Dexpofen10mg/5ml
OTC- Generic:
- Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide
- Company:
- Eskayef
- Dosage form:
- Syrup
- Pack size:
- 100ml bot
৳ 40/unit
Pack: ৳ 40
At a glance
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.
Description
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is an antitussive medicine. It is used for the treatment of dry cough. Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Remember dosage is decided on the basis of type of medicine (syrup or lozenge), age and present medical condition of the person. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. You must inform your doctor if symptoms does not get improved within 7 days of the treatment. The most common side effects of this medicine include sleepiness, dizziness, confusion, and nausea.. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Generally, it is advised to drink plenty of fluids while on treatment with this medicine. To overcome dizziness, avoid driving or attention-seeking activities. Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is an antitussive (cough suppressants). It suppresses cough by reducing the activity of cough centre in the brain.
Indications
• Dry cough
Mechanism of action
Dextromethorphan is a centrally acting cough suppressant which acts on the cough centre in the medulla.
Dosage
Adult Dose: Oral Cough suppressant Adults (>12 years of age): 10-20 mg (1-2 teaspoonful) every 4 hours, or 30 mg (3 teaspoonful) every 6-8 hours. Do not exceed 120 mg (12 teaspoonful) in 24 hours. Child Dose: Oral Cough suppressant Children 6 to 12 years of age: 5-10 mg (1/2-1 teaspoonful) every 4 hours, or 15 mg (11/2 teaspoonful) every 6-8 hours. Do not exceed 60 mg (6 teaspoonful) in 24 hours. 2 to 6 years of age: 2.5-5 mg (1/4-1/2 teaspoonful) every 4 hours, or 7.5 mg (3/4 teaspoonful) every 6-8 hours. Do not exceed 30 mg (3 teaspoonful) in 24 hours. <2 years of age: Use only as directed by the physician.
Administration
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Missed dose
If you miss a dose of Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Side effects
Common: • Sleepiness • Dizziness • Excitement • Confusion • Convulsion • Respiratory depression • Nausea • Vomiting • Diarrhea • Rash
Precautions & warnings
[UNSAFE] Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. You have been prescribed Benadryl DR Syrup for the symptomatic relief of dry cough. It is usually taken for a short time, until the symptoms clear up. Allow the lozenge or disintegrating strip to dissolve in your mouth. Do not chew or swallow. Measure the syrup with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication. It should not be administered to patients with chronic cough or where cough is accompanied by excessive secretions. Inform your doctor if your cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash or headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to Dextromethorphan or any other component.
Drug interactions
Dextromethorphan: Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), antipsychotics, anxiolytics and hypnotics, cimetidine, ciprofloxacin, domperidone, metoclopramide, mexiletine, CYP2D6 inhibitors, ritonavir, alcohol. Potentially Fatal: Memantine, moclobemide.
Food interactions
[CAUTION] Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide. Please consult your doctor.
Use in pregnancy
[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Use in lactation
[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Renal / hepatic impairment
[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. [UNSAFE] Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Common questions
Having prolonged cold. Wheezing. Earlier had dry cough that got cured through Benadryl syrup. Can be allergic rhinitis.Visit ent specialist for proper antiallergic and whether steroid need to be added I have cough and fever in this rainy season which medicines i should take paracetamol 500 mg twice dailly and syrup benadryl 15ml twice daily for 4 days Cough and cold remedy and cured for which tablet syrup benadryl 5 ml 3 times for 4 days Slight pain just below the neck while cough, and cold Myoril 4mg twice daily for 1 weeksyrup Benadryl 5ml 3 times for 3 days Having cough since 1 week, Can I take benadryl cough syrup for the same. You can in case it is dry Productive cough and asthamatic and also wet cough after coughing Levofloxacin 500 mg twice daily for 5 daysSyrup Benadryl 5ml three times for 5 days 1)Heavy cough in throat .2)fat reduction medicine for stomach area there is no medicine for fat reduction,for cough take syrup Benadryl 5ml three times for 5 days I am suffering from fever and cold (khasii). take paracetamol 500 mg thrice daily for 2 days than SOS , Benadryl cough syrup 2 tsf thrice daily for 3 days