DEXTROMETHORPHAN+TRIPROLIDINE+PHENYLEPHRINE is a combination of medications primarily used to treat dry cough. Additionally, DEXTROMETHORPHAN+TRIPROLIDINE+PHENYLEPHRINE is also used to treat allergic symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, throat irritation, or watery eyes. 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.
DEXTROMETHORPHAN+TRIPROLIDINE+PHENYLEPHRINE is a combination of three drugs, namely: Dextromethorphan (cough suppressant), Triprolidine (antihistamine), and Phenylephrine (decongestant). Dextromethorphan 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. Triprolidine belongs to the class of antihistamines (anti-allergic drugs) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that works by contracting and narrowing the small blood vessels of nasal passage and airways providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.
Take DEXTROMETHORPHAN+TRIPROLIDINE+PHENYLEPHRINE as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will recommend how often you take DEXTROMETHORPHAN+TRIPROLIDINE+PHENYLEPHRINE based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, stomach upset, dizziness, difficulty in sleeping, nervousness, or excitation. Most of these side effects of DEXTROMETHORPHAN+TRIPROLIDINE+PHENYLEPHRINE 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 DEXTROMETHORPHAN+TRIPROLIDINE+PHENYLEPHRINE or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using DEXTROMETHORPHAN+TRIPROLIDINE+PHENYLEPHRINE. DEXTROMETHORPHAN+TRIPROLIDINE+PHENYLEPHRINE should be used with caution in children. Avoid using DEXTROMETHORPHAN+TRIPROLIDINE+PHENYLEPHRINE if you have taken medicines for Parkinson’s disease or depression such as phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, and tranylcypromine for the past 14 days. You are advised to avoid or limit caffeine intake with DEXTROMETHORPHAN+TRIPROLIDINE+PHENYLEPHRINE as it may increase the adverse effects. If you have asthma, emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), cough with excessive mucus, or cough caused by smoking inform your doctor before taking DEXTROMETHORPHAN+TRIPROLIDINE+PHENYLEPHRINE.
Dry cough, Allergies
DEXTROMETHORPHAN+TRIPROLIDINE+PHENYLEPHRINE is a combination of three drugs, namely: Dextromethorphan, Triprolidine and Phenylephrine. Dextromethorphan 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, which decreases the urge to cough. Triprolidine belongs to the class of antihistamines (anti-allergic drugs) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions and provides relief from symptoms of allergy such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stuffiness. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that works by contracting and narrowing the blood vessels of nasal passage and airways providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.
If you are allergic to DEXTROMETHORPHAN+TRIPROLIDINE+PHENYLEPHRINE or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using DEXTROMETHORPHAN+TRIPROLIDINE+PHENYLEPHRINE. DEXTROMETHORPHAN+TRIPROLIDINE+PHENYLEPHRINE should be used with caution in children. Avoid using DEXTROMETHORPHAN+TRIPROLIDINE+PHENYLEPHRINE if you have taken medicines for Parkinson’s disease or antidepressants like phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, and tranylcypromine the past 14 days. You are advised to avoid caffeine intake with DEXTROMETHORPHAN+TRIPROLIDINE+PHENYLEPHRINE as it may increase the risk of severity of adverse effects. If you have asthma, emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), cough with excessive mucus, or cough caused by smoking, inform your doctor before taking DEXTROMETHORPHAN+TRIPROLIDINE+PHENYLEPHRINE. Caution is advised when drinking grapefruit juice or eating grapefruit as it can lead to excessive accumulation of the drug with both increased and prolonged effects.
Drug-Drug Interaction: DEXTROMETHORPHAN+TRIPROLIDINE+PHENYLEPHRINE may have interaction with anti-allergic drugs (diphenhydramine, chlorpheniramine, promethazine), narcotic analgesics (hydrocodone, codeine, morphine), central nervous system stimulants (methylphenidate), antidepressants (duloxetine, sertraline, escitalopram), bronchodilators (tiotropium), medicines used to treat irregular heartbeats (quinidine), anticonvulsants (pregabalin), antianxiety drug (alprazolam), antipsychotics (quetiapine).
Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid or limit the intake of chocolate and caffeine-containing foods such as cocoa beans and tea leaves with DEXTROMETHORPHAN+TRIPROLIDINE+PHENYLEPHRINE as they may increase the risk of severity of side effects. Also, avoid consumption of alcohol with DEXTROMETHORPHAN+TRIPROLIDINE+PHENYLEPHRINE 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 increased and prolonged effects.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have asthma, emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), cough with excessive mucus, or cough caused by smoking, inform your doctor before taking DEXTROMETHORPHAN+TRIPROLIDINE+PHENYLEPHRINE.
Avoid consumption of alcohol with DEXTROMETHORPHAN+TRIPROLIDINE+PHENYLEPHRINE as it may increase drowsiness. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with DEXTROMETHORPHAN+TRIPROLIDINE+PHENYLEPHRINE.
The safety of DEXTROMETHORPHAN+TRIPROLIDINE+PHENYLEPHRINE in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks.
It is unknown whether DEXTROMETHORPHAN+TRIPROLIDINE+PHENYLEPHRINE is excreted in human milk. DEXTROMETHORPHAN+TRIPROLIDINE+PHENYLEPHRINE is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.
DEXTROMETHORPHAN+TRIPROLIDINE+PHENYLEPHRINE may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking DEXTROMETHORPHAN+TRIPROLIDINE+PHENYLEPHRINE.
Take DEXTROMETHORPHAN+TRIPROLIDINE+PHENYLEPHRINE 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+TRIPROLIDINE+PHENYLEPHRINE in patients with Kidney problems, please consult a doctor.
DEXTROMETHORPHAN+TRIPROLIDINE+PHENYLEPHRINE should be used with caution in children if prescribed by a doctor.
You are recommended to consult a doctor if the cough persists or worsens after 1 week of treatment with DEXTROMETHORPHAN+TRIPROLIDINE+PHENYLEPHRINE.
Cough: Also known as tussis, is a voluntary or involuntary act and 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 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, you may have a bacterial infection in the airways. If the mucus is clear or light-coloured, you may have allergies or a minor infection in the respiratory tract, and yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection.
Allergies: These occur when foreign elements are known as allergens attack and invade our body, thereby causing the release of histamines. This chemical messenger 'histamines' causes swelling, inflammation, redness, itchiness, itchy/watery nose, and throat, and watery eyes. Allergies generally occur due to chemicals, air pollution, pet dander, dust, pollen hairs, seasonal allergies like hay fever, etc.