Phenylephrine is a decongestant and is used to relieve blocked nose caused by common cold or in seasonal nasal allergies (hay fever).
How it works
Phenylephrine stimulates receptors on blood vessels and leads to constriction of blood vessels. This leads to decrease in the flow of blood in the blood vessels of nose, which in turn relieves nasal congestion.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and durationTreatment of nasal decongestion:Adult:
Oral: : 10 mg every 4 hour, max 60 mg daily; or 12 mg up to 4 times daily.
Nasal drops: 0.25 to 1% solution: Instill as nasal drops or a spray into each nostril every 4 hour as needed.
Children 2-6 year:
Oral: As tannate salt: 1.87-3.75 mg every 12 hour.
Nasal drops: 0.125% or 0.16% solution: 2-3 drops into each nostril every 4 hour as needed
Children 6-12 year:
Oral: As hydrochloride salt: 10 mg every 4 hour; as tannate salt: 3.75-7.5 mg every 12 hour.
Nasal drops: 0.25% solution: 2-3 drops, or 1-2 sprays, into each nostril every 4 hour as needed.
Common side effects
Rare: Skin rash, urge to vomit, being sick, headache, dizziness, fast or irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, difficulty in passing urine (in men), difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat (severe allergic reactions), restlessness, loss of appetite,
Who should not take
If you are allergic to phenylephrine any of the ingredients in this medicine
If you have heart or circulatory problems
If you have high blood pressure (including that due to a tumor near your kidney)
If you have diabetes, glaucoma or an overactive thyroid
If you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (for depression), or have taken them within the last 14 days
If you have an intolerance to some sugars, unless your doctor tells you to (this medicine contains lactose)
If you have prostate problems
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Dextromethorphan(Mg)
Uses
Dextromethorphan is used to suppress dry coughs (coughs that do not produce phlegm or mucus).
How it works
Dextromethorphan belongs to class of drugs called antitussives. It works by decreasing activity in the part of the brain that causes coughing.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration.
Adult and children above 12 years:
Capsule, Liquid, Tablet, Syrup: 10 to 30 mg orally every 4 to 8 hours
Maximum dose: 120 mg/day.
Children: It is not recommemded for children less than 4 years of age.
2-6 years: Capsule, Liquid, Tablet, Syrup: 2.5-5 mg every 4 hour or 7.5 mg every 6-8 hour; sustained-release: 15 mg twice daily.
6-12 years: Capsule, Liquid, Tablet, Syrup: 5-10 mg every 4 hour or 15 mg every 6-8 hour; sustained-release: 30 mg twice daily.
Common side effects
Skin reactions such as skin rash, urge to vomit, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, stomach pain, feeling drowsy, dizzy, excited or confused, fits, headache and breathing problems.
Who should not take
Patients who are allergic to dextromethorphan or any of the ingredients in any of its formulations.
Patients who have liver problems.
Patients who have difficulty in breathing.
Patients who are taking any of these medicines such as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (for depression), or have taken them in the last 14 days; selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (for depression) or other cough and cold medicines.
Patients who have an intolerance to some sugars.
Patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Triprolidine(Mg)
Uses
Triprolidine is used in the treatment of common cold to relieve symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching (in eyes, nose, and throat), congestion in the nose and sinuses (air cavities around the nose). It may also be used to treat other allergies like red itchy bumps on skin (hives), mild allergic skin reactions, inflammation of eyes due to allergy (allergic conjunctivitis) and swelling of eyes and lips (angioedema).
How it works
Triprolidine is an anti-histamine and belongs to a class of drugs called H1 receptor antagonists. It blocks the biological effect of histamine, a naturally released substance that triggers the symptoms of common cold and other allergies by acting on H1 receptors.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration.
Adults and children aged above 12 years: Tablets: 2.5 mg up to 4 times daily (max. 10 mg/day). Syrup (in combination with other cold and cough medications): 10 ml, every 4-6 hours up to 4 times a day.
Children (below 12 years)Tablets: 6 to 12 years: 1.25 mg up to 4 times daily (max. 5 mg/day).
4 to 6 years: 0.94 mg up to 4 times daily (max. 3.75 mg/day).
2 to 4 years: 0.625 mg up to 4 times daily (max, 2.5 mg/day).
4 months to 2 years: 0.31 up to 4 times daily (max. 1.25 mg/day).
Syrups/tablets containing triprolidine in combination with other cold and cough medications are not recommended for use in children aged below 12 years.
Common side effects
Drowsiness, dizziness, disturbance in attention, problems in coordination, skin rashes, pale red, raised, itchy skin rash, dryness in mouth, nose and throat, increased heart rate, unexpected excitation or increase in activity/agitation confusion, nightmares, hallucinations, blurred vision, thickening of mucus secretion in the air passages, difficulty urinating, nausea, vomiting.
Who should not take
Patients allergic to triprolidine or any other active drug or ingredient in the medicine.
Medicines containing triprolidine in combination with other cold and cough medications are contraindicated.
In children aged below 12 years.
In patients with severe heart problems (coronary artery disease).
In patients with very high blood pressure.
In patients taking or taken in the last 2 weeks any monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) drug (drugs commonly used for depression).
