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
Upset stomach, Sleepiness
Available Medicine for Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide
Corex DXPfizer Ltd
₹76 to ₹1202 variant(s)
Piriton CSGlaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹1131 variant(s)
Deletus DAbbott L
₹1062 variant(s)
Codistar-DXMankind Pharma Ltd
₹58 to ₹954 variant(s)
Tossex DMRAbbott L
₹1151 variant(s)
Norvent-DIndchemie Health Specialities Pvt Ltd
₹1291 variant(s)
Respira DGeno Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹771 variant(s)
Viscodyne-DWockhardt Ltd
₹1081 variant(s)
ProtussaAbbott L
₹1021 variant(s)
Cheston CSCipla Ltd
₹14 to ₹922 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.