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Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan
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Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.
Description
Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan is a combination medicine used in the treatment of dry cough. It works by reducing the activity of cough center in the brain. It relieves allergic symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, throat irritation. Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects are nausea, upset stomach, and rash. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make dizziness worse. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan is a combination of two medicines: Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, which relieves dry cough. Chlorpheniramine Maleate is an antiallergic which helps reduce cough associated with allergies by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger, histamine. Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is a cough suppressant which relieves cough by reducing the activity of cough center in the brain.
Indications
• Dry cough
Mechanism of action
Chlorpheniramine: Histamine H1-receptor antagonist; sedative effect is low; antihistamine and anticholinergic activity is moderate Dextromethorphan: Antitussive; derivative of levorphanol; acts on cough center in medulla
Dosage
Adult Dose: Cough & Cold 4mg chlorpheniramine/30mg dextromethorphan PO q6hr Child Dose: Cough & Cold 12 years 4mg chlorpheniramine/30mg dextromethorphan PO q6hr
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. Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Side effects
Common: • Upset stomach • Sleepiness
Precautions & warnings
[UNSAFE] Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Corex DX Syrup helps relieve dry persistent cough. 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 may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Corex DX Syrup as it can cause excessive drowsiness. Inform your doctor if your cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity Within 2 wk of taking a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor Sedation of children
Food interactions
[CAUTION] Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan. Please consult your doctor.
Use in pregnancy
[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan 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] Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan 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] Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. [UNSAFE] Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Common questions
Suffering cough frm last 5 Days used rexcof dx coughv syrup but not relief. Please suggest can be due to allergy or infection or acidity visit ent specialist near you for proper examination I m having cough since last six month .sometimes it is severe but when I have corex syrup it subsidies. Appears allergic get chest x ray and serum IgE level check and revert Heavy dry cough from last 3days I use TUSQ-DX but no results please suggest me any other medicine Visit chest physician as it can be bronchitis I have a severe cough for the last 5 days. Tried corex, dilosyn, elturyl syrup along with montelukast / levocitrizine tablet and gargle with salt and baking soda. Please help. If the above measures have not helped you need to get yourself checked up in a clinic to examine your throat and respiratory system I am 29 weeks into my pregnancy. Have extreme dry cough and was given augmentin 625 and then some DCT syrup. None have had any effects. Please suggest something as i cannot sleep at nights due to dry coughing And now i am suggested TusQ Dx Should i consume it??? Please avoid cough syrups in pregnancy. Warm water and salt gargling and honey help soothe a cough. you can take dabur haunts syrup if cough is persistent. How to apply ocupol DX cream in eye U are using for what reason What is a dry and productive cough syrup for baby In dry cough cough suppressants are used. In productive cough mucolytics are used.