
Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine ,Chlorpheniramine
Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine ,Chlorpheniramine is a combination medicament, which is utilized to treat symptoms reasoned by the common cold, allergies, hay fever, flu, or some other breathing illnesses (e.g., bronchitis, sinusitis). Dextromethorphan is a cough drug, which affects a certain portion of the brain (cough center), diminishing the the itch to cough. Decongestants assists in relieving stuffy nose indications. Antihistamines cures itchy eyes/nose/throat, runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing.
As cough-and-cold products are not considered to be safe or efficacious in children who are below 6 years of age. Consequently, do not utilize this product to medicate cold symptoms in children younger than 6 years unless particularly recommended by the doctor. Ask the doctor for more information regarding the safe usage of Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine ,Chlorpheniramine.
The medication does not cure or reduce the length of the common cold and may cause serious side effects. To evade the risk for its serious side effects follow all dosage directions, carefully. Do not make use of this product to make a child sleepy-eyed. Do not use other cough-and-cold medicament that might incorporate the same or kindred ingredients.
Side Effects
If the health care provide has suggested you this medicine it means that he or she has concluded that the benefit to you get from this drug is greater than the danger of its side effects. Some people utilizing this medication do not experience serious side effects. But there are some side effects of this medicate, which are common.
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Headache
Blurred vision
Upset stomach
Nausea
Constipation
Dry mouth/nose/throat may occur
Mood swings
Confusion
Hallucinations
Bruising/bleeding
Fast/ slow/ irregular heartbeat
Seizure
Shaking (tremors)
Troubled urinating
Weakness
Ringing in the ears
Rash
Itching/swelling (particularly of the face/tongue/throat)
If any of the above mentioned effects occur notify your doctor or chemist promptly.
To relieve the dry mouth, drink sugarless hard candy or ice chips and chew gum. You can also drink water, or utilize a saliva substitute. This medication can dehydrate and thicken the mucus in your lungs, making it more hard to breathe. To obviate this effect, drink plenty of liquids unless otherwise recommended by your doctor.
A very serious hypersensitivity reaction to this drug is implausible, but seek proximate medical attention if it happens.
This is not the absolute list of the possible side effects of Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine ,Chlorpheniramine. If you observe some other effects, which are not mentioned above, talk to the your doctor instantly.
Precautions
Interaction
Discuss with your doctor about the possible interactions of the medicine especially mentioned below:
Antihistamines applied to the skin (such as ointment, spray, diphenhydramine cream,)
Antispasmodics (e.g., belladonna alkaloids, atropine), beta blockers (e.g. metoprolol, atenolol).
Drugs for Parkinson's malady (e.g., anticholinergics such as trihexyphenidyl, benztropine,)
Guanethidine, some inhaled anesthetics (e.g., halothane)
Methyldopa
Reserpine
Tricyclic medications (e.g., desipramine).
The Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine ,Chlorpheniramine can also interact with the medicine, which cause drowsiness such as:
Certain antihistamines (e.g. diphenhydramine)
Anti-seizure drugs (e.g., carbamazepine), medicine for sleep or anxiousness
Muscle relaxants
Narcotic pain reliefs
Psychiatric medicament (e.g., risperidone, chlorpromazine, trazodone).
This medication may intervene with some particular medical/laboratory tests, possibly causing spurious test results. Consult the doctor for all interacting medicines of this product.
Dosage
The dosage of Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine ,Chlorpheniramine is based on the age, medical state as well as response to treatment. If you are using this medicine for allergy or hay fever indications, take it on a regular basis so as to get the most advantages from it. Indecent use of this product (abuse) may result in serious helsth trauma (e.g., brain damage, death, seizure). Do not add on your dose by your own take it more often, or use it for a longer time than suggested.
Take this drug by mouth with or without food with a full glass of water (8 ounces or 240 milliliters) or as recommended by your doctor. This medicament may be consumed with food or milk if stomach upset fall out.
If you are taking the liquid form, make the use a medication measuring instrumentality to cautiously measure the recommended dose. The use of a household spoon should be discarded as it won't give you the exact amount of medicine.
If your liquid sort is a suspension, shake the bottle in a well manner before each dose.
If you are using the extended-release capsules, swallow them completely without crushing or chewing. Doing so can deliver all of the drug straightaway, increasing the hazard of side effects.
BRAND NAME | OVIKUF DX |
Active Ingredients | Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine , Chlorpheniramine |
Strength | Dextromethorphan 10mg + Phenylephrine 5mg , Chlorpheniramine 2mg |
Packing | 100 ML bottle |