Piritexyl Syrup, Ammonium Chloride/ Dextromethorphan/ Menthol/ Phenylephrine

Name: Piritexyl Syrup, Ammonium Chloride/ Dextromethorphan/ Menthol/ Phenylephrine
Brand: Piritexyl Syrup
SKU: 4324

Piritexyl Syrup is used for the treatment of cough. Piritexyl Syrup works as a decongestant which narros the blood vessels directly providing relief from stuffiness and congestion. Piritexyl Syrup also works to decrease the thickness of phlegm and helps to remove it from airways.

US Brand Name

Piritexyl Syrup

Generic Name

Ammonium Chloride/ Dextromethorphan/ Menthol/ Phenylephrine

Other Brand Name

Piritexyl Syrup

Packing

Manufacturer

Jenburkt Pharma

Form

Syrup

Strength

Ammonium Chloride 50 mg/5 mL / Dextromethorphan 5 mg/5 mL / Menthol 2.5 mg/5 mL / Phenylephrine 30 mg/5 mL

Country

100 mL USD $5.77

Phenylephrine

Uses

Phenylephrine is used in the treatment of nasal congestion, pupil dilation and low blood pressure that can occur during different type of anesthesia

How it Works

Phenylephrine works by decreasing swelling in the blood vessels of the nose and ears, thus lessening discomfort and making it easier to breathe. Phenylephrine is also be used dilate the eyes prior to eye surgery.

Common Side effects

Patients who take Phenylephrine may suffer from such side effects;

Nausea,
Vomiting,
Headache,
Palpitations,
Increased blood pressure,
Increased heart rate,
Irregular Heart beat

Dextromethorphan

Uses

Dextromethorphan is used in the treatment of dry cough.

How it Works

Dextromethorphan is known as a cough suppressant, Dextromethorphan works by affecting the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

Common Side effects

Some of the potential side effects of Dextromethorphan can include the symptoms below;

Sedation,
Sleepiness,
Weakness,
Dehydration,
Dizziness,
Lightheadedness,
Headache,
Sweating,
Anemia,
Fatigue,
Vomiting,
Nausea,
Edema,
Constipation,
Dry mouth.

Menthol

Uses

Menthol is used in the treatment of itching, dermatitis and eczema.

How it Works

Menthol works by activating the cold-sensitive TRPM8 receptors in the skin. Menthol, causes a feeling of coolness due to stimulation of cold receptors by inhibiting Ca++ currents of neuronal membranes. Menthol may also yield analgesic properties via kappa-opioid receptor agonism.

Common Side effects

Some of the potential side effects of Menthol can include the symptoms below;

Balance disorder,
Vomiting,
Altered heart rate,
Drowsiness,
Hypersensitivity reaction,
Nausea,
Abdominal pain,
Contact dermatitis,
Skin irritation,
Apnea,
Nystagmus,
Vertigo