Dextromethorphan+Amylmetacresol

When should one not use Dextromethorphan+Amylmetacresol

• If you are allergic to dextromethorphan, amylmetacresol or any other ingredient of Dextromethorphan+Amylmetacresol.
• If you suffer from severe lung disease or are at risk of respiratory failure.
• If you have liver disease.
• If you are taking any selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) medicine such as fluoxetine, paroxetine and sertraline.
• If you are taking or have taken monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) such as selegiline, phenelzine, isocarboxazid, etc. in the last 14 days.
• It should not be used for children under 6 years of age.

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness

Other General Warnings

• You are allergic to this medicine.
• Your child is below 6 years of age.
• You are suffering from liver or kidney problems.
• You are on any anti-psychiatric medicines.
• You have a history of abuse.
• You are already taking any other medicine for cold and cough.

How Does It Work?

• Amylmetacresol works by stopping the growth of the bacteria present in the mouth and throat.
• Dextromethorphan works by reducing cough activity and relieving cough.

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Dextromethorphan+Amylmetacresol works or it itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Especially if you are taking medicines such as antidepressant and antipsychotic medicines (fluoxetine, paroxetine and sertraline, haloperidol, thioridazine, perphenazine), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (selegiline, phenelzine, isocarboxazid), medicines to treat irregular heartbeat (amiodarone, propafenone, quinidine and flecainide), medicines to treat hyperparathyroidism, anti-fungal (terbinafine), opioids (methadone) and antihistamines.

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