Phenylephrine is a decongestant and is used to relieve blocked nose caused by common cold or in seasonal nasal allergies (hay fever).
How it works
Phenylephrine stimulates receptors on blood vessels and leads to constriction of blood vessels. This leads to decrease in the flow of blood in the blood vessels of nose, which in turn relieves nasal congestion.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and durationTreatment of nasal decongestion:Adult:
Oral: : 10 mg every 4 hour, max 60 mg daily; or 12 mg up to 4 times daily.
Nasal drops: 0.25 to 1% solution: Instill as nasal drops or a spray into each nostril every 4 hour as needed.
Children 2-6 year:
Oral: As tannate salt: 1.87-3.75 mg every 12 hour.
Nasal drops: 0.125% or 0.16% solution: 2-3 drops into each nostril every 4 hour as needed
Children 6-12 year:
Oral: As hydrochloride salt: 10 mg every 4 hour; as tannate salt: 3.75-7.5 mg every 12 hour.
Nasal drops: 0.25% solution: 2-3 drops, or 1-2 sprays, into each nostril every 4 hour as needed.
Common side effects
Rare: Skin rash, urge to vomit, being sick, headache, dizziness, fast or irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, difficulty in passing urine (in men), difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat (severe allergic reactions), restlessness, loss of appetite,
Who should not take
If you are allergic to phenylephrine any of the ingredients in this medicine
If you have heart or circulatory problems
If you have high blood pressure (including that due to a tumor near your kidney)
If you have diabetes, glaucoma or an overactive thyroid
If you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (for depression), or have taken them within the last 14 days
If you have an intolerance to some sugars, unless your doctor tells you to (this medicine contains lactose)
If you have prostate problems
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Dextromethorphan(Mg)
Uses
Dextromethorphan is used to suppress dry coughs (coughs that do not produce phlegm or mucus).
How it works
Dextromethorphan belongs to class of drugs called antitussives. It works by decreasing activity in the part of the brain that causes coughing.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration.
Adult and children above 12 years:
Capsule, Liquid, Tablet, Syrup: 10 to 30 mg orally every 4 to 8 hours
Maximum dose: 120 mg/day.
Children: It is not recommemded for children less than 4 years of age.
2-6 years: Capsule, Liquid, Tablet, Syrup: 2.5-5 mg every 4 hour or 7.5 mg every 6-8 hour; sustained-release: 15 mg twice daily.
6-12 years: Capsule, Liquid, Tablet, Syrup: 5-10 mg every 4 hour or 15 mg every 6-8 hour; sustained-release: 30 mg twice daily.
Common side effects
Skin reactions such as skin rash, urge to vomit, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, stomach pain, feeling drowsy, dizzy, excited or confused, fits, headache and breathing problems.
Who should not take
Patients who are allergic to dextromethorphan or any of the ingredients in any of its formulations.
Patients who have liver problems.
Patients who have difficulty in breathing.
Patients who are taking any of these medicines such as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (for depression), or have taken them in the last 14 days; selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (for depression) or other cough and cold medicines.
Patients who have an intolerance to some sugars.
Patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Triprolidine(Mg)
Uses
Triprolidine is used in the treatment of common cold to relieve symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching (in eyes, nose, and throat), congestion in the nose and sinuses (air cavities around the nose). It may also be used to treat other allergies like red itchy bumps on skin (hives), mild allergic skin reactions, inflammation of eyes due to allergy (allergic conjunctivitis) and swelling of eyes and lips (angioedema).
How it works
Triprolidine is an anti-histamine and belongs to a class of drugs called H1 receptor antagonists. It blocks the biological effect of histamine, a naturally released substance that triggers the symptoms of common cold and other allergies by acting on H1 receptors.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration.
Adults and children aged above 12 years: Tablets: 2.5 mg up to 4 times daily (max. 10 mg/day). Syrup (in combination with other cold and cough medications): 10 ml, every 4-6 hours up to 4 times a day.
Children (below 12 years)Tablets: 6 to 12 years: 1.25 mg up to 4 times daily (max. 5 mg/day).
4 to 6 years: 0.94 mg up to 4 times daily (max. 3.75 mg/day).
2 to 4 years: 0.625 mg up to 4 times daily (max, 2.5 mg/day).
4 months to 2 years: 0.31 up to 4 times daily (max. 1.25 mg/day).
Syrups/tablets containing triprolidine in combination with other cold and cough medications are not recommended for use in children aged below 12 years.
Common side effects
Drowsiness, dizziness, disturbance in attention, problems in coordination, skin rashes, pale red, raised, itchy skin rash, dryness in mouth, nose and throat, increased heart rate, unexpected excitation or increase in activity/agitation confusion, nightmares, hallucinations, blurred vision, thickening of mucus secretion in the air passages, difficulty urinating, nausea, vomiting.
Who should not take
Patients allergic to triprolidine or any other active drug or ingredient in the medicine.
Medicines containing triprolidine in combination with other cold and cough medications are contraindicated.
In children aged below 12 years.
In patients with severe heart problems (coronary artery disease).
In patients with very high blood pressure.
In patients taking or taken in the last 2 weeks any monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) drug (drugs commonly used for depression).