Dex CP Expectorant
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food interaction for Dex CP
alcohol interaction for Dex CP
pregnancy interaction for Dex CP
lactation interaction for Dex CP
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Dex CP Expectorant may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Dex CP Expectorant. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Dex CP Expectorant may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Dex CP Expectorant during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
SALT INFORMATION FOR Dex CP
Menthol(1mg)
Uses
Menthol is used in the treatment of throat irritation.
How it works
Menthol works by producing a mild anesthetic action causing numbness and a cooling sensation in the area of application.
Common side effects
Chlorpheniramine Maleate(2mg)
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
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide(10mg)
Uses
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is used in the treatment of dry cough.
How it works
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is an antitussive (cough suppressants). It suppresses cough by reducing the activity of cough centre in the brain.
Common side effects
Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Nervousness, Headache, Sedation, Double vision, Dryness in mouth, Decreased appetite, Heartburn, Weakness, Discomfort when urinating, Polyuria, Excitability in children
Phenylpropanolamine(12.5mg)
Uses
Phenylpropanolamine is used in the treatment of allergic conditions.
How it works
Phenylpropanolamine belongs to a class of medications called nasal decongestants. It stimulates receptors on blood vessels in the nose and sinuses leading to its constriction and reduction in blood flow thereby relieving congestion.
.Common side effects
Systemic hypertension (high blood pressure), Nausea, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Palpitations