Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Phenylephrine HCL & Chlorpheniramine Maleate Tablets

Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Phenylephrine HCL & Chlorpheniramine Maleate Tablets belong to a class of medication called ‘cough and cold preparations’ primarily used to treat dry cough. Coughing is the body’s way of clearing irritants like allergens, mucus, or smoke from airways and preventing infection. There are two types of coughs, namely: dry cough and chesty cough. A dry cough is tickly and doesn’t produce any vicious or thick mucus, while a chesty cough (wet cough) means mucous or sputum is produced to help clear the airways.

Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Phenylephrine HCL & Chlorpheniramine Maleate Tablets is a combination of three drugs: Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Phenylephrine hydrochloride helps in shrinking the blood vessels located in the nasal passage, thereby reducing the stuffy nose. Chlorpheniramine maleate (antihistamine), Phenylephrine hydrochloride (decongestant), and Dextromethorphan hydrobromide (cough suppressant). Chlorpheniramine maleate works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. Together, it helps to provide relief from dry cough.

Medicinal Benefits

• Helps in blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions.
• Treat Dry Cough
• Helps in providing relief from allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, congestion or stiffness.
• Helps in shrinking the blood vessels located in the nasal passage, thereby reducing the stuffy nose.

Directions for Use

• Check the label for directions before using.
• Shake the bottle well before use.
• Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush, chew or break it.
• Take this tablet as prescribed by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup provided with the pack.

Storage 

• Keep it away from sunlight.
• Store in a cool and dry place.
• Keep the bottle tightly sealed.

Side Effects 

• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Constipation
• Restlessness or excitation
• Dizziness
• Loss of appetite
• Blurred vision
• Dry mouth, throat or nose

Precautions To Take Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Phenylephrine HCL & Chlorpheniramine Maleate Tablets

Consult your doctor before taking this tablet if you have certain health problems:

• Glaucoma
• Urinary problems
• Enlarged prostate
• Phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body)
• Cough with mucus or cough caused by asthma, smoking, Chronic bronchitis or emphysema
• Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking this tablet.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Phenylephrine HCL & Chlorpheniramine Maleate Tablets

Can I take this medicine if I need to undergo surgery?

Consult your doctor before taking this medicine. If you need to undergo surgery as it may lead to excessive drowsiness and sleepiness when given along with anaesthesia. Your doctor may advise you to stop taking this tablet 72 hours prior to the surgery.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take this tablet and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

Can these tablets be used in patients with glaucoma?

It may rarely worsen the symptoms of glaucoma. Therefore, these tablets should be used with caution and only when prescribed by a doctor in patients with glaucoma.

Can I take this medicine with anti-depressant medicines?

It is not recommended to take this tablet along with any anti-depressant medication, especially MAO inhibitors (linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine), as it may lead to unpleasant side-effects or drug interaction. Also, it should be taken at least 14 days after your last dose of anti-depressants.

How does this tablet work?

It contains Chlorpheniramine maleate, Phenylephrine hydrochloride, and Dextromethorphan hydrobromide. Chlorpheniramine maleate works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. Phenylephrine hydrochloride helps in shrinking the blood vessels located in the nasal passage, thereby reducing the stuffy nose. Dextromethorphan hydrobromide works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough.