CHLORPHENIRAMINE+LEVODROPROPIZINE belongs to a class of medication called ‘cough and cold preparations’ primarily used to treat dry cough. Coughing (dry or productive) is a body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. There are two types of coughs, namely: 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.
CHLORPHENIRAMINE+LEVODROPROPIZINE is a combination of two drugs, namely: Levodropropizine (cough suppressant) and Chlorpheniramine (antihistamine). Levodropropizine belongs to the class of cough suppressants that works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough center in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Chlorpheniramine belongs to the class of antihistamines (anti-allergic drugs) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions.
Take CHLORPHENIRAMINE+LEVODROPROPIZINE as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you take CHLORPHENIRAMINE+LEVODROPROPIZINE based on your medical condition. Some people may experience dry mouth, drowsiness, vomiting, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, or tiredness. Most of these side effects of CHLORPHENIRAMINE+LEVODROPROPIZINE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to CHLORPHENIRAMINE+LEVODROPROPIZINE or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using CHLORPHENIRAMINE+LEVODROPROPIZINE. CHLORPHENIRAMINE+LEVODROPROPIZINE is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. Drink plenty of fluids while taking CHLORPHENIRAMINE+LEVODROPROPIZINE to loosen mucus and protect yourself from being dehydrated or overheated during exercise and in hot weather as CHLORPHENIRAMINE+LEVODROPROPIZINE contains chlorpheniramine that decreases sweating and increases the risk of heatstroke. If you have high blood pressure, fits, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), chronic bronchitis, asthma, cough with mucus, cough caused by smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), blockage in stomach or intestines, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), enlarged prostate, pheochromocytoma (tumor in the adrenal glands), kidney, liver, heart or urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking CHLORPHENIRAMINE+LEVODROPROPIZINE.
Dry cough
CHLORPHENIRAMINE+LEVODROPROPIZINE is a combination of two drugs, namely: Levodropropizine and Chlorpheniramine. Levodropropizine belongs to the class of cough suppressants that works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough, thereby decreasing the urge to cough. Chlorpheniramine belongs to the class of antihistamines (anti-allergic drugs) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps to provide relief from symptoms of allergy such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness.
If you are allergic to CHLORPHENIRAMINE+LEVODROPROPIZINE or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using CHLORPHENIRAMINE+LEVODROPROPIZINE. CHLORPHENIRAMINE+LEVODROPROPIZINE is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. Drink plenty of fluids while taking CHLORPHENIRAMINE+LEVODROPROPIZINE to loosen mucus and protect yourself from being dehydrated or overheated during exercise and in hot weather as CHLORPHENIRAMINE+LEVODROPROPIZINE contains chlorpheniramine that decreases sweating and increases the risk of heatstroke. If you have high blood pressure, fits, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), chronic bronchitis, asthma, cough with mucus, cough caused by smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), blockage in stomach or intestines, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), enlarged prostate, pheochromocytoma (tumor in the adrenal glands), kidney, liver, heart or urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking CHLORPHENIRAMINE+LEVODROPROPIZINE.
Drug-Drug Interaction: CHLORPHENIRAMINE+LEVODROPROPIZINE may have interaction with anti-allergic drugs (diphenhydramine, cetirizine), cough suppressants (dextromethorphan), antidepressants (duloxetine, sertraline), narcotic analgesics (hydrocodone) and antianxiety drug (alprazolam).
Drug-Food Interaction: CHLORPHENIRAMINE+LEVODROPROPIZINE may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid consumption of alcohol with CHLORPHENIRAMINE+LEVODROPROPIZINE as it may increase the risk of adverse effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, impairment in thinking, or difficulty in concentrating.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have high blood pressure, fits, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), chronic bronchitis, asthma, cough with mucus, cough caused by smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), blockage in stomach or intestines, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), enlarged prostate, pheochromocytoma (tumor in the adrenal glands), kidney, liver, heart or urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking CHLORPHENIRAMINE+LEVODROPROPIZINE.
Avoid consumption of alcohol with CHLORPHENIRAMINE+LEVODROPROPIZINE as it may increase the adverse effects. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with CHLORPHENIRAMINE+LEVODROPROPIZINE.
The safety of CHLORPHENIRAMINE+LEVODROPROPIZINE in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks.
CHLORPHENIRAMINE+LEVODROPROPIZINE may be excreted in breast milk and cause harm to the baby. Therefore, CHLORPHENIRAMINE+LEVODROPROPIZINE should not be used in breastfeeding mothers without doctor’s advice.
CHLORPHENIRAMINE+LEVODROPROPIZINE may cause dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision or impair thinking in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking CHLORPHENIRAMINE+LEVODROPROPIZINE.
Take CHLORPHENIRAMINE+LEVODROPROPIZINE with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Take CHLORPHENIRAMINE+LEVODROPROPIZINE with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
CHLORPHENIRAMINE+LEVODROPROPIZINE is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. However, please consult a doctor before using CHLORPHENIRAMINE+LEVODROPROPIZINE in children.
You are recommended to inform your doctor that you are taking CHLORPHENIRAMINE+LEVODROPROPIZINE before undergoing any medical tests or surgery.
Cough: Coughing is a 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 as a response to allergy or 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-colored, it indicates you may have allergies or a minor infection in the respiratory tract, and yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection.
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