Phenylephrine+Dextromethorphan+Chlorpheniramine

Uses	Cold, cough, allergy
Therapy	Cough Cold Preparation
Side Effects	Blurred vision, dry mouth, itching, rashes, nausea, constipation, stomach pain

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Molecule Description

Phenylephrine+Dextromethorphan+Chlorpheniramine is a medicine that contains three ingredients: chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine. Each of these ingredients helps treat symptoms caused by colds or allergies. Chlorpheniramine helps reduce allergic reactions, dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant, and phenylephrine works as a decongestant to clear a blocked nose.

Uses

Phenylephrine+Dextromethorphan+Chlorpheniramine 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+Dextromethorphan+Chlorpheniramine

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:

Itching
Rashes
Nausea
Blurred vision
Dry mouth
Constipation
Stomach pain

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Pregnant women should avoid taking this medication as there is no safety information available on the use of Phenylephrine+Dextromethorphan+Chlorpheniramine in pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

Phenylephrine+Dextromethorphan+Chlorpheniramine should not be used by breastfeeding women as components of this medication may pass into the breastmilk and can harm the breastfed baby.

Driving

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

Alcohol

Alcohol consumption, along with the medication, can make you feel more dizzy and drowsy. It is advisable to limit or avoid alcoholic beverages during the treatment and discuss it with your doctor if you drink too often.

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?

Phenylephrine+Dextromethorphan+Chlorpheniramine works by coaction 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. It works by reducing the swelling of blood vessels of nasal passage by constricting the blood vessels and thereby relieves nasal congestion or blockage.
Chlorpheniramine is an anti-allergic agent. It helps in relieving symptoms of allergy. It works by blocking the release of certain natural substance histamine, which is responsible for allergic symptoms. Histamine is produced when the body detects any foreign substance.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Phenylephrine+Dextromethorphan+Chlorpheniramine should not be taken together with, or within 2 weeks of using, certain medicines used for the treatment of brain-related disorders such as isocarboxazid, phenelzine, selegiline, etc.
Medicines used to treat infections (antibiotics) like linezolid and medicine used to relax the muscles like oxazepam and baclofen should not be taken along with Phenylephrine+Dextromethorphan+Chlorpheniramine.
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 Phenylephrine+Dextromethorphan+Chlorpheniramine can be agitation, confusion, fits, drowsiness and twitching of muscles. If you think you have taken too much of Phenylephrine+Dextromethorphan+Chlorpheniramine contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Phenylephrine+Dextromethorphan+Chlorpheniramine may contain sugar or alcohol as additives. It is advised to inform about your health condition to the doctor if you are suffering from diabetes, dependency on alcohol or suffering from liver disease.

No, it does not contain any steroidal component.

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