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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Expotus Junior Syp is used to treat dry cough. It works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. This medicine may sometimes cause side effects such as dry mouth, throat or nose, drowsiness, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, and restlessness. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.

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About Expotus Junior Syp

Expotus Junior Syp is primarily used to treat dry cough. Coughing (dry or productive) is the body's way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. There are two types of coughs: dry cough and chesty cough. A dry cough is tickly and doesn't produce any vicious or thick mucus, while a chesty cough (wet cough) means mucous or sputum is produced to help clear your airways. 

Expotus Junior Syp is a combination of three drugs: Chlorpheniramine (antihistamine), Phenylephrine (decongestant) and Dextromethorphan (cough suppressant). Chlorpheniramine works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. Phenylephrine helps shrink the blood vessels in the nasal passage, reducing a stuffy nose. Dextromethorphan works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Collectively, it helps to provide relief from dry cough.

Expotus Junior Syp should be taken as prescribed by the doctor. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Expotus Junior Syp based on your medical condition. Some people may experience dry mouth, throat or nose, drowsiness, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, restlessness or excitation. Most of these side effects of Expotus Junior Syp do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Expotus Junior Syp or other medicines. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using the Expotus Junior Syp. Expotus Junior Syp is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. If you are about to undergo medical tests or surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking Expotus Junior Syp. Avoid using Expotus Junior Syp if you have taken medicines such as linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine and methylene blue injection in the past 14 days. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Expotus Junior Syp to loosen mucus. If you have glaucoma, urinary problems, enlarged prostate, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), cough with mucus or cough caused by asthma, smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), inform your doctor before taking Expotus Junior Syp.

Uses of Expotus Junior Syp

Expotus Junior Syp is used to treat dry cough. The detailed uses of Expotus Junior Syp are as follows:

  • Cough Relief: Expotus Junior Syp is designed to provide cough relief, especially for dry coughs, by utilising its antitussive properties to calm throat irritation and reduce the urge to cough.
  • Allergy Relief: Expotus Junior Syp can help to alleviate allergy symptoms like a runny nose and sneezing, offering relief for individuals who experience seasonal allergic reactions.
  • Soothing Sore Throat: Expotus Junior Syp helps to calm a sore throat caused by coughing or irritation, making swallowing easier and reducing throat discomfort.
  • Decongestant: Expotus Junior Syp contains Phenylephrine, a decongestant that reduces nasal congestion by shrinking swollen blood vessels in the nasal passages.

Directions for Use

• Expotus Junior Syp can be taken with or without food as advised by your doctor. • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication. • Measure the prescribed dose using a measuring cup and administer it orally. • Avoid using regular household spoons, as they may not measure the dose correctly. Shake well before use.

Medicinal Benefits

Expotus Junior Syp is a combination drug belonging to a medication class called 'cough and cold preparations' primarily used to treat dry cough. Chlorpheniramine works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, congestion or stiffness. Phenylephrine is a 'decongestant' that helps shrink the blood vessels located in the nasal passage, thereby reducing stuffy nose. Dextromethorphan works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Thus, Expotus Junior Syp helps to relieve overall cough, cold and allergic symptoms.

How Expotus Junior Syp Works

Expotus Junior Syp is a combination of three drugs: Chlorpheniramine (antihistamine), Phenylephrine (decongestant) and Dextromethorphan (cough suppressant). Chlorpheniramine works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. Phenylephrine helps shrink the blood vessels in the nasal passage, reducing a stuffy nose. Dextromethorphan works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Collectively, it helps to provide relief from dry cough.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep Expotus Junior Syp out of the sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of Expotus Junior Syp

Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it could lead to an overdose. Symptoms of overdose may include agitation, flushing, confusion, hallucinations, muscle twitching, large pupils, and seizures. In children, excitement may occur first and may be followed by loss of coordination, drowsiness, loss of consciousness, and seizures. If you/your child experiences these symptoms or suspect that an overdose has occurred, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Expotus Junior Syp or other medicines. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using the Expotus Junior Syp. Expotus Junior Syp is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. If you are about to undergo medical tests or surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking Expotus Junior Syp. Avoid using Expotus Junior Syp if you have taken medicines such as linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine and methylene blue injection in the past 14 days. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Expotus Junior Syp to loosen mucus. If you have glaucoma, urinary problems, enlarged prostate, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), cough with mucus or cough caused by asthma, smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), inform your doctor before taking Expotus Junior Syp.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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DextromethorphanIsocarboxazid
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DextromethorphanIsocarboxazid
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How does the drug interact with Expotus Junior Syp 60Ml:
Co-administration of Isocarboxazid with Expotus Junior Syp 60Ml can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Expotus Junior Syp 60Ml and Isocarboxazid can lead to an interaction. However, if you experience any symptoms like confusion, hallucination, seizure, changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle stiffness, tremors, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Expotus Junior Syp 60Ml:
Co-administration of Expotus Junior Syp 60Ml and Selegiline may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Selegiline with Expotus Junior Syp 60Ml can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms - confusion, hallucination, fits, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering, shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm, stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea - make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Expotus Junior Syp 60Ml:
Taking Tranylcypromine with Expotus Junior Syp 60Ml can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increases in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Expotus Junior Syp 60Ml with Tranylcypromine is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, hallucination(seeing and hearing things that do not exist), fit blood pressure alteration, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
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How does the drug interact with Expotus Junior Syp 60Ml:
Co-administration of Pargyline and Expotus Junior Syp 60Ml can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Expotus Junior Syp 60Ml and Pargyline can lead to an interaction. However, if you experience any symptoms like confusion, hallucination, seizure, changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle stiffness, tremors, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
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How does the drug interact with Expotus Junior Syp 60Ml:
Co-administration of Phenelzine and Expotus Junior Syp 60Ml can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Phenelzine and Expotus Junior Syp 60Ml can lead to an interaction. However, if you experience any symptoms like confusion, hallucination, seizure, changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle stiffness, tremors, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Expotus Junior Syp 60Ml:
Co-administration of Expotus Junior Syp 60Ml and Procarbazine may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Procarbazine with Expotus Junior Syp 60Ml can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms - confusion, hallucination, seizure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering, shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm, stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea - make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Expotus Junior Syp 60Ml:
Taking Rasagiline with Expotus Junior Syp 60Ml can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Expotus Junior Syp 60Ml with Rasagiline is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms like confusion, hallucination, fits, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, shaking, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Expotus Junior Syp 60Ml:
Co-administration of Expotus Junior Syp 60Ml with Sevoflurane can increase the levels of Expotus Junior Syp 60Ml and lead to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Expotus Junior Syp 60Ml with Sevoflurane is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Expotus Junior Syp 60Ml:
Taking Furazolidone with Expotus Junior Syp 60Ml can cause an increase in high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Furazolidone with Expotus Junior Syp 60Ml is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden and severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sweating, lightheadedness, fainting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, consult the doctor immediately. It is advised to use Expotus Junior Syp 60Ml only after 14 days of stopping Furazolidone.
How does the drug interact with Expotus Junior Syp 60Ml:
Co-administration of Selegiline with Expotus Junior Syp 60Ml together can raise blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Selegiline with Expotus Junior Syp 60Ml is not recommended, it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, fits, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, and/or fainting Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid dairy products such as milk as it may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods to have relief from cough. 
  • Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dry throat while you have a cough and loosen mucus.
  • Avoid citrus fruits as it may worsen the cough. Eat fruits rich in water content such as pears, watermelon, peaches and pineapples.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

COUGH AND COLD PREPARATIONS
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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Expotus Junior Syp as it may increase drowsiness. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Expotus Junior Syp.

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Pregnancy

Caution

The safety of Expotus Junior Syp in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Expotus Junior Syp is excreted in human milk. Expotus Junior Syp is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.

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Driving

Caution

Expotus Junior Syp may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Expotus Junior Syp.

