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Corex DX Syrup

100ml Syrup in Bottle

MRP159.83

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Corex DX Syrup
Corex DX Syrup

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CIPLA LIMITED

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Product Summary

Salt Content
Dextromethorphan(10.0 Mg)+Chlorpheniramine / Chlorphenamine(4.0 Mg)
Uses
Common cold and cough
Therapy
Cough cold preparation
Side effects
Drowsiness, dizziness, upset stomach
3 Step Quality
Assurance
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available
NPPA
Regulated

Medical Description

Corex Dx syrup is a combination medication used to relieve cold symptoms, including cough, sneezing, and a runny nose. It contains chlorpheniramine, an antihistamine, and dextromethorphan, a cough suppressant. Chlorpheniramine works by blocking the receptors to which histamine binds, thereby preventing or reducing the allergic response. Cough is produced when the cough center in the brain is activated.

Dextromethorphan acts as a cough suppressant by directly affecting these specific areas in the brain, essentially deactivating the cough reflex and providing relief from coughing. Chlorpheniramine tackles allergic symptoms at the source by blocking histamine, while dextromethorphan works on the central nervous system to suppress the cough reflex.

This syrup should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Common side effects include nausea, upset stomach, and rash. These side effects are usually temporary, but contact your doctor if they persist or worsen. Corex Dx syrup may cause dizziness and drowsiness, so avoid driving or engaging in activities that require mental focus. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication. Corex Dx cough syrup should not be used in children below 2 years of age.

Norvent D syrup, Dilo Dx syrup, Hhlinctus syrup, and Glycodin syrup also contain chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan.

According to the advisory issued by the Union Health Ministry, cough and cold medications should not be prescribed or dispensed to children under two years of age. These medications are generally not recommended for children under five years old. For children above that age, any use should be based on careful clinical evaluation and close supervision

Uses

Corex Dx syrup gives short-term relief from sneezing, cough, or runny nose due to minor throat and airway irritation which occurs during common cold and other respiratory allergies.

Contraindications

  • In case you are allergic to chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan or any other components of this syrup.
  • If you are having or had medicines like sodium oxybate (used to prevent day time sleepiness)
  • If you are taking or have taken monoamine oxidase inhibitors such as phenelzine, selegiline (used to treat mental illness or Parkinson's disease) at least two weeks before starting treatment woth this syrup . In case you don't know whether your prescription includes such medicines, ask your doctor before taking Corex Dx syrup.

Side effects

  • Drowsiness
  • Sleepiness
  • Dizziness
  • Tiredness
  • Upset stomach
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

Precautions and Warnings

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Pregnancy

There is limited information available on the safety of Corex Dx syrup in human pregnancy. You should consult your doctor before using this cough syrup during pregnancy or if you think you may be pregnant. This syrup should be used only if it is needed and advantage overweighs the risk.

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Breast Feeding

There is no safety information about the effects of Corex Dx syrup during breastfeeding. Thus, it is unknown if the components of Corex Dx syrup pass into human milk. You should consult your doctor before using cough syrup during breastfeeding.

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Driving

Corex Dx syrup produces blurring of vision and drowsiness as side effects. You should avoid driving if you do not feel well or are unable to stay alert.

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Alcohol

Corex Dx syrup may produce drowsiness or sleepiness as a side effect, so if you consume it along with alcohol, it may exaggerate the drowsiness or sleepiness. Thus, you should avoid consuming alcohol while on treatment with this cough syrup.

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Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
  • You have a cough for a long time 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 a frequent urge to urinate (enlarged prostate).
  • You have problems with your heart and liver.
  • You have any breathing problems, high blood pressure and fits.
  • In young children, this medicine may produce excitement instead of drowsiness. Be cautious while giving this syrup to children.
  • Older people should be cautious while using Corex Dx syrup, as they are more prone to develop dizziness and urination difficulties with this syrup.
  • It is not recommended to use this syrup in children below 2 years of age.

Directions for Use

  • Take Corex Dx syrup as directed by the doctor.
  • Shake well before the use and use a measuring cup or spoon for measurement.
  • Do not take more than four doses in 24 hours.

Storage and disposal

  • Store Corex Dx syrup below 25°C in a clean and dry place.
  • Please protect it from moisture, sunlight and heat.
  • Keep the medicine away from children and pets.

Quick Tips

  • Corex Dx syrup is used for temporary relief of cough due to throat irritation, sneezing & running nose.
  • It should be taken as directed by the doctor and in doses and duration as prescribed.
  • Shake well before use. Use a spoon or measuring cup for the exact quantity.
  • Before starting Corex Dx syrup, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding. Also, inform about all other medicines that you take and your complete medical history.
  • Drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and headache can be seen as side effects of this medicine, inform your doctor if the side effects do not resolve over time.
  • Corex Dx syrup may cause sleepiness, dizziness, vision disturbances, or loss of coordination. If you experience any such effects after taking this medicine, avoid driving, operating heavy machinery, or performing any such tasks which require mental alertness.
  • Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan or any other components of this syrup.

