Biodex 6mg Tablet SR

Written By Dr. Lipika Khurana, PGDHHM, BDS

Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Last updated on 25 Nov 2025 | 03:05 PM (IST)

Biodex 6mg Tablet SR is an antiallergic medication used in the treatment of various allergic conditions. It provides relief from allergic symptoms such runny nose, sneezing, itching, redness, swelling, and watery eyes.

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General Information

Contains

Dexchlorpheniramine (6mg)

Marketer

Bionext Pharma Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Biodex 6mg Tablet SR should be taken with or without food. Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. 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. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. In case, you missed any doses, take the next dose as soon as you remember it. However, you should never take a double dose.

Sleepiness is the most common side effect of this medicine. Avoid driving or attention-seeking activity. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. In some cases, it may also cause dryness of mouth. To prevent dry mouth, drink plenty of water and maintain good oral hygiene.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have glaucoma or have any gastro-related issues or have asthma. Inform your doctor 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. Generally, it is advised to avoid alcohol while on treatment.

Uses of Biodex Tablet SR

Treatment of Allergic conditions

Benefits of Biodex Tablet SR

Treatment of Allergic conditions
Biodex 6mg Tablet SR is used to treat many different inflammatory and allergic conditions. It helps treat runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions and prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It helps relieve symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching, and other allergic-type reactions. If you are not sure why you are being given this medicine, ask your doctor.

This medicine is given orally (by mouth). You should always take it as it has been prescribed for you. Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice. This can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Because this medicine weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.

Side effects of Biodex Tablet SR

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Biodex

Sleepiness

How to use Biodex Tablet SR

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Biodex 6mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food.

How Biodex Tablet SR works

Biodex 6mg Tablet SR is an antihistaminic medication. It blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, congestion, itching, and other allergic reactions.

All substitutes for Biodex 6mg Tablet SR

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Biodex 6mg Tablet SR, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
Biodex 6mg Tablet SR should not be used in children less than 12 years of age.
Patients with other underlying medical conditions must consult their doctor before taking Biodex 6mg Tablet SR.
Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine unless prescribed by a doctor.
Biodex 6mg Tablet SR should not be taken by patients taking Monoamine oxidase inhibitors, such as isocarboxazid, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, etc.
Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Biodex 6mg Tablet SR, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Biodex 6mg Tablet SR may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Biodex 6mg Tablet SR is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Biodex 6mg Tablet SR may be safe to use during breastfeeding. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Larger doses or prolonged use of Biodex 6mg Tablet SR may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby

Driving

UNSAFE

Biodex 6mg Tablet SR may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Biodex 6mg Tablet SR in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Biodex 6mg Tablet SR in patients with liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Biodex with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate