Phensedyl Dx Bottle Of 100ml Syrup
Phensedyl Dx Bottle Of 100ml Syrup Description
Phensedyl DX syrup is used for temporary relief of cough due to throat irritation, sneezing & running nose. It is a combination medicine containing chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan as the active
ingredients. Chlorpheniramine is an antiallergic medicine, whereas dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It works by reducing the symptoms of allergies, cough and nasal congestion or blockage due to allergy. Phensedyl-DX syrup can be taken with or without food, but it should be taken at exact doses using a measuring cup provided with a bottle and for the duration as advised by the doctor. Shake the bottle well, before each use. It is advised to be cautious while driving or handling any machinery as this syrup can cause dizziness.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹108.27 |
You Save | ₹19.11 (15% on MRP) |
Contains | Dextromethorphan(10.0 Mg) + Chlorpheniramine / Chlorphenamine(2.0 Mg) |
Uses | Common cold and cough |
Side effects | Dizziness, tiredness, drowsiness, sleepiness |
Therapy | COUGH COLD PREPARATION |
Uses of Phensedyl Dx Bottle Of 100ml Syrup
Contraindications of Phensedyl Dx Bottle Of 100ml Syrup
- If you are allergic to chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan or any other components of Phensedyl DX syrup.
- If you are having or had medicines like sodium oxybate (used to prevent daytime sleepiness).
- If you are or were on treatment with any medicine from class monoamine oxidase inhibitors such as phenelzine, selegiline (used to treat psychiatric illness or Parkinson's disease) in the last 14 days.
- In case you don't know whether your prescription includes such medicines, ask your doctor before taking Phensedyl DX syrup.
Side effects of Phensedyl Dx Bottle Of 100ml Syrup
- Dizziness
- Tiredness
- Drowsiness
- Sleepiness
- Upset stomach
- Insomnia
- Confusion
- Blurring of vision
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Precautions and Warnings of Phensedyl Dx Bottle Of 100ml Syrup
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- 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 Phensedyl 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.
- 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 Phensedyl Dx 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 Phensedyl Dx Bottle Of 100ml Syrup
- Take Phensedyl DX 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 Phensedyl Dx Bottle Of 100ml Syrup
Interactions with other medicines
- Phensedyl DX syrup should not be taken with a medicine called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) because it produces a condition called serotonin syndrome which is 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....
- Phensedyl DX syrup should be used cautiously with other medicines like codeine, hydrocodone (used for cough) that cause drowsiness.
- Alcohol, Marijuana, medicines to treat psychiatric illness (alprazolam, lorazepam, zolpidem, etc.), muscle-relaxing medicines ( carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine), other antihistaminic medicines (cetirizine, diphenhydramine, etc.) should be consumed with caution....
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
Interactions with food items
Storage and disposal of Phensedyl Dx Bottle Of 100ml Syrup
- Store Phensedyl 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.
Dosage of Phensedyl Dx Bottle Of 100ml Syrup
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I use Phensedyl DX syrup along with other medicines used to treat my psychiatric illness?
Q: Can Phensedyl DX syrup be used in children?
Q: How long does it take for Phensedyl DX syrup to show its action?
Q: Can I take Phensedyl DX syrup if I have an eye problem?
Q: What is the composition of Phensedyl dx?
Q: What are the side effects o Phensedyl dx?
References
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- DailyMed - COUGH AND COLD- chlorpheniramine maleate and dextromethorphan hydrobromide liquid [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2021 [cited 25 April 2022]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2021 [cited 25 April 2022]
- Chlorpheniramine: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2021 [cited 25 April 2022]
- Dextromorphan: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2021 [cited 25 April 2022]
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