Five types of syrup medications

Symptom Drug’s Name Generic ingredient Drug’s type

Bena Expectorant

1. Productive Expectorent Guaifenesin syrup

Cough

Colour: black

Dexcophan Paediatric
Linctus
(Blackcurrant flavour)
2. Antitussive Dextromethorphan syrup
Nonproductive
cough

Colour :purple-black

Panadol Suspension
Orange Flavour
(6+yr)
3. Fever Antipyretic Acetaminophen syrup

( Paracetamol)

Colour: Orange
Symptom Drug’s Name Generic ingredient Drug’s type

Uphamol 250mg
Suspension Orange

4. Fever Antipyretic Acetaminophen syrup

( Paracetamol)

Colour: orange

Dyriton Syrup 4mg/

5ml

5. Hay - fever Antihistamines Chlorpheniramine syrup

Maleate 4mg

Colour: yellow