Codistar Dx Bottle Of 60ml Cough Syrup
By MANKIND PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
60ml Syrup in Bottle
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Description
Codistar Dx Syrup is used in the treatment of dry cough. It contains chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan as active substances. Chlorpheniramine is an anti allergic medicine and dextromethorphan is
a cough suppressant. Codistar Dx Syrup is used for temporary relief of cough due to throat irritation, sneezing, and runny nose. You should avoid taking this Syrup along with medicines used to treat psychiatric illness, as it may worsen your condition. Before using this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or are breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history. It is not recommended to use this Syrup in children below 2 years of age.
Product Summary
| Offer Price | ₹53.20 |
| You Save | ₹16.80 (24% on MRP) |
| Contains | Chlorpheniramine / Chlorphenamine(4.0 Mg/5ml)+Dextromethorphan(10.0 Mg/5ml) |
| Uses | Dry cough |
| Side effects | Dizziness, tiredness, headache, nausea, vomiting |
| Therapy | COUGH COLD PREPARATION |
Uses
- Codistar Dx Syrup is used to treat dry cough.
- It is also used to provide relief from sneezing, cough, or runny nose due to minor throat and airway irritation, which occurs during common colds and other respiratory allergies.
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, or any other components of Codistar Dx Syrup.
- If you are having or had medicines like sodium oxybate (used to prevent daytime sleepiness).
- If you are taking medicines called monoamine oxidase inhibitors like phenelzine and selegiline - used to treat mental illness or Parkinson's disease. If you are not sure what these medicines are, please confirm with your doctor....
Side effects
- Dizziness
- Tiredness
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Codistar Dx Syrup during pregnancy?
A:
There is limited information available on the effect of Codistar Dx Syrup in human pregnancy. You should consult your doctor before using this medicine during pregnancy or if you think you may be pregnant.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take Codistar Dx Syrup while breastfeeding?
A:
There is no information about the effect of Codistar Dx Syrup during breastfeeding. Thus, it is unknown if Codistar Dx Syrup passes into human milk. You should consult your doctor before using this medicine during breastfeeding.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Codistar Dx Syrup?
A:
Codistar Dx Syrup may cause blurring of vision and drowsiness. If you experience any such effects after taking this medicine that may affect your ability to drive safely, it is suggested to avoid driving.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Codistar Dx Syrup?
A:
Alcohol may exaggerate drowsiness or sleepiness. Thus, you should avoid consuming alcohol while on treatment with Codistar Dx Syrup.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have a cough for a long duration with a lot of mucus (like asthma, emphysema, or smoking).
- You have eye problems like glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye).
- You have difficulty in urination and frequent urge to go to urination.
- You have problems with your heart or liver.
- You have any breathing problems, high blood pressure, or fits.
- You are giving this medicine to young children or elderly people.
- Your cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
- Codistar Dx Syrup contains chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan as active substances.
- A natural substance called histamine released in our body is responsible for allergies, such as sneezing or runny nose. Chlorpheniramine blocks the effect of these substances and provides relief of symptoms of a common cold....
- There are specific areas in the brain (cough center), that when activated produce coughing. Dextromethorphan deactivates these areas, thus helping in relieving the coughing.
Directions for Use
- Take Codistar Dx Syrup as per the doctor's prescription.
- Shake well before use.
- Carefully measure the dose using a measuring cup or spoon.
- Do not consume this medicine directly from the bottle.
- Do not take more than the prescribed dose.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Codistar Dx Syrup works, or this medicine 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.
- Codistar Dx Syrup should not be taken with medicines called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) like phenelzine and selegiline.
- This Syrup should be used cautiously with other medicines like codeine, hydrocodone (used for cough), medicines to treat mental illness (alprazolam, lorazepam, zolpidem), muscle-relaxing medicines (carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine), other antihistamine medicines (cetirizine, diphenhydramine)....
Interactions with food items
Do not consume grapefruit juice or any other products which might have grapefruit juice.
Storage and disposal
- Store Codistar Dx Syrup below 25°C in a clean and dry place, protected from moisture, sunlight, and heat.
- Keep the medicine away from children and pets.
Dosage
Overdose
An overdose of Codistar Dx Syrup may cause drowsiness, dizziness, nervousness, and difficulty in releasing urine. If you think you have taken an excessive quantity of this Syrup, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital....
Missed a Dose
Missing a dose of Codistar Dx Syrup may reduce the effectiveness of the treatment. If you missed any dose of medicine, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one....
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), WHO FIDES member
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I use Codistar Dx Syrup if I am having a prostate problem?
A: Patients suffering from prostate problems (benign prostatic hyperplasia) have symptoms like difficulty passing urine, frequent urge to go to for urination, and dribbling of urine. This medicine contains a medicine named Chlorpheniramine, which produces urine retention as a side effect. Therefore, taking this Syrup with a prostate problem will worsen the condition. So it is advisable to talk to your doctor about your problem before using it.
Q: Can I use Codistar Dx Syrup along with other medicines used to treat my psychiatric illness?
A: No, you should not use Codistar Dx Syrup if you are taking medicines for mental illness.
Q: Can Codistar Dx Syrup be used in children?
A: Codistar Dx Syrup should not be used in children below 2 years of age. Please refrain from using any medicines for your children without consulting a child specialist.
Q: Can I take Codistar Dx Syrup if I have an eye problem?
A: Codistar Dx Syrup contains Chlorpheniramine, it increases the pressure in the eye and thus decreases the effectiveness of glaucoma medicines. So it is always advisable to talk to your doctor about your eye problem before using this Syrup.
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