What is Tricohist Syrup 60ml?
Tricohist Syrup 60ml is a combination oral medicine . It contains several active ingredients intended to relieve selected respiratory symptoms associated with colds, allergies and coughs.
Active ingredients
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 5mg: An antihistamine that helps reduce symptoms such as sneezing and a runny nose. It can cause drowsiness.
Promethazine hydrochloride 2.5mg: An antihistamine that helps relieve allergy-related symptoms and may cause sedation.
Ephedrine hydrochloride 7.5mg: A sympathomimetic medicine that can help relieve nasal congestion but may increase heart rate and blood pressure.
Ammonium chloride 90mg: An expectorant ingredient traditionally used to help loosen respiratory mucus.
Sodium citrate 45mg: An ingredient used in expectorant formulations to support mucus clearance.
How Tricohist works
Tricohist combines ingredients that work through different mechanisms. Diphenhydramine and promethazine block histamine H1 receptors, reducing some allergy symptoms such as sneezing and a runny nose. Their antihistamine action can also cause sleepiness.
Ephedrine stimulates alpha- and beta-adrenergic receptors, helping reduce swelling in nasal passages but potentially increasing blood pressure and heart rate. Ammonium chloride is used as an expectorant to assist mucus clearance, while sodium citrate is included in the formulation as an additional expectorant ingredient.
The combined effect is intended to relieve several respiratory symptoms. However, the combination may not be appropriate for every patient, particularly those with cardiovascular conditions or those taking medicines that cause sedation.
USES / INDICATIONS
Tricohist may be used for the symptomatic relief of:
Runny nose associated with colds or allergies.
Sneezing and watery eyes associated with allergic symptoms.
Nasal congestion.
Selected irritating coughs.
Certain chesty coughs associated with mucus.
PRECAUTIONS & WARNINGS
Drowsiness: Diphenhydramine and promethazine may cause sleepiness, dizziness and reduced alertness. Avoid driving or operating machinery if affected. Avoid alcohol and consult a pharmacist before using other sedating medicines.
Heart and blood pressure conditions: Ephedrine may increase heart rate and blood pressure. Patients with hypertension, heart disease or other cardiovascular conditions should obtain medical advice before use.
Other medical conditions: Consult a healthcare professional if you have glaucoma, difficulty passing urine, thyroid disease or another significant medical condition.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Seek medical advice before use. The combination should not be assumed safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Drug interactions: Tell your pharmacist about all medicines you take, particularly sedatives, other antihistamines, decongestants, stimulants and medicines that affect blood pressure. Some combinations can increase adverse effects.
Allergies: Do not use the product if you have a known allergy to any of its ingredients.
COMMON SIDE EFFECTS
Possible side effects include:
Drowsiness or sleepiness.
Dizziness.
Dry mouth.
Blurred vision.
Nausea or stomach discomfort.
Restlessness, nervousness or difficulty sleeping.
Palpitations or an increased heart rate.
The frequency and severity of these effects vary between individuals.
Seek urgent medical attention for difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat, fainting, severe palpitations, chest pain, confusion or a severe allergic reaction. Seek medical assessment if a cough worsens, breathing becomes difficult, fever persists or symptoms do not improve.
