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Phenylpropanolamine + Cetirizine + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide + Menthol + Paracetamol
Information about Phenylpropanolamine + Cetirizine + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide + Menthol + Paracetamol
Phenylpropanolamine + Cetirizine + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide + Menthol + Paracetamol Uses
Phenylpropanolamine+Cetirizine+Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide+Menthol+Paracetamol is used in the treatment of common cold.
How Phenylpropanolamine + Cetirizine + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide + Menthol + Paracetamol works
Phenylpropanolamine + Cetirizine + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide + Menthol + Paracetamol is a combination of five medicines. Phenylpropanolamine belongs to a class of medications called nasal decongestants. It stimulates receptors on blood vessels in the nose and sinuses leading to its constriction and reduction in blood flow thereby relieving congestion. Cetirizine is an antihistamine medicine. It treats allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and redness by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body. Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is an antitussive (cough suppressants). It suppresses cough by reducing the activity of cough centers in the brain. Menthol is extracted from peppermint that provides cooling and soothing effect inside the throat. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and fever. This is how it works to treat the symptoms of common cold.
Common side effects of Phenylpropanolamine + Cetirizine + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide + Menthol + Paracetamol
Nausea, Upset stomach, Dryness in mouth, Headache, Tiredness, Sleepiness