DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN belongs to the class known as cough suppressant 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 does not produce any vicious or thick mucus, while a chesty cough (wet cough) means mucous or sputum is produced to help clear your airways.
DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN is a combination of three drugs, namely: Dextromethorphan, Phenylephrine, and Chlorphenesin. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that relieves cough by reducing the cough centre activity in the brain. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose. Chlorphenesin is an antiallergic that relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Altogether it relieves dry cough.
Take DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will recommend how often you take DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, upset stomach, vomiting, diarrhoea, dizziness, headache, and sleepiness. Most of these side effects of DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN should not be taken in conditions like diabetes, glaucoma, high blood pressure, and heart disease. Before taking DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN to inform your doctor if you are pregnant as DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN is category C medicine, it is not known that DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN will harm an unborn baby. If you are a breastfeeding mother immediately contact your doctor before taking DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN because DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN may pass into breast milk and harm a baby. It is advisable do not to drink alcohol while taking DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN because it increases the chances of side effects. DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN should not be given to children as DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN contains Chlorphenesin which is not approved for children.
Dry cough
DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN belongs to the class known as cough suppressant primarily used to treat dry cough. DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN is a combination of three drugs, namely: Dextromethorphan, Phenylephrine, and Chlorphenesin. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that relieves cough by reducing the cough centre activity in the brain. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose. Chlorphenesin is an antiallergic that relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Altogether it relieves dry cough.
If you are allergic to DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN should not be taken in conditions like diabetes, glaucoma, high blood pressure, and heart disease. If you have epilepsy (fit), urine problems, cough with mucus you should not take this DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN. Before taking DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN to inform your doctor if you are pregnant as DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN is category C medicine, it is not known that DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN will harm an unborn baby. If you are a breastfeeding mother immediately contact your doctor before taking DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN because DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN may pass into breast milk and may harm a baby. It is advisable do not to drink alcohol while taking DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN because it increases the chances of side effects. DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN should not be given to children as DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN contains Chlorphenesin which is not approved for children. Caution when drinking grapefruit juice or eating grapefruit can lead to excessive accumulation of the drug, increasing and prolonging effects.
Drug-Drug Interactions: DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN may have interaction with an antidepressant (escitalopram, duloxetine, amoxapine), medicines for nausea and vomiting (palonosetron, ondansetron), medicines for Parkinson disease (rasagiline, selegiline), medicines for insomnia- difficulty in sleeping (doxepin), medicines used in migraine (amitriptyline), pain killer (codeine), and antiallergic medicines (clemastine).
Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid consumption of alcohol with DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN as it may increase the risk of adverse effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, or difficulty in concentrating. Avoid drinking grapefruit juice or eating grapefruit as it can lead to excessive accumulation of the drug with both increases and prolongs effects.
Drug-Disease Interactions: If you have diabetes, glaucoma, high blood pressure, and heart disease, then you should not take this DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN.
Avoid consumption of alcohol with DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN as it may increase the side effects.
DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN is category C medicine, and it is not known that DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN will harm an unborn baby. It is advisable do not to take DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN if you are pregnant. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the use of DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN.
If you are a breastfeeding mother immediately contact your doctor before taking DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN because DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN may pass into breast milk and may harm a baby. DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN contains phenylephrine that may also slow breast milk production.
DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN.
Take DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
If you have any concerns regarding the use of DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN in patients with Kidney problems, please consult a doctor.
DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN should not be given to children as DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN contains chlorphenesin which is not approved for children.
You are recommended to consult a doctor if the cough persists or worsens after 1 week of treatment with DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENESIN.
Cough: Coughing is a reflex that keeps your throat and airways clear. Although it can be annoying, coughing helps your body to heal or protect itself. Coughs can be either acute or chronic. Acute coughs begin suddenly and usually last no more than 2 to 3 weeks. An acute cough is generally accompanied by cold, flu, or acute bronchitis. Chronic coughs last longer than 2 to 3 weeks.