Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide + Phenylephrine Hydrochloride

Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide + Phenylephrine Hydrochloride — Uses and Benefits

This combination medicine is mainly used to treat symptoms of common cold, flu, and allergic conditions affecting the nose and throat.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Dry, irritating cough
• Blocked or stuffy nose
• Runny nose and sneezing due to cold or allergy
• Watery eyes and nasal symptoms of allergic rhinitis

HOW IT WORKS

• Chlorpheniramine Maleate blocks histamine, reducing sneezing, itching, and watery eyes
• Dextromethorphan acts on the brain's cough centre to reduce the urge to cough
• Phenylephrine narrows blood vessels in the nose, reducing swelling and congestion

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Productive (wet/mucus-filled) cough where mucus needs to be cleared
• Cough due to asthma, tuberculosis, or serious lung disease
• Bacterial infections such as sinusitis or pneumonia
• Long-term control of chronic cough or chronic allergy without medical advice

How to Use Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide + Phenylephrine Hydrochloride

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor or as per the label
• Usually taken by mouth, with or without food
• Use a proper measuring cup/spoon if it is a syrup, not a regular kitchen spoon
• Do not increase the dose or take it more often than advised
• Avoid taking other cold/cough medicines at the same time unless your doctor says so
• Do not take at bedtime dose too close to driving or operating machinery due to drowsiness

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• Take it as soon as you remember
• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one
• Do not double the dose to make up for a missed one

STORAGE

• Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep the syrup bottle tightly closed
• Keep out of reach and sight of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack

Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide + Phenylephrine Hydrochloride — Side Effects

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Drowsiness or sleepiness
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness
• Mild headache

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Nausea or upset stomach
• Restlessness or nervousness
• Blurred vision
• Difficulty passing urine

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat
• Severe dizziness or fainting
• Difficulty breathing or swallowing
• Severe skin rash, swelling of face/lips/tongue (allergic reaction)
• Hallucinations, confusion, or severe drowsiness
• Uncontrolled high blood pressure symptoms like severe headache or chest pain

This is not a complete list. Report any unusual or persistent symptom to your doctor or pharmacist.

Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide + Phenylephrine Hydrochloride — Safety Information and Precautions

This is a prescription medicine in India and should be used only as advised by a registered doctor or pharmacist.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Are allergic to any of its ingredients
• Have severe high blood pressure or heart disease
• Are taking or have recently taken MAOI antidepressants
• Have a history of narrow-angle glaucoma
• Have severe urinary retention or enlarged prostate with obstruction

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have diabetes, thyroid disorder, or high blood pressure
• Have asthma, chronic bronchitis, or other breathing problems
• Have liver or kidney disease
• Are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding
• Are elderly, as you may be more sensitive to side effects
• Are giving this medicine to a young child

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Other sedating antihistamines or sleep medicines
• MAOI and certain antidepressants (risk of serotonin syndrome with dextromethorphan)
• Other decongestants or medicines for blood pressure
• Alcohol, which increases drowsiness
• Other cold and cough products containing similar ingredients

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I drive after taking this medicine?

No, it can cause drowsiness and affect alertness, so avoid driving or operating machinery.

Can children take this medicine?

Only under a doctor's guidance and with an age-appropriate dose; it is not suitable for very young children.

Can I take this with other cold medicines?

• No, combining similar medicines can lead to overdose of common ingredients; check with your pharmacist first.
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