Classes
DAE Class; Rx
Common Brand Names; PIRITON EXPECTORANT, Alcof E Expectorant
- Expectorant
Description
Ammonium Chloride / Chlorpheniramine / Glycerin / Sodium Citrate is used for Patients with metabolic alkalosis, Patients with hypochloremic states, Acidity, Gastric problems, Kidney stones, Allergy, Hay fever, Common cold, Watery eyes, Itchy throat/skin and other conditions
Indications
- Patients with metabolic alkalosis
- Patients with hypochloremic states
- Acidity
- Gastric problems
- Kidney stones
- Allergy
- Hay fever
- Common cold
- Watery eyes
- Itchy throat/skin
Adverse Effects
- Injection site reactions
- Rash
- Fever
- Irregular breathing
- Bradycardia
- Progressive drowsiness
- Mental confusion
- Twitching
- Convulsions
- Coma
- Nausea
- Skin rash
- Stomach upset
- Acute toxicity
- Feeling nervous
- Tightness in chest
- Stomach pain
- Drowsiness
- Muscular weakness
- Ringing in ears
- Constipation
- Blurred vision
- Hypotension
- Painful urination
- Dry mouth
- Changes in appetite
- Headache
- Age-related deficits in motor function
- Dizziness
- Bloating
- Vomiting
Warnings
- Ask a doctor before use if you have any breathing problems, glaucoma, or difficulty urinating
- Asthma
- Avoid alcohol and other sedatives while on this medication
- Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how this drug will affect you
- Avoid prolonged sun exposure
- Chronic bronchitis
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Consult a doctor if you have cardiac failure, hypertension, impaired renal function or peripheral and pulmonary edema
- Crystals can be dissolved by placing container in warm water bath
- Emphysema
Pregnancy and Lactation
Please consult with your doctor for case-specific recommendations.
Maximum Dosage
Adult
Child Dose
How supplied
Ammonium Chloride / Chlorpheniramine / Glycerin / Sodium Citrate