Dilosyn Expectorant

Dilosyn Expectorant is used for the treatment of cough and congestion caused by bronchitis, the common cold and other illnesses. Dilosyn Expectorant contains methdilazine, ammonium chloride and sodium citrate which are used in combination for relieve of cough and congestion.

Dilosyn Expt

Ammonium Chloride/ Methdilazine Hydrochloride/ Sodium Citrate

Dilosyn Expt

100ml

GSK

Expectorant

(per 5 mL) Ammonium Chloride 0.1 g / Methdilazine Hydrochloride 2.5 mg / Sodium Citrate 50 mg

India

Methdilazine

Uses

Methdilazine is used as a treatment for allergic disorders and the symptoms it may cause.

How it Works

Methdilazine works to treat allergic disorders and its symptoms by blocking histamine from binding to its receptors, which helps to provide relief from any allergies and its symptoms.When an allergic reaction occurs, cells in the body release histamine, this causes histamine to bind to certain receptors in the body, which then leads to allergy symptoms. Methdilazine helps to overcome and treat these symptoms.

Common Side effects

Patients who take Methdilazine may suffer from such side effects;

Blood disorder,
Decreased blood pressure,
Dizziness,
Sleepiness,
Headache,
Tremors

Ammonium Chloride

Uses

Ammonium Chloride is used in the treatment of cough with the presence of mucus.

How it Works

Ammonium chloride works by decreasing the stickiness of airway mucus secretions and helps in their removal of the mucus from the airways.

Common Side effects

Some of the potential side effects of Ammonium Chloride include the symptoms below;

Facial swelling,
Allergic reaction,
Sickness,
Nausea,
Stomach pain,
Shortness of breath,
Difficulty in swallowing,
Throat disorder

Sodium citrate

Uses

Sodium Citrate is used in the treatment of cough.

How it Works

Sodium citrate works to thin and loosens the mucus secretions in the nasal passageways, thus making it easier to cough out, relieving the cough.

Common Side effects

Some of the potential side effects of Sodium citrate include the symptoms below;

Diarrhea,
Fluid loss.

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