Ammonium Chloride

Drug #1198

Ammonium Chloride is an electrolyte (substance that dissociates into ions when melted or dissolved in a suitable medium and thus allows electricity to pass). Ammonium Chloride is used in treatment of alkalosis (accumulation of base in blood and tissues). Ammonium Chloride is also used as expectorant and diuretic.

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Primary Characteristics

It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Ammonium Salt.

Molecular Weight: 53.49 · pK_a: 9.245 · Solubility in Water: freely soluble · Solubility in Alcohol: sparingly soluble · Non-proprietary name: Ammonium Chloride · pH: 5 · Isotonic value: 0.8.

Molecular structure of Ammonium Chloride

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

Indications

Ammonium Chloride is primarily indicated in conditions like Cough, Metabolic alkalosis, Urinary retention, Urinary retention.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Dosage

Ammonium Chloride's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
375 mg	375 mg	Every 4h	PO	Frequency may be increased upto 12 times/day if needed.
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
7.5 mg/kg	7.5 mg/kg	Every 6h	Oral	As Required
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

Unknown1 interaction

Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

Side Effects

The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Ammonium Chloride are Encephalopathy.

Ammonium Chloride is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Hypokalemia , Nausea and vomiting, Pain .

Warnings / Precautions

Observe patients receiving ammonium chloride for symptoms of ammonia toxicity as pallor, bradycardia, irregular breathing, and tonic convulsion and vomiting. Monitor plasma electrolyte balance. Administered slowly through IV route to avoid pain, toxic effect and local irritation at site of injection.

Available Brands

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Single Ingredient

Syrup

100 mg/5ml

Multi-Ingredient Combinations

Dry Susp

30 mg/5ml

Linctus

125 mg/5ml

Syrup

100 mg/5ml 120 mg/5ml 30 mg/5ml 90 mg/5ml

Syrup

131.5 mg/5ml 135 mg/5ml 15 mg/5ml 2.5 mg/5ml 25 mg/5ml 40 mg/5ml 60 mg/5ml 65 mg/5ml 76.66 mg/5ml 8 mg/5ml

Storage Conditions

Ammonium Chloride should be stored Tab, Inj.

Drug Classification

1.25.2.2 — Expectorants