Citric Acid + Diphenhydramine + Ammonium Chloride + Menthol
Information about Citric Acid + Diphenhydramine + Ammonium Chloride + Menthol
Citric acid + diphenhydramine + ammonium chloride + menthol uses
Citric Acid+Diphenhydramine+Ammonium Chloride+Menthol is used in the treatment of cough.
How citric acid + diphenhydramine + ammonium chloride + menthol works
This is a combination of four medicines: Citric Acid, Diphenhydramine, Ammonium Chloride and Menthol. Citric Acid is a natural substance that helps relieve mild cough. Diphenhydramine is an antiallergic which relieves cough associated with allergies by blocking a chemical messenger, histamine. Ammonium Chloride is an expectorant which works by decreasing the stickiness of mucus (phlegm) and helps in its removal from the airways. Menthol produces a cooling sensation and relieves throat irritation.
Common side effects of citric acid + diphenhydramine + ammonium chloride + menthol
Stomach pain/epigastric pain, Allergic reaction, Sleepiness, Dizziness, Impaired coordination, Thickened respiratory tract secretions