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What Is the Most Common Side Effect of Ammonium Chloride?

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Ammonium chloride, a salt used medically as a systemic acidifying agent and an expectorant in cough medicines, is associated with a range of side effects. Among these, the most common side effect of ammonium chloride is gastrointestinal distress, including nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.