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Liver

Caution

Take Expotus Junior Syp with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Expotus Junior Syp with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Caution

Expotus Junior Syp is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. However, please consult a doctor before using Expotus Junior Syp in children.

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FAQs

Expotus Junior Syp is used to treat dry cough.

Expotus Junior Syp is a combination drug, primarily used to treat dry cough. Chlorpheniramine works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. Phenylephrine is a 'decongestant' that helps in shrinking the blood vessels located in the nasal passage, thereby reducing stuffy nose. Dextromethorphan works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough center in the brain to the muscles that produce cough.

Consuming alcohol, along with Expotus Junior Syp, may potentiate some of the pharmacologic effects of CNS-active agents. If used together, it may lead to symptoms like confusion, central nervous system depression, impairment of thinking and judgment.

No, you should not take Expotus Junior Syp if you need to undergo surgery as it may lead to excessive drowsiness and sleepiness when given along with anesthesia. Please inform your doctor before surgery if you are taking Expotus Junior Syp as the doctor may stop it 72 hours before the surgery.

It is not recommended to take Expotus Junior Syp along with any anti-depressant medication, especially MAO inhibitors (linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine), as it may lead to unpleasant side-effects or any drug interaction. Also, Expotus Junior Syp should be taken at least 15 days after your last dose of anti-depressants.

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take Expotus Junior Syp and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Expotus Junior Syp should be used with caution and only when prescribed by a doctor in patients with glaucoma. As Expotus Junior Syp may rarely worsen the symptoms of glaucoma.

Yes, Expotus Junior Syp can cause sleepiness or drowsiness as a common side effect. Expotus Junior Syp contains dextromethorphan and phenylephrine, which can lead to drowsiness, dizziness, and other side effects like nausea, dry mouth, and headache. Therefore, avoid activities that requires mental alertness until you know how Expotus Junior Syp affects you.

No, taking Expotus Junior Syp in a dose higher than recommended will not make it more effective but can actually be harmful. Overdosing can lead to severe side effects and toxicity. Therefore, follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.

It is unknown whether Expotus Junior Syp passes into human milk. Therefore, please consult your doctor if you are supposed to breastfeed while taking Expotus Junior Syp. Your doctor will prescribe Expotus Junior Syp only if the benefits outweigh risks.

Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C in a cool and dry place. Protect it from sunlight and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Expotus Junior Syp is primarily used to treat dry cough and relieve allergy symptoms such as a runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, and watery eyes. However, it is not typically recommended for chronic cough or asthma. Therefore, please consult your doctor for appropriate medications and treatments for chronic cough or asthma.

Both Expotus Junior Syp and other cold or allergy medicines may contain dextromethorphan, phenylephrine, and chlorpheniramine as active components. Therefore, combining cold or allergy medicines with Expotus Junior Syp increases the chance of side effects. So always consult your doctor before combining other medicines along with Expotus Junior Syp.

Avoid alcohol that can increase the drowsiness and dizziness caused by Expotus Junior Syp. Inform your doctor if you have any pre-existing conditions, such as heart, kidney, lung, liver, thyroid problems, diabetes, glaucoma, or prostate issues. Inform your doctor if you are taking other medications, or if you are breastfeeding, pregnant or planning pregnancy. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Expotus Junior Syp to loosen mucus. Take Expotus Junior Syp exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not exceed the recommended dose.

It is not known whether Expotus Junior Syp can cause fetal harm. Therefore, please consult your doctor if you are pregnant before taking Expotus Junior Syp. Your doctor will prescribe Expotus Junior Syp only if the benefits outweigh risks.

The duration for using Expotus Junior Syp depends on the severity of your symptoms and your doctor's advice. Generally, it is meant for short-term use to relieve symptoms like dry cough, runny nose, and sneezing. Follow your doctor's instructions on how long to use it and consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

The common side effects of Expotus Junior Syp are dry mouth, throat or nose, drowsiness, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, restlessness or excitation. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

no. 1065, street no. 1, haripur, sector - 4,, panchkula, 160022.
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