Macbery Dx Sugar Free Bottle Of 100ml Syrup
By MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS
100ml Syrup in Bottle
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Macbery Dx Sugar Free Bottle Of 100ml Syrup Description
Macbery DX sugar free syrup contains chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan. Chlorpheniramine is an antiallergic medicine, whereas dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. Macbery syrup is used for
temporary relief of cough due to throat irritation, sneezing & running nose. The common side effects of this medicine are drowsiness, sleepiness, upset stomach, dizziness. These are mostly for the short term and fade quickly with time. You should avoid taking this syrup along with medicines used to treat your psychiatric illness, as it may worsen your condition.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹96.83 |
You Save | ₹8.42 (8% on MRP) |
Contains | Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan |
Therapy | COUGH COLD PREPARATION |
Check more medicines with composition as Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan
Uses of Macbery Dx Sugar Free Bottle Of 100ml Syrup
Macbery DX sugar free 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 of Macbery Dx Sugar Free Bottle Of 100ml Syrup
- If you are allergic to chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan or any other components of Macbery syrup.
- If you are having or had medicines like sodium oxybate (used to prevent day time sleepiness).
- You should not take Macbery DX sugar free syrup with or at least two weeks after the treatment with any medicine from class monoamine oxidase inhibitors. An example of such medicine is Phenelzine, Selegiline (used to treat mental illness or Parkinson's disease). In case you don't know whether your prescription includes such medicines, ask your doctor before taking Macbery DX sugar free syrup ....
Side effects of Macbery Dx Sugar Free Bottle Of 100ml Syrup
- Dizziness
- Tiredness
- Drowsiness
- Sleepiness
- Upset stomach
- Insomnia
- Confusion
- Blurring of vision
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Hallucination
Precautions and Warnings of Macbery Dx Sugar Free Bottle Of 100ml Syrup
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Macbery DX sugar free syrup during pregnancy?
A:
There is limited information available on the safety of Macbery 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 an advantage overweighs the risk.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take Macbery DX sugar free syrup while breastfeeding?
A:
There is no safety information about the effects of Macbery DX sugar free syrup during breastfeeding. Thus, it is unknown if Macbery DX sugar free syrup passes into human milk. You should consult your doctor before using cough syrup during breastfeeding.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Macbery DX sugar free syrup ?
A:
Macbery DX sugar free 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.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Macbery DX sugar free syrup ?
A:
Macbery DX sugar free 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.
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 problem like glaucoma (increase pressure in the eye)
- You have difficulty in urination and frequent urge to go to urination (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, so be cautious while giving this syrup to children
- Older people should be cautious while using Macbery DX sugar free 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.
- You need to stop using this syrup and ask a doctor if the cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be the signs of a serious ailment....
Mode of Action of Macbery Dx Sugar Free Bottle Of 100ml Syrup
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.
Directions for Use of Macbery Dx Sugar Free Bottle Of 100ml Syrup
- Take Macbery DX sugar free syrup as per doctor's prescription
- Shake well before the use and use a measuring cup or spoon for measurement
- Do not take more than four doses in 24 hours
Interactions of Macbery Dx Sugar Free Bottle Of 100ml Syrup
Interactions with other medicines
- Macbery DX sugar free 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....
- Macbery DX sugar free 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 (Cetrizine, Diphenhydramine, etc.) should be consumed with caution....
Interactions with food items
Do not consume grapefruit juice or any other products which might have grapefruit juice.
Storage and disposal of Macbery Dx Sugar Free Bottle Of 100ml Syrup
- Store Macbery DX sugar free 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
Dosage of Macbery Dx Sugar Free Bottle Of 100ml Syrup
Overdose
The overdose of Macbery 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 Macbery DX sugar free 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)
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I use Macbery DX sugar free syrup if I am having a prostate problem?
- 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 Macbery 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 Macbery DX sugar free syrup along with other medicines used to treat my psychiatric illness?
A: No, you should not use Macbery DX sugar free syrup if you are taking medicines for mental illness.
Q: Can Macbery DX sugar free syrup be used in children?
A: Macbery DX sugar free 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: How long does it take for Macbery DX sugar free syrup to show its action?
A: It can start showing its action approximately after 2 hours of consumption. However, it varies among individuals depending on their physiological nature.
Q: Can I take Macbery DX sugar free syrup if I have an eye problem?
A: Macbery DX sugar free 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.
Q: How do you take Macbery DX syrup?
- Take Macbery Dx Sf syrup as per doctor's prescription.
- Shake well before use and use a measuring cup or spoon for measurement.
- Do not take more than four doses in 24 hours.
Q: What are the side effects of Macbery syrup?
A: Tiredness, sleepiness, upset stomach, lack of sleep, headache, nausea, vomiting are a few side effects that can be seen during the treatment with Macbery syrup. However, these symptoms are usually mild and resolve on its own. Also, everyone doesn't have to experience the same.
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Brand
MACBERY DX
Expires on or After
29/06/2026
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