Cheston 4 mg/50 mg/2 mg Expectorant
Cipla Ltd
Composition for Cheston 4 mg/50 mg/2 mg Expectorant
Prescription RequiredPrimarily used for
Cough, Cough with mucus, Allergic disorders
Potentiallyunsafewith
Alcohol
₹37
₹0.62/Expectorant
60 ml in 1 bottle
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Medicine Overview of Cheston 4 mg/50 mg/2 mg Expectorant
Side effects of Bromhexine
Common
Irritation of ear, Allergic skin rash, Dizziness, Headache.
How to use Bromhexine
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.
How Cheston 4 mg/50 mg/2 mg Expectorant works
Bromhexine thins and loosens mucus, making it easier to cough out.
Uses of Guaifenesin
Guaifenesin is used in the treatment of cough with mucus.
Side effects of Guaifenesin
Common
Nausea, Itchy rash, Hypersensitivity reaction, Stomach pain, Diarrhoea, Vomiting.
How to use Guaifenesin
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.
How Cheston 4 mg/50 mg/2 mg Expectorant works
Guaifenesin works by decreasing the stickiness of airway secretions and helps in their removal from the airways.
Side effects of Chlorpheniramine
Common
Sleepiness.
How to use Chlorpheniramine
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.
How Cheston 4 mg/50 mg/2 mg Expectorant works
Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine. It blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, congestion, itching, and other allergic reactions.
In Depth Information on Cheston 4 mg/50 mg/2 mg Expectorant
Expert advice for Bromhexine
- Tell your doctor if you have ever had or are suffering from stomach ulcer. You may not be prescribed Bromhexine as it can aggravate your problem.
- Inform your doctor if you have any liver/kidney disease or asthma.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
- Do not take if allergic to Bromhexine or any of its ingredients.
Expert advice for Guaifenesin
- Do not take guaifenesin if you have known allergy to it.
- Stop guaifenesin and consult your doctor immediately if you develop breathing difficulty swelling on your face, neck throat or tongue (severe allergic reactions).
- Do not take guaifenesin if you are taking more than one cough and cold medicine.
- Consult your doctor before you start taking guaifenesin if you have asthma, inflammation of air passages (bronchitis), lung disorder in which the flow of air to the lungs is blocked (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) such as emphysema, smokers cough, porphyria (a rare blood pigment disorder that affects skin and other organs).
- Consult your doctor before you start guaifenesin if you are suffering from liver or kidney problems, or if you are taking alcohol.
- Guaifenesin should not be combined with cough suppressants in the treatment of cough.
- Consult your doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve within 7 days, tend to recur, or are accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache.
- It is important to tell your doctor, while undergoing urine tests, if have recently taken or are taking guaifenesin as it can affect some results.
- Do not take guaifenesin if you are pregnant or breast feeding unless it is advised by your doctor.
- Use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle; discard after 4 weeks of opening even if not used (consult your pharmacist for the procedure to dispose).
Expert advice for Chlorpheniramine
- Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Chlorpheniramine, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
Warnings
Special precautions for Cheston 4 mg/50 mg/2 mg Expectorant
Alcohol
CAUTION
Cheston 4 mg/50 mg/2 mg Expectorant may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Cheston 4 mg/50 mg/2 mg Expectorant may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor....
+moreAnimal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
No information is available on the use of Cheston 4 mg/50 mg
+more/2 mg Expectorant during lactation. Please consult your doctor.
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Driving
Cheston 4 mg/50 mg/2 mg Expectorant may make you feel dizzy,
+more sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.
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Kidney
Cheston 4 mg/50 mg/2 mg Expectorant is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cheston 4 mg/50 mg/2 mg Expectorant may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Cheston 4 mg/50 mg/2 mg Expectorant may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease....
+moreUse of Cheston 4 mg/50 mg/2 mg Expectorant may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Liver
There is limited information available on the use of Cheston
+more 4 mg/50 mg/2 mg Expectorant in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Patient Concerns
Frequently asked questions for Cheston 4 mg/50 mg/2 mg Expectorant
Frequently asked questions for Bromhexine
Q. Is Bromhexine an antihistamine?
No, Bromhexineis not an antihistamine.
Frequently asked questions for Guaifenesin
Q. What is Guaifenesin used for?
Guaifenesin is an expectorant, mainly used to relieve chest congestion by aiding the removal of mucus
Q. What is Ascoril+/Ascoril LS/ Ascorl D cough syrup?
Ascoril+ cough syrup contains terbutaline, while Ascorl LS contails levosalbutamol. In addition both syrups contain bromhexine and guaifenesin and are used to relieve cough due to acute and chronic inflammation of the airways (bronchitis) and other cough conditions.Ascoril D is a medicine for dry cough and it does not contain guaifenesin
Q. Is Ascoril+ an antibiotic?
No, Ascoril+ cough syrup contains terbutaline, bromhexine and guaifenesin. It does not contain any antibiotic
Q. Does Ascoril+/ Ascoril LS cause drowsiness?
No, terbutaline, levosalbutamol, bromhexine and guaifenesin do not cause any drowsiness. Hence, Ascoril+ or Ascoril LS syrup does not cause drowsiness
Q. How long can I take guaifenesin?
Consult your doctor for use more than 7 days
Q. Can I take guaifenesin if I have high blood pressure?
Guaifenesin should not be taken by individuals with high blood pressur
Q. Can I take guaifenesin with phenylephrine, ibuprofen, amoxicillin and paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
There are no known drug interactions between phenylephrine, ibuprofen, amoxicillin and paracetamol (acetaminophen) and guaifenesin. However, consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on guaifenesin
Q. Can I take guaifenesin with Sudafed (pseudoephedrine-decongestant preparation) and Dayquil (OTC cold and cough preparation), Benadryl, benzonatate?
Guaifenesin can be taken with other cold and cough preparation including Sudafed, Dayquil, Benadryl and benzonatate . However, other formulations containing guaifenesin must be avoided to avoid a double dose. Also, guaifenesin should not be combined with cough suppressants in the treatment of cough since the combination would not be logical and you may be exposed to unnecessary side effects.
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Frequently asked questions for Chlorpheniramine
Q. Does chlorpheniramine or chlorpheniramine maleate cause increase in blood pressure/ drowsy/non drowsy/sedating/get you high/keep you awake/sleepiness/make you tired/weight gain?
Chlorpheniramine causing these side effects is common or rare. Always consult your doctor, if you experience any of these side effects
Q. Is chlorpheniramine like Benadryl?
No, chlorpheniramine is different from Benadryl
Q. Is chlorpheniramine prescription?
Yes, it is available with doctor’s prescription only
Q. Can I take chlorpheniramine or chlorpheniramine maleate with Panadol/ cetirizine /Zyrtec/ Allegra/ warfarin/ diphenhydramine/ ibuprofen/Claritin/guaifenesin/Benadryl?
Yes, but taking other medicines may alter the effects of chlorpheniramine. Always consult your doctor for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required
Q. Does chlorpheniramine contain aspirin?
No, it does not contain aspirin in it. Chlorpheniramine is a different drug than aspirin.
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Substitutes for Cheston
No substitutes found for this medicine
