Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan
About Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan
Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan is used to treat dry cough. Coughing is the body’s way of clearing irritants (such as allergens, mucus, or smoke) from the airways. A dry cough is tickly and doesn't produce any viscous or thick mucus, while a chesty cough (wet cough) means mucous or sputum is produced to help clear your airways.
Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan is a combination of chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan. Chlorpheniramine works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance involved in allergic reactions. Dextromethorphan blocks the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough.
Some people may experience dry mouth, throat, or nose, drowsiness, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, or restlessness or excitation. Most of the side effects do not require medical attention. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan. Avoid using Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan if you have taken medications such as linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, or Isocarboxazid in the past 14 days.
Uses of Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan
• Cough Relief: Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan provides cough relief by acting on the brain's cough center, reducing the frequency and intensity of coughing and preventing throat irritation.
• Allergic Symptoms: Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan can be used to treat allergy-related symptoms such as throat discomfort, sneezing, and runny nose.
• Sleep Aid: Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan supports individuals who are having trouble sleeping because of a cough or respiratory pain by adding sedative properties.
Medicinal Benefits
- Dry cough relief: Helps lessen a persistent, bothersome cough by suppressing the cough reflex.
- Reduces allergy symptoms: Reduces runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and allergy-related itching.
- Flu and cold relief: Helps control common cold symptoms and improve overall comfort.
- Reduces throat irritation: Alleviates cough-related dryness and discomfort in the throat.
- Enhances sleep: It helps people sleep better at night by lowering the symptoms of allergies and coughing.
- Reduces allergy-related nasal congestion: Antihistamines work to lessen nasal secretions.
- Promotes respiratory comfort: During upper respiratory infections, this aids patients in breathing more easily.
Directions for Use
- Take Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan with or without food, or as advised by a doctor.
- Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
- Take the recommended dose by mouth using the measuring cup, dosing syringe, or dropper provided in the pack.
- Shake the bottle well before each use.
Storage
Side Effects of Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan
- Dry mouth, throat or nose
- Drowsiness
- Blurred vision
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Restlessness or excitation
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Drug Warnings
- Avoid using Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan if you have taken medicines, such as linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine, and methylene blue injection in the past 14 days.
- If you have glaucoma, urinary problems, an enlarged prostate, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of the amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), cough with mucus or cough caused by asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), inform your doctor before taking Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan.
- Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan should not be used in elderly patients with confusion.
- Persons who have a history of drug abuse should use Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan with caution, as it may cause unwanted side effects.
- It is advised to seek medical help if the cough does not go away or if it is followed by a high fever, skin rash, or persistent headache.
- Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision in some patients; therefore, drive only if you are alert.
- Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan contains sorbitol, so it should be avoided in patients with problems of fructose intolerance.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Inform your doctor if you are taking any of these medicines, as there may be an interaction.
MAO inhibitors (isocarboxazid, phenelzine)
• Potential effect: May increase the risk of side effects like high blood pressure and serotonin syndrome.
Antidepressants (escitalopram, desvenlafaxine)
• Potential effect: May increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.
Anti-allergic drugs (diphenhydramine)
• Potential effect: May cause side effects like dizziness or confusion.
Drug-Food Interaction: Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid the consumption of alcohol with Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan, as it may increase the risk of adverse effects such as drowsiness, dizziness or difficulty in concentrating.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have any of these conditions.
- Glaucoma
- Urinary problems
- Enlarged prostate
- Phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes the accumulation of the amino acid, phenylalanine in the body)
- Cough with mucus or cough caused by asthma,
- Emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath).
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafeChlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan may increase the effects of alcohol so it is advised to avoid alcohol consumption.
Pregnancy
consult your doctorThe safety of Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctorChlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan should not be given to breastfeeding mothers unless the benefit to the mother outweighs the potential harm to the newborn.
Driving
cautionChlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan may impair thinking or cause blurred vision in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan.
