Cufex D Tablet
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Rs.26.90for 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)
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Cufex D Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Take it with food if stomach upset occurs.
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Take it with food if stomach upset occurs.
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CAUTION
Cufex D Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
UNSAFE
Information regarding the use of Cufex D Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Cufex D Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Cufex D
Pseudoephedrine(NA)
Uses
Pseudoephedrine is used in the treatment of nasal congestion. It is also used to treat sinus and upper chest congestion.
How it works
Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant. It works by narrowing the small blood vessels which provides temporary relief from inflammation (redness and swelling) and discomfort.
Common side effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Dryness in mouth, Hypersensitivity, Restlessness, Sleep disturbance
Bromhexine(NA)
Uses
Bromhexine is used in the treatment of Respiratory tract disorders associated with viscid mucus.
How it works
Bromhexine is a mucolytic medication. It thins and loosens mucus (phlegm) in the nose, windpipe and lungs making it easier to cough out.
Common side effects
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Upper abdominal pain, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Rash, Red spots or bumps, Itching, Sweating, Changes in serum aminotransferase levels
Chlorpheniramine Maleate(NA)
Uses
Chlorpheniramine Maleate is used in the treatment of allergic conditions.
How it works
Chlorpheniramine Maleate is an antiallergic medication. When your body is exposed to an allergen (pollen, animal dander, house dust etc.), it produces a chemical called histamine. This causes watery eyes, runny or blocked nose, sneezing, skin rashes, itching etc. Chlorpheniramine Maleate works by blocking the action of histamine, thereby relieving these symptoms.
Common side effects
Dryness in mouth, Sleepiness, Nausea, Headache, Sedation, Difficulty in paying attention, Impaired coordination, Dizziness, Blurred vision, Fatigue
SUBSTITUTES FOR Cufex D
No substitutes foundExpert advice FOR Cufex D
- Inform your doctor if you have heart, blood vessel, liver, kidney, bladder or prostate disorder.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you experience difficulty in breathing, swollen lips or skin, severe rashes and itching, hallucinations, restlessness or sleep disturbances.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken medication for any mental illness, high blood pressure or glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eye that causes visual problems).
- Do not take if allergic to pseudoephedrine or any of its ingredients.
- Do not take if medication is going for any mental disorder, nasal sprays for decongestion, high blood pressure.
- Do not take if suffering with kidney, heart, liver, blood vessel disorder or diabetes, hyperthyroidism, phaeochromocytoma (a rare tumor of the adrenal glands) or glaucoma.
- Do not take if below below 12 years.
- Do not take if Pregnant and breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions FOR Cufex D
Pseudoephedrine
Q. What is Pseudoephedrine used for?
Pseudoephedrine is used for the treatment of allergic conditions that cause runny nose or stuffy nose, sneezing and inflammation of the sinuses.
Q. Is Pseudoephedrine safe?
Pseudoephedrine is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
Q. What should I know before using Pseudoephedrine?
Before using Pseudoephedrine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to Pseudoephedrine or any of its ingredients to avoid any allergic reactions. Let your doctor know if you have or ever had any problems related to your eyes. Inform your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding to prevent any harmful effects on the baby.
Bromhexine
Q. Is Bromhexine an antihistamine?
No, Bromhexineis not an antihistamine.
Chlorpheniramine Maleate
Q. Does chlorpheniramine or chlorpheniramine maleate cause increase in blood pressure/ drowsy/non drowsy/sedating/get you high/keep you awake/sleepiness/make you tired/weight gain?
Chlorpheniramine causing these side effects is common or rare. Always consult your doctor, if you experience any of these side effects
Q. Is chlorpheniramine like Benadryl?
No, chlorpheniramine is different from Benadryl
Q. Is chlorpheniramine prescription?
Yes, it is available with doctor’s prescription only