Phenylpropanolamine+Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is used in the treatment of dry cough.
How Phenylpropanolamine + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide works
Phenylpropanolamine + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is a combination of two medicines: Phenylpropanolamine and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide. Phenylpropanolamine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose. Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is a cough suppressant that relieves cough by reducing the activity of cough centre in the brain.
Common side effects of Phenylpropanolamine + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide
Nausea, Upset stomach, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), High blood pressure, Palpitations
Expert advice for Phenylpropanolamine + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide
Phenylpropanolamine + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is prescribed to get relief from a dry cough.
Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.
Consult your doctor if you do not see any improvement and have a cough for more than 7 days.
Let your doctor know if you are taking any anti-depressants.
Inform your doctor if you have had a cough for a long time or if you have asthma or suffer from serious asthma attacks. Or if your cough is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache.
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma