Each 5 ml syrup contains Guaifenesin BP 100 mg, Levomenthol BP 1.1 mg & Diphenhydramine HCl BP 14 mg.
This preparation is a mixture of expectorant, decongestant and antihistamine. Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps to loosen mucus in chest and throat caused by common cold, infections, or allergies. Levomenthol helps to breathe more easily by relieving congestion. Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. It is used to treat sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching & other cold or allergy symptoms.
Sintos is indicated for the symptomatic relief of upper respiratory tract disorders accompanied by Productive cough.
Route of administration: Orally.
12 years and above: 10 ml 4 times a day. Or as directed by the physician.
With medicine: This product contains diphenhydramine and therefore may potentiate the effects of alcohol, codeine, antihistamines and other CNS depressants. As diphenhydramine possesses some anticholinergic activity, the effects of anticholinergics (e.g. some psychotropic drugs and atropine) may be potentiated by this product. This may result in tachycardia, dry mouth, gastrointestinal disturbances (e.g. colic), urinary retention and headache.
With food & others: No interaction with any food & others.
Overdose:
Gastric lavage in the conscious patient and intensive supportive therapy where necessary, as with cases of overdose with antihistaminic drugs.
There are no specific data on use of this combination during pregnancy & lactation.
It is not recommended under 12 years of age.
Patients suffering from liver, kidney & prostate problems should avoid this combination. Alcohol must be avoided. If any other medicines like minor Tranquilisers, Barbiturates, Codeine are taken, caution should be exercised. Patients taking this combination need to be careful while driving or operating machinery.
Keep out of the reach of children. Store below 30°C, protected from light.