Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide
Information about Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide
Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Uses
Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is used in the treatment of dry cough. It is used for the temporary relief of cough due to throat irritation, sneezing, and running nose.
How Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide works
Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 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.
Common side effects of Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide
Polyuria, Urinary retention, Sedation, Respiratory disorder, Vomiting, High blood pressure, Nervousness, Tremors, Decreased appetite, Increased heart rate, Dizziness, Hallucination, Discomfort when urinating, Pale skin, Headache, Nausea, Double vision, Heartburn, Weakness, Diarrhea, Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats), Dryness in mouth, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Convulsion
Available Medicine for Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide
Corex DXPfizer Ltd
₹102 to ₹1552 variant(s)
Piriton CSGlaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹1371 variant(s)
Deletus DAbbott
₹1141 variant(s)
Tossex DMRAbbott
₹1401 variant(s)
Norvent-DIndchemie Health Specialities Pvt Ltd
₹138 to ₹1452 variant(s)
Respira DGeno Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹84 to ₹1002 variant(s)
Viscodyne-DDr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
₹1431 variant(s)
ProtussaAbbott
₹881 variant(s)
Cheston CSCipla Ltd
₹14 to ₹923 variant(s)
Cofstop-CDXApex Laboratories Pvt Ltd
₹761 variant(s)
Expert advice for Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide
- Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 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 Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 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.