Dextromethorphan+Menthol+Cetirizine
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Molecule Summary
| Uses | Dry cough |
| Therapy | Cough Cold Preparation |
| Side Effects | Irritation, nausea, diarrhoea, dizziness, fatigue, headache |
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Molecule Description
Dextromethorphan+Menthol+Cetirizine is a combination of three medications, namely, cetirizine, dextromethorphan, and menthol. This medicine is used to treat dry cough. Cetirizine improves allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes by inhibiting the effects of a natural substance that causes allergy. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that decreases cough centre activity in the brain. Menthol helps in providing a cooling effect and suppresses cough. This medicine is only available on a doctor's prescription and should be taken at a dose and for a duration prescribed by the doctor. Do not use this medicine during pregnancy and breastfeeding unless recommended by a doctor. In addition, this medicine is not recommended in children and adolescents below 12 years of age. Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to any ingredients. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any unusual side effects after taking this medicine.
Uses
- Dry cough
Contraindications
When should one not use Dextromethorphan+Menthol+Cetirizine
- Known allergy to any ingredients of Dextromethorphan+Menthol+Cetirizine
- Severe kidney problem
- Ongoing treatment for depression, Parkinson's, or emotional conditions
Side effects
Common side effects of this drug are:
- Irritation
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Headache
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have kidney problems
- You have epilepsy
- You consume alcohol
- You smoke
- You have asthma
- You have chronic cough
- You consume illegal medicines
- You have fructose intolerance
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Dextromethorphan+Menthol+Cetirizine is a combination of three medications that relieve dry cough, namely, cetirizine, dextromethorphan, and menthol. Cetirizine improves allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes by inhibiting the effects of a natural substance that causes allergy. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that decreases cough centre activity in the brain. Finally, menthol helps in providing a cooling effect and suppresses cough.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Concomitant use of alcohol reduces alertness and impairs performance
- Concomitant use of fluoxetine, paroxetine, quinidine, amiodarone, flecainide, haloperidol, perphenazine, thioridazine, propafenone, sertraline, bupropion, methadone, cinacalcet, or terbinafine raises blood levels of dextromethorphan
Dosage
Overdose
Overdose can cause nausea, vomiting, confusion, dizziness, heart toxicity, hallucinations, hyperexcitation, involuntary muscle contractions, or anxiety. Contact your doctor or reach out to the nearest hospital immediately, in case of an overdose.
Missed a Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember but if the next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose. Do not take double dose to make up for the missed dose.
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