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Sintos is indicated for:
Pharmacology
Guaifenesin is reported to reduce the thickness of sticky sputum, and it is used as an expectorant. Levomenthol has a mild local anaesthetic effect and also acts as a decongestant. Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride works as an antitussive, an antihistamine and an anticholinergic.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Adults and children over 12 years can take 2 teaspoonfuls of the syrup 4 times a day, or as the physician directs. Don't take more than 8 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours.
For children and adolescents, the efficacy and safety of Guaifenesin have not been established in pediatric patients and adolescents.
Side Effects
This syrup may cause drowsiness, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, or a gastro-intestinal disturbance. Some people get a dry mouth, nose and throat. Difficulty in urination or blurred vision can also happen.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
This syrup can cause drowsiness, so if you feel affected, don't drive or operate machinery. People with narrow-angle glaucoma or symptomatic prostatic hypertrophy should not take the diphenhydramine hydrochloride in it. Guaifenesin + Levomenthol + Diphenhydramine should not be used for a persistent or chronic cough, such as the cough that comes with asthma, or for a cough with excessive secretions, unless a physician directs it.
Contraindications
Don't give this syrup to anyone who is known to be hypersensitive to it or to any of its components. It should also not be given to patients who have taken MAOIs in the last two weeks.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Care is needed when giving any medicine during pregnancy, and this combination of guaifenesin, levomenthol and diphenhydramine is no different. That said, it has not been linked with harmful effects in the human fetus or in a breastfed infant.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Overdose
Taking too much Guaifenesin can lead to kidney stones (renal calculi). If someone takes an overdose, the treatment is symptomatic and supportive.
⚠️ In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Storage
Keep this medicine in a dry place at a temperature not above 30° C. Protect it from light and moisture, and keep it out of the reach of children.
Drug Interactions
Common questions about Sintos 100 mg+1.1 mg+14 mg
What is Sintos 100 mg+1.1 mg+14 mg Syrup?
Sintos 100 mg+1.1 mg+14 mg Syrup is a medicine that contains Guaifenesin + Levomenthol + Diphenhydramine. It is made by The ACME Laboratories Ltd. It belongs to the Combined cough expectorants group of medicines.
What is Sintos used for?
Sintos is used for: Cough.
What are the side effects of Sintos?
This syrup may cause drowsiness, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, or a gastro-intestinal disturbance. Some people get a dry mouth, nose and throat.
Can I take Sintos during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Care is needed when giving any medicine during pregnancy, and this combination of guaifenesin, levomenthol and diphenhydramine is no different. That said, it has not been linked with harmful effects in the human fetus or in a breastfed infant. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
What happens if I take too much Sintos?
Taking too much Guaifenesin can lead to kidney stones (renal calculi). If someone takes an overdose, the treatment is symptomatic and supportive. In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
How should I store Sintos?
Keep this medicine in a dry place at a temperature not above 30° C. Protect it from light and moisture, and keep it out of the reach of children.
Can I take other medicines with Sintos?
Some medicines can interact with Guaifenesin + Levomenthol + Diphenhydramine, for example: Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride, Atropine Sulphate. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take.
Do I need a prescription for Sintos?
Sintos is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.