Frequently Asked Questions
Disudrin® contains Phenylephrine HCl that clears obstructed air passages and sinuses due to congestion making breathing easier. Chlorphenamine Maleate is an anti-allergy that relieves symptoms of allergy such as runny nose, sneezing, itchy and watery eyes.
Disudrin® is available in all Mercury branches, Watsons, South Star, Rose Pharmacy and other leading local drugstore chains.
There are no reported cases of severe side effects especially if taken based on doctors’ recommendation. Always consult your doctors and tell them if you have any allergies to any ingredient of the brand. Do not use the brand if it is beyond the expiration date on the label.
Disudrin® has drops format suited for babies 1 month to 2 years old. But we highly recommend that you still see a pediatrician for proper diagnosis and right dosing based on your baby’s age and weight.
Disudrin® is an over the counter medicine which you can directly purchase from leading drugstore chains.
You can avail:
• Disudrin® Drops 10mL for P115.00
• Disudrin® Syrup 60mL for P115.50
• Disudrin® Syrup 120mL for P173.50
Prices may vary among stores.
| Age Group |
Oral Drops every 6 hours |
Syrup every 6 hours |
| 1 to 3 months | 0.25 mL | - |
| 4 to 6 months | 0.5 mL | - |
| 7 to 12 months | 0.75 mL | - |
| 1 to 2 years | - | |
| 2 to 6 years | - |
2.5 mL (1/2 teaspoonful) |
| 7 to 12 years | - |
5 mL (1 teaspoonful) |
| 12 years and older | - |
10 mL 2 teaspoonful |
| Or, as recommended by a doctor | Or, as recommended by a doctor |
Above is the proper dosing of Disudrin® to be taken orally by mouth. But we highly recommend that you still consult your doctor for proper dosing based on your child’s age and weight.
Disudrin® comes in great orange flavor.
Keep it out of reach and sight of children. Store in a place with temperature not exceeding 30 degrees Celsius.
Just take the next dose and subsequent doses needed to treat the condition, and never double dose.
Disudrin® is a nasal decongestant to help relieve cold symptoms. For coughs, we recommend that you consult your doctor for the right medication.
We advise you to consult your trusted pediatrician before giving your child Disudrin® or any medicine.
Disudrin® is recommended for children up to 12 years of age. For adults, Unilab also offers cold preparation medicine that is best suited for their age. You can also go to www.unilab.com.ph to check out colds medicine for adults. But we still highly recommend that you consult your doctor for the right dosing corresponding your age and weight.