Dosage

Overdose

Overdose of Corex Dx syrup may cause severe drowsiness, dizziness, fast or irregular heartbeats, confusion, hallucination, nervousness, seizures, fits and difficulty in releasing urine. If you experience any of the symptoms or 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 Corex 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.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

  • Natural substances like Histamine released in our body are responsible for allergies such as sneezing or runny nose
  • Chlorpheniramine blocks the effect of these substances and provides relief in symptoms of a common cold
  • There are specific areas in the brain (cough centre) which when activated produces coughing
  • Dextromethorphan affects these areas and deactivates them, thus helps in relieving the coughing

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

  • Corex Dx syrup should not be taken with a medicine called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) because it produces a condition called serotonin syndrome which is a life-threatening condition that can occur rapidly due to a build-up of an excessive amount of serotonin in the body.
  • In the case of serotonin syndrome, a person may experience high body temperature, high blood pressure, fast heart rate, excitability, tremor (shakiness), and sweating. In such a situation patients should rush to a nearby hospital.
  • Corex Dx syrup should be used cautiously with other medicines like Codeine, Hydrocodone (used for cough) that cause drowsiness. Alcohol, Marijuana, medicines to treat mental illness (Alprazolam, Lorazepam, Zolpidem, etc.), muscle-relaxing medicines ( Carisoprodol, Cyclobenzaprine), other antihistaminic medicines (Cetirizine, Diphenhydramine, etc.) should be consumed with caution.

Interactions with food items

Corex DX Syrup is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Do not consume grapefruit juice or any other products which might have grapefruit juice.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Patients suffering from prostate problems (benign prostatic hyperplasia) have symptoms like difficulty in passing urine, frequent urge to go to for urination and dribbling of urine. Corex cough syrup contains a drug named chlorpheniramine which produces urine retention as a side effect. Thus it is advisable talk to your doctor about your problem before using it.

No, you should not use Corex Dx syrup if you are taking medicines for mental illness.

No, one of the main ingredients in Corex Dx syrup is chlorpheniramine, which is an anti-allergic medicine and cetirizine is also an anti-allergic medicine. If you take cetirizine along with this syrup, it will aggravate the side effects of chlorpheniramine, especially drowsiness.

Corex Dx cough 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.

It can start showing its action approximately after 2 hours of consumption. However, it varies among individuals depending on their physiological nature.

Corex 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.

Yes, Corex Dx cough syrup can make you feel sleepy and drowsy. Thus, it is recommended that you avoid driving and doing activities that need mental alertness after taking this medicine.

You should take Corex Dx cough syrup in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take an excess dose as it may cause undesired effects. Inform your doctor if your symptoms do not ease or there is a relapse with headache, fever, and rash even after using the cough syrup for 7 days.

Corex Dx cough syrup should not be used during breastfeeding, as there is no sufficient data about whether the medicine passes through the breastmilk.

Corex Dx cough syrup might cause few side effects in some individuals, such as nausea, stomach upset, tiredness, drowsiness, etc. If you feel such symptoms persistently, contact your doctor.

It is advised not to take any anti-allergic medicine along with this syrup unless prescribed by the doctor.

Corex syrup should be taken in exact dose and duration prescribed by the doctor. It can be taken with or without food. But it is advised not to abruptly stop the treatment, otherwise symptoms might reappear.

No, Corex Dx contains a combination of chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan, as its active component.

Do not give this syrup to your child on your own. The dose will be decided by the child's doctor on the basis of the child's age and body weight. Do not self-medicate any medicine to children. Please consult a doctor before giving medicine to your child.

The composition of Corex Dx syrup consists of a combination medicine chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan. Chlorpheniramine is an anti allergic medicine whereas dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant.

Corex Dx syrup gives short-term relief from sneezing, cough or runny nose due to minor throat and airway irritation which occurs during common cold and other respiratory allergies.

There is limited information available on the effect of Corex Dx syrup in pregnancy. You should consult your doctor before using this cough syrup during pregnancy or if you think you may be pregnant. This syrup should only be used if recommended by your doctor after assessing the need and the risk.

Corex Dx is a cough and cold preparation that is used for temporary relief of cough due to throat irritation, sneezing and running nose which occurs during common cold and other respiratory allergies.

Yes, Corex Dx syrup can be used for the treatment of dry cough. However, you should only use this medicine if it is recommended by your doctor. Do not use this medicine on your own.

Yes, Corex Dx syrup is safe if taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. You should not take this medicine for longer periods or in a larger dose than prescribed.

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Manufacturer Details

Brand:COREX

Manufacturer Name:CIPLA LIMITED

Address:Pfizer Limited, at Plot No. 1802-1805, G.I.D.C. Phase III, Post-Vapi, Dist-Valsad – 396 195

Country of Origin:India

Vendor Details

Fulfillment Information: Corex Dx Bottle Of 100ml Syrup will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.

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