Therapeutic Class

Cough and cold preparations
Dosage Form, Composition & NAFDAC Registration Number (NRN)
Syrup Adult?(NRN: 04-1287): Ammonium chloride 135 mg, Diphenhydramine HCl 14 mg, Sodium citrate 57 mg, Menthol 1.1 mg per 5 mL.
Pack size: 100 mL.
Pharmacology
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride is an antihistamine with anticholinergic (drying) and sedative effects. Antihistamines appear to compete with histamine for cell receptor sites on effector cells.
Indications
Tussylin cough syrup is indicated for severe frequent cough and bronchial congestion.
Syrup Children?(NRN: 04-0704): Diphenhydramine HCl 7 mg, Sodium citrate 28.5 mg, Menthol 0.55 mg per 5 mL.
Pack size: 100 mL.
Tussylin cough syrup is indicated for severe frequent cough and bronchial congestion.
Contra-indications
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
Precautions/Warnings
Use according to your physician?s prescription. Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not use after the expiry date.
Interactions
Not available.
Adverse Effects
Not available.
Dosage & Administration
Children (1 ? 5 years):?1 teaspoon (5 mL) 3 times daily;
Over 6 years: 2 teaspoon (10 mL) 3 times daily.
Not recommended for children under 1 year
Storage/Handling Recommendations
Store in a cool dry place out of the reach of children.

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