Pulmonol Syrup Uses

Pulmonol syrup is a medication that is a combination of cough suppressants and anti-allergic drugs. Pulmonol syrup is primarily used to relieve cough with mucus. It also helps to relieve allergy symptoms like sneezing, itching, runny nose, and watery eyes. 

Pulmonol Syrup is typically used to treat the following conditions:

1. Asthma Management
   Relief from Bronchospasms: Pulmonol syrup is frequently prescribed to individuals with asthma. It provides relief from bronchospasms, which are sudden, involuntary contractions of the airway muscles. This alleviates breathing difficulties and ensures better control of asthma.
2. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
   Bronchodilation: COPD is a progressive lung condition, and Pulmonol syrup is used to provide bronchodilation, which widens the airways and allows for improved airflow. This is crucial in managing the symptoms of COPD and enhancing the patient’s quality of life.
3. Respiratory Infections
   Treatment of Infections: Pulmonol syrup is effective in treating respiratory infections, including bronchitis and pneumonia. It combats the infection and reduces the associated symptoms, promoting recovery.
4. Cystic Fibrosis
   Mucolytic Properties: Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition that leads to the production of thick and sticky mucus in the airways. Pulmonol syrup’s mucolytic properties help in thinning and loosening this mucus, making it easier to clear and improving breathing.
5. Preventative Use
   Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB): In some cases, Pulmonol syrup is used as a preventive measure for EIB. This condition is characterized by the narrowing of airways during or after exercise. The syrup helps in maintaining open airways, allowing for unobstructed breathing during physical activities.

Off-label Uses of Pulmonol Syrup

1. Chronic Cough: Pulmonol syrup is used to manage chronic coughs, particularly when the cough is associated with bronchoconstriction or airway inflammation. The bronchodilation properties of Pulmonol syrup may provide relief in such cases.
2. Cough-Variant Asthma: Cough-variant asthma is a type of asthma characterized primarily by a persistent cough rather than the classic wheezing and shortness of breath. In some instances, Pulmonol syrup has been considered as a potential option for managing this condition by targeting airway constriction.
3. Nausea and Vomiting: Pulmonol Syrup can be used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting in adults and children over the age of 6 years.
4. Insomnia: Pulmonol Syrup can be used to treat insomnia in adults.

Pulmonol Syrup is one of the leading brands of Cough Suppressants in oral liquid form, manufactured and marketed by (CCL) Consolidated Chemical Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd, Pakistan.

Here are some other cough syrups that can be used as an alternative to Pulmonol Syrup.

• Acefyl Syrup : Nabiqasim Industries (Pvt) Ltd, Pakistan.
• Hydryllin Syrup : Searle Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd.
• Siroline Syrup : Chas. A . Mendoza, Pakistan.
• Corex D Syrup : Pfizer Laboratories Inc.
• Reltus DM Syrup : Pharmatec Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd.
• Combinol D Syrup : Atco Laboratories Ltd, Pakistan.
• Bronochol Syrup : Ferozsons Laboratories Ltd, Pakistan.
• Cosome-E Syrup : Martin Dow Marker (Pvt) Ltd, Pakistan.
• Actifed DM Syrup : GlaxoSmithKline (GSK).
• Adicos : Zafa Pharmaceutical Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd, Pakistan.

Presently, Pulmonol is available in Syrup form.

Pulmonol Syrup each 5ml contains:

• Chlorphenamine Maleate: 5mgmg
• Terpin hydrate: 10mg
• Potassium Bicarbonate: 0.1mg
• Ammonium Chloride: 25mg
• Tr. Senega: 0.05ml
• Menthol: 1mg
• Ephedrine Hydrochloride: 5mg
• Potassium Guaiacol Sulphonate: 5mg
• Potassium Citrate: 0.1mg

Chlorphenamine Maleate Uses:
Antihistamine: Chlorphenamine maleate is commonly used to relieve symptoms associated with allergies, such as sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.
Itching and hives: It can also be used to alleviate itching and hives caused by allergic reactions.

Terpin Hydrate Uses:
Cough suppressant: Terpin hydrate has cough-suppressant properties and is used to relieve cough symptoms.
Expectorant: In some cases, it may be used as an expectorant to help loosen and expel mucus from the respiratory tract.

Potassium Bicarbonate Uses:
Antacid: Potassium bicarbonate is commonly used as an antacid to help neutralize excess stomach acid and relieve symptoms of acid indigestion, heartburn, and upset stomach. In Pulmonol Syrup Potassium Bicarbonate helps to avoid drug-induced problems.

