Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 10 Mg + Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2 mg + Phenylephrine HCL 5 mg
Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide+phenylephrine Hydrochloride relieves dry cough. Coughing (dry or productive) is the way the body attempts to clear irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from the airways and prevent infection. There are two types of coughs, dry cough, and chesty cough. A dry cough is a tickly one and does not produce any vicious or thick mucus, but a chesty cough or wet cough means mucous or sputum is produced to help clear the airways.
Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide+phenylephrine Hydrochloride includes three drugs from which the individual components are; Chlorpheniramine maleate (antihistamine); Phenylephrine hydrochloride (a decongestant); Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is an antitussive drug. Chlorpheniramine maleate acts by inhibiting the effect that histamine employs to induce allergic reactions. Phenylephrine hydrochloride acts by reducing the swollen blood vessels lining the nasal channel, thereby regulating the stuffiness in the nasal. Dextromethorphan hydrobromide acts by inhibiting the conduction of nerve impulses from the cough center in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. The combination of these drugs offers relief from the dry cough.
Medical Benefits:-
Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide+phenylephrine Hydrochloride is a combination of three drugs that are Chlorpheniramine maleate, Phenylephrine hydrochloride, and Dextromethorphan hydrobromide. Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide+phenylephrine Hydrochloride is a combination medication under the drug class ‘cough and cold preparations’ which is mainly for dry cough treatment. Chlorpheniramine maleate works by preventing the action of histamine, the chemical that promotes allergic reactions. It helps relieve symptoms of allergies like sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, congestion, or stiffness. Phenylephrine hydrochloride is a decongestant, that shrinks the blood vessels within the nasal passage, thus reducing stuffy noses. Dextromethorphan hydrobromide is an antitussive whose mechanism of action is through the blocking of the nerve transmission of signals from the cough center in the brain to the muscles that produce the cough. Therefore, Chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide+phenylephrine Hydrochloride provides relief for cough, cold, and allergic conditions.
How does Phenylephrine + Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Work?
It is a mixture of three medicines that consists of Phenylephrine, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, all of which together relieve dry cough.
Side Effects:-
- Sedation
- Double vision
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Dryness in mouth
- Nervousness
- Headache
- Nausea
- Heartburn
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Hallucination
- Convulsion
Precautions:-
- Phenylephrine + Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide aids in dry cough treatment.
- It is usually only taken for a short time until the symptoms disappear.
- Measure the syrup using a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a tablespoon.
- Drink additional fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
- Stop using this drug and consult your doctor if your cough does not improve or if it persists for more than 1 week, is recurrent, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ):-
Q. Does the use of Phenylephrine+Chlorpheniramine Maleate+ Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide lead to drowsiness or somnolence?
Yes, Phenylephrine+Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide can cause drowsiness or drowsiness that leads to falling asleep during activities. Avoid driving a car, operating machinery, working at heights, or engaging in activities that might have dangerous consequences when you first begin treatment with this medicine until you know how the medicine affects you. Tell your doctor if you experience such episodes when taking this medicine.
Q. Will Phenylephrine+Chlorpheniramine Maleate+ Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?
No, more effective will it be taking higher doses than that which is recommended, though chances of experiencing some major side effects and toxicity might rise. If symptoms deteriorate or do not abate after a couple of prescribed doses, contact your physician to reassess the drug prescribed to you.
