Phenylephrine+Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Dextromethorphan

Uses	Cold, cough, allergy
Therapy	Cough Cold Preparation
Side Effects	Dizziness, headache, nervousness, blurred vision, dry mouth, itching, rashes, nausea

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Molecule Description

Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Phenylephrine+Dextromethorphan contains a combination of three medicines: chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine. It has anti-allergic, cough suppressant and decongestant properties. Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Phenylephrine+Dextromethorphan is used for relief from cough, throat irritation, sneezing, and a stuffy nose due to an allergy or cold. It works by reducing the symptoms of allergies, including cough and nasal congestion or blockage caused by allergies. Caution should be exercised while driving or handling any machinery, as this medicine can cause dizziness.

Uses

Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Phenylephrine+Dextromethorphan is used for relieving cough, throat irritation, sneezing, watery eyes, runny or stuffed nose due to cold and allergy.

Contraindications

When should one not use Phenylephrine+Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Dextromethorphan

If you have known allergy to chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan or phenylephrine or any other ingredient of this medicine.
If you have high blood pressure, heart-related disorders such as incidences of heart attack and blockage.
If you have serious airway related infection or asthma (this medicine should not be used for relieving cough due to asthma attacks).
If you are taking medicines to treat brain-related disorders.
If you are suffering from a urinary retention problem or an eye disorder called glaucoma.
This medicine is not meant to be used in children and breastfeeding women.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Dizziness
Headache
Nervousness

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

It is recommended to avoid this medicine during pregnancy and use this only if it is prescribed by the doctor.

Breast Feeding

Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Phenylephrine+Dextromethorphan is secreted into the breastmilk. Hence, it is recommended to avoid this medicine if you are breastfeeding.

Driving

You may feel dizzy or drowsy after taking this medicine. It's better not to drive or operate any machinery if you experience such symptoms.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You are suffering from asthma or airway infection or disorder or wet cough.
You have a blockage in the stomach or intestine or any part of your digestive tract.
You have any type of heart disorder, blockage, high blood pressure or irregular heartbeats.
You have liver or kidney disease or ulcers in the stomach or intestine.
You are suffering from an eye disorder called glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye).
You have an enlarged prostate gland (BPH) or experience difficulty in urination.
You have a thyroid-related disorder or a tumour in the adrenal gland.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Phenylephrine+Dextromethorphan works by the action of its three components. It has anti-allergic, cough suppressant and decongestant properties.
Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It acts on a certain part of the cough centre or brain and reduces the cough.
Phenylephrine is a nasal decongestant.
Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine. It helps relieve symptoms of allergies. It works by blocking the release of a certain natural substance, histamine, which is responsible for allergic symptoms.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Phenylephrine+Dextromethorphan should not be consumed with or at least after 2 weeks of consumption of certain medicines used for the treatment of brain-related disorders.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines, herbal preparations and supplements to avoid any interaction.

Dosage

Overdose

Symptoms of an overdose of Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Phenylephrine+Dextromethorphan can be agitation, confusion, fits, drowsiness and twitching of muscles. If you think you have taken too much of Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Phenylephrine+Dextromethorphan contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed a dose of this medicine, take the next dose as soon as you remember. Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed one.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

No, it does not contain any steroidal component.

Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Phenylephrine+Dextromethorphan is used for relief from cough and allergic symptoms such as sneezing, watery eyes, nasal blockage due to an allergy or cold.