Refid D Syrup

Introduction Refid D Syrup is a combination medicine used to treat dry cough. It relieves the allergy symptoms like runny nose and watery eyes. It also provides relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose and produces a sensation of coolness which relieves throat irritation. Refid D Syrup is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, headache, loss of appetite, insomnia, skin rash, and itching. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make dizziness worse. Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. Keep it out of reach of children. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Smoking may worsen the medicine’s effect, therefore the use of tobacco and smoking should be avoided. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Pregnant women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Uses of Refid D Syrup Dry cough Side effects of Refid D Syrup Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you?re worried about them Common side effects of Refid D Nausea Vomiting Upset stomach Headache Sleepiness Loss of appetite Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) Skin rash Itching How to use Refid D Syrup Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Refid D Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. How Refid D Syrup works Refid D Syrup is a combination of four medicines: Dextromethorphan, triprolidine, phenylephrine and menthol which relieve dry cough. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that relieves cough by reducing the activity of cough centre in the brain. Triprolidine is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Phenylephrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose. Menthol is an organic compound which produces a sensation of coolness and relieves minor throat irritation. Safety Advice Alcohol UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Refid D Syrup. Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Refid D Syrup may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. Breastfeeding SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Refid D Syrup is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Driving UNSAFE Refid D Syrup may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Kidney SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Refid D Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Refid D Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. Liver UNSAFE Refid D Syrup is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.