyNot to be used in children < 2yearsPregnancy: Safe to use. ADEC category ALactation: No data available but should be safe to use

Schedule of Benadryl Family Dry Forte:

S2

Common side effects of Benadryl Family Dry Forte:

-Drowsiness-Constipation-Nausea-Vomiting-Drug Interactions: -Alcohol- increased drowsiness; avoid combined use-CNS depressants- increased respiratory depression; avoid concurrent use-MAOIs- May cause serotonin syndrome; avoid concomitant use

Uncommon side effects of Benadryl Family Dry Forte:

-Respiratory depression (rare)

Diseases treated by Benadryl Family Dry Forte:

Common Cold