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Emzolyn Expectorant

NAFDAC Reg. No. 04-0266 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC. Registration activeAs of 28 October 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
Emzolyn Expectorant
NAFDAC number
04-0266
Active ingredient
Diphenhydramine; Ammonium chloride; Sodium citrate; Menthol
Strength
14 mg/5 mL; 135 mg/5 mL; 57 mg/5 mL; 1.1 mg/5 mL
Form
Syrup
Pack size
1 x 125 mL, 1 x 150 mL (in amber glass bottles)
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
Approved
29 May 2024
Status
Active View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
28 May 2029
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

What we found

  • Emzolyn Expectorant is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (04-0266). A valid number alone does not prove a pack is genuine — counterfeiters copy real numbers, so also check the expiry date, seal and print quality.

Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. This is not medical advice. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.

How to use Emzolyn Expectorant

What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.

Who it is for

Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies: runny nose sneezing itching of the nose or throat itchy, watery eyes

How to take it and how often
  • Do not take more than directed
  • Adults and
  • Children 12 years of age and over: Take 1 caplet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist
  • Do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor
  • Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
While you are taking it

drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic beverages alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery excitability may occur, especially in children

Talk to a doctor first if

trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland glaucoma a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis

Warnings

Do not use with any other products containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use.

How to store it

Keep out of reach of children.

If you miss a dose

Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.

From the official U.S. FDA label for this active ingredient. Your pack may have a different strength, so always read its leaflet. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Ask a pharmacist if you are unsure. Label dated 2026-01-14.

Label for diphenhydramine and ammonium chloride and sodium citrate and menthol, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

Check your pack of Emzolyn Expectorant

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3 free checks left today Official sources: NAFDAC · WHO · U.S. FDA · Health Canada · NLM

About Emzolyn Expectorant

What is in Emzolyn Expectorant?

Emzolyn Expectorant contains Diphenhydramine; Ammonium chloride; Sodium citrate; Menthol (14 mg/5 mL; 135 mg/5 mL; 57 mg/5 mL; 1.1 mg/5 mL), as syrup, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is Emzolyn Expectorant registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. Emzolyn Expectorant is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number 04-0266, and its registration is active as of 28 October 2026.

Has Emzolyn Expectorant been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Emzolyn Expectorant in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of Emzolyn Expectorant is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number 04-0266, your pack's expiry date and batch number to get a Trust Score, compare the pack with the NAFDAC record (ingredient, strength, form, manufacturer), and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

How do I take Emzolyn Expectorant?

Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: Do not take more than directed Adults and children 12 years of age and over: Take 1 caplet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor…

What is Emzolyn Expectorant used for?

Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies: runny nose sneezing itching of the nose or throat itchy, watery eyes (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for diphenhydramine and ammonium chloride and sodium citrate and menthol. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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