Diphenhydramine + Phenylephrine + Sodium Citrate + Ammonium chloride Benefits & Uses

Diphenhydramine + Phenylephrine + Sodium Citrate + Ammonium chloride is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Allergy
Motion Sickness
Allergic Rhinitis (Read More - Home Remedies for Allergic Rhinitis)
Metabolic Syndrome

Other Benefits

Diphenhydramine + Phenylephrine + Sodium Citrate + Ammonium chloride Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Diphenhydramine + Phenylephrine + Sodium Citrate + Ammonium chloride Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Diphenhydramine + Phenylephrine + Sodium Citrate + Ammonium chloride is used -

Severe

Hypersensitivity
Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)
Increased Heart Rate

Moderate

Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Blurred vision
Confusion
Difficulty urinating
Tachycardia
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Hallucinations
Increased blood pressure

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Skin irritation
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Dry Mouth
Fatigue
Headache
Sleepiness
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Restlessness
Tremor

Common

Unsteadiness
Diarrhoea
Muscle cramps or spasms (painful)
Weight gain
Rash

Unknown

Coma
Metabolic acidosis

Diphenhydramine + Phenylephrine + Sodium Citrate + Ammonium chloride Related Warnings

Is the use of Diphenhydramine + Phenylephrine + Sodium Citrate + Ammonium chloride safe for pregnant women?

Diphenhydramine + Phenylephrine + Sodium Citrate + Ammonium chloride can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Diphenhydramine + Phenylephrine + Sodium Citrate + Ammonium chloride right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Diphenhydramine + Phenylephrine + Sodium Citrate + Ammonium chloride safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Diphenhydramine + Phenylephrine + Sodium Citrate + Ammonium chloride in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Diphenhydramine + Phenylephrine + Sodium Citrate + Ammonium chloride is unavailable.
What is the effect of Diphenhydramine + Phenylephrine + Sodium Citrate + Ammonium chloride on the Kidneys?

Diphenhydramine + Phenylephrine + Sodium Citrate + Ammonium chloride rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Diphenhydramine + Phenylephrine + Sodium Citrate + Ammonium chloride on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Diphenhydramine + Phenylephrine + Sodium Citrate + Ammonium chloride on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Diphenhydramine + Phenylephrine + Sodium Citrate + Ammonium chloride on the Heart?

Diphenhydramine + Phenylephrine + Sodium Citrate + Ammonium chloride is completely safe for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Diphenhydramine + Phenylephrine + Sodium Citrate + Ammonium chloride with Other Drugs

Diphenhydramine + Phenylephrine + Sodium Citrate + Ammonium chloride should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Alcohol

Morphine

Codeine

Quinidine

Rasagiline

Amitriptyline

Amoxapine

Hyoscyamine

Quinidine

Levofloxacin

Amprenavir

Amprenavir Capsule

Amphetamine

Amphetamine Tablet

Diphenhydramine + Phenylephrine + Sodium Citrate + Ammonium chloride Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Diphenhydramine + Phenylephrine + Sodium Citrate + Ammonium chloride unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Asthma
Liver Disease
Glaucoma
Peptic Ulcer
Hyperthyroidism
Depression
Angina
Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Hyperthyroidism
Diabetes
Glaucoma
Thyroid problems
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Calcium Deficiency
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Diphenhydramine + Phenylephrine + Sodium Citrate + Ammonium chloride

Is this Diphenhydramine + Phenylephrine + Sodium Citrate + Ammonium chloride habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Diphenhydramine + Phenylephrine + Sodium Citrate + Ammonium chloride has not been reported.

Diphenhydramine + Phenylephrine + Sodium Citrate + Ammonium chloride Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Diphenhydramine + Phenylephrine + Sodium Citrate + Ammonium chloride

You can take Diphenhydramine + Phenylephrine + Sodium Citrate + Ammonium chloride with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Diphenhydramine + Phenylephrine + Sodium Citrate + Ammonium chloride

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Diphenhydramine + Phenylephrine + Sodium Citrate + Ammonium chloride with alcohol will be.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 441-443

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 663

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Diphenhydramine (diphenhydramine hydrochloride)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Vazculep (phenylephrine hydrochloride)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 135-136

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1020-1022

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