Meryl Linctus Syrup
Pheniramine + Guaifenesin
5mg + 10mg
Simca
| Pack size | 100ml |
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| Retail Price | 110.00 NPR |
Indications
Meryl Linctus Syrup is used for:
Allergic conditions, Cough
Adult Dose
Oral
Allergic conditions, Cough
Adult: As Syrup: 1-2 (200-400mg) tsf 2-3 times daily.
Child Dose
Oral
Allergic conditions, Cough
Child > 6 years: As Syrup: 1/2-1 tsf (100-200mg) 2-3 times daily
Renal Dose
Administration
Should be taken with food. Take after meals.
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity, neonates and premature infants.
Precautions
May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Has potential for abuse. Narrow angle glaucoma, asthma or severe CV disease. Persistent cough e.g. occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema. Pregnancy and lactation. Elderly.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Pheniramine + Guaifenesin :
Sedation. Hypersensitivity reactions. Lassitude, dizziness, tinnitus, inability to concentrate, incoordination, irritability, insomnia and tremors. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, colic, epigastric pain, anorexia, dryness of mouth and constipation. Urinary retention. Palpitations, headache. Blurred vision, increased intraocular pressure. Muscular weakness. Rarely, blood dyscrasias e.g. agranulocytosis, haemolytic anaemia. GI discomfort, nausea and vomiting; dizziness, drowsiness, headache; rash; decreased uric acid levels;
Mechanism of Action
Pheniramine is an alkylamine derivative with histamine H1-receptor antagonist effects. It also has anticholinergic and moderate sedative effects.
Guaifenesin increases the volume and reduce the viscosity of tenacious sputum and is used as an expectorant for productive cough.
Note
Meryl Linctus 5mg + 10mg Syrup manufactured by Simca. Its generic name is Pheniramine + Guaifenesin. Meryl Linctus is availble in Nepal.
Farmaco Nepal drug index information on Meryl Linctus Syrup is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.