Liver
cautionTake Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
cautionTake Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney disease. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Children
consult your doctorChlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. However, it can be used by children who are more than 2 years of age if prescribed by a child specialist.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
Diet:
- To ease the throat and reduce coughing, drink lots of warm liquids, such as water, soups, and herbal teas.
- Avoid alcohol, as it may intensify the drowsiness that the medication causes.
- Eat balanced, light meals to avoid unsettled stomachs.
- Avoid spicy or extremely cold foods if they aggravate your cough or sore throat.
Lifestyle changes:
- To aid the body's faster recovery, obtain sufficient sleep and rest.
- Avoid dust, smoke, and other irritants that can exacerbate allergy or cough symptoms.
- To stop infections and the spread of disease, practice excellent hygiene, such as washing your hands frequently.
Stress management:
- To reduce stress and facilitate healing, engage in relaxation techniques such as deep breathing or meditation.
- To elevate your mood and lessen tension, engage in simple activities like taking a leisurely stroll or listening to relaxing music.
Environmental changes:
- Keep your environment free of smoke, dust, and strong odours that could aggravate your allergies or cough.
- If the air is dry, use a humidifier to assist in relieving sore throats and lessen coughing.
Special Advise
- Contact a doctor if your symptoms do not improve even after taking Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan for 7 days.
- Contact a doctor immediately if you develop fever, rash, or headaches after taking Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan.
- If you are about to undergo any medical tests or surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Cough: Coughing is the body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. Coughs may be dry or productive. A productive cough (wet cough) brings up sputum (phlegm, mucus, and other matter) from the lungs. Cough is commonly caused by a response to an allergy or a viral infection, but coughing up mucus is possibly an indication of infection in the respiratory tract. If you are coughing thick, solid white mucus, it indicates you may have a bacterial infection in the airways. If the mucus is clear or light-coloured, it indicates you may have allergies or a minor infection in the respiratory tract, and yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection.
FAQs
Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan is primarily used to treat dry cough.
Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan contains Chlorphenamine maleate and Dextromethorphan. Chlorphenamine maleate blocks the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps to provide relief from symptoms of allergy. Dextromethorphan works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Thus, decreases the urge to cough.
Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan may be used to provide relief from allergic symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, throat irritation, or watery eyes. Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan contains Chlorphenamine maleate, an anti-allergic drug that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions.
It has been reported that Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan may cause dry mouth as a temporary side effect in some people. It is not necessary for everyone taking Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan to experience this side effect. However, to avoid dry mouth, drink plenty of water, regularly rinse your mouth, practice good oral hygiene and suck on sugarless candy. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.
You are recommended to take Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms persist or worsen with rash, fever, or persistent headache after 1 week of using Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan, please consult your doctor.
It is advised not to stop taking Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan without consulting your doctor as it may worsen cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan, please consult your doctor.
The dose and duration of Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan will be determined by the doctor based on your condition. Please consult the doctor.
Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan can be taken with or without food in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.
Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan may cause drowsiness. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan.
Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan can be given to elderly patients only if prescribed by the doctor. Please consult the doctor if you have any concerns.
Yes, Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan is primarily used to treat dry cough.
Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan can be taken empty stomach, with or without food or as advised by the doctor.
Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan is a combination of two drugs: Chlorphenamine maleate (antihistamine) and Dextromethorphan (cough suppressant).
No, Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan will not be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose. Do not exceed the recommended dose as it may cause unpleasant side effects.
Store Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan at room temperature, in a dry place. Keep out of sight and reach of children.
Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan may cause blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, and restlessness. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should take Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan only if prescribed by the doctor. Please consult the doctor if you have any concerns.
Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan may cause side effects like dry mouth, throat, or nose, drowsiness, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, restlessness or excitation. Most of these side effects of Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Inform the doctor 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, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath).
Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan may interact with other medicines like anti-allergic drugs and anti-depressants. Please consult the doctor before taking other medicines with Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan to prevent any interactions.
