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 DX Pfizer Ltd
₹95 to ₹1592 variant(s)
Piriton CSGlaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹1411 variant(s)
Deletus D Abbott
₹1071 variant(s)
Tossex DMRAbbott
₹1441 variant(s)
Norvent-DIndchemie Health Specialities Pvt Ltd
₹129 to ₹1402 variant(s)
Respira-DGeno Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹79 to ₹1022 variant(s)
Viscodyne DDr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
₹1471 variant(s)
ProtussaAbbott
₹821 variant(s)
Cheston CSCipla Ltd
₹13 to ₹863 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.