Ammonium Chloride Uses:
Expectorant: Ammonium chloride is sometimes used as an expectorant to help thin and loosen mucus in the airways, making it easier to cough up.
Urinary acidifier: It can be used to acidify urine in certain medical conditions.

Tr. Senega (Senega Tincture) Uses:
Expectorant: Tr. Senega is commonly used as an expectorant to help loosen and expel mucus from the respiratory tract. It may be used to alleviate cough and promote the clearance of secretions in conditions such as bronchitis.

Menthol Uses:
Nasal decongestant: Menthol can also be found in certain nasal inhalers or sprays to provide temporary relief from nasal congestion.

Ephedrine Hydrochloride Uses:
Bronchodilator: Ephedrine hydrochloride is a sympathomimetic agent that can help relax and widen the airways. It may be used in the treatment of asthma and other respiratory conditions to relieve bronchial spasms and improve breathing.

Potassium Guaiacol Sulphonate Uses:
Expectorant: Potassium guaiacol sulphonate is commonly used as an expectorant to help thin and loosen mucus in the respiratory tract, making it easier to cough up. It may be used to relieve symptoms of respiratory conditions such as bronchitis.

Potassium Citrate Uses:
Urinary alkalinizer: Potassium citrate is often used as a urinary alkalinizer, helping to increase urine pH. It may be prescribed to prevent certain types of kidney stones by reducing the acidity of the urine.

It is important to talk to your doctor before using Pulmonol syrup if you have any underlying medical conditions, such as:

• Heart disease
• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• Glaucoma
• Epilepsy

Pulmonol syrup should not be used in people with the following contraindications:

• MAO inhibitors. Using Pulmonol syrup with MAO inhibitors can cause a serious (possibly fatal) drug interaction. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, metaxalone, methylene blue, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, rasagiline, safinamide, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.
• Respiratory depression. Pulmonol syrup can worsen respiratory depression, so it should not be used in people with this condition.
• Seizure disorders. Pulmonol syrup can increase the risk of seizures in people with seizure disorders, so it should be used with caution in these patients.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding. Pulmonol syrup should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless the benefits outweigh the risks.
• Children younger than 6 years of age. Pulmonol syrup should not be used in children younger than 6 years of age.

Pulmonol Dose for Adults and Children (12 years and older):

•  20-30 ml every 4-6 hours, as needed.

Pulmonol Dose for Children (6-11 years old):

•  10-15 ml every 4-6 hours, as needed.

Here is how the ingredients of Pulmonol Syrup work.

1. Chlorphenamine Maleate:
   • It works by blocking the effects of histamine, a chemical released during allergic reactions. By blocking histamine receptors, it helps alleviate symptoms such as itching, sneezing, and runny nose associated with allergies.
2. Terpin Hydrate:
   • It acts on the cough center in the brain, reducing the urge to cough. It helps suppress coughing, particularly dry or non-productive coughs.
3. Potassium Bicarbonate:
   • It works by neutralizing excess stomach acid. It reacts with stomach acid to form water and carbon dioxide, helping to relieve symptoms of acid indigestion, heartburn, and upset stomach.
4. Ammonium Chloride:
   • Ammonium chloride helps stimulate the secretion of respiratory tract fluids, thinning and loosening mucus. This action makes it easier to cough up and expel mucus from the airways.
5. Tr. Senega (Senega Tincture):
   • It works by irritating the stomach, which indirectly stimulates the respiratory tract and increases the production of mucus. The increased mucus secretion helps to loosen and clear mucus from the airways.
6. Menthol:
   • It stimulates the sensory nerves in the nasal passages, producing a feeling of increased airflow and providing temporary relief from nasal congestion.
7. Ephedrine Hydrochloride:
   • It is a sympathomimetic agent that works by stimulating certain receptors in the smooth muscles of the airways. This stimulation relaxes the muscles, leading to bronchodilation and improved airflow.
8. Potassium Guaiacol Sulphonate:
   • It helps to increase the production and thinning of mucus in the respiratory tract. This action aids in the expulsion of mucus by making it easier to cough up.
9. Potassium Citrate:
   • It works by increasing the pH of the urine, making it more alkaline. This change in urine acidity can help prevent the formation of certain types of kidney stones by reducing the likelihood of crystal formation.