Chlorpheniramine(Mg)
Uses
Chlorpheniramine is used to relieve symptoms of runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu and allergies due to food and insect bites and hay fever.
How it works
Chlorpheniramine belongs to class of medications called antihistamines. It acts by blocking a natural chemical (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Histamine is responsible for many symptoms of allergy.
Dosage
Adults and children of 12 years and above: 24 mg daily divided in 4-6 doses.
Elderly and children of 6 to 12 years: 12 mg daily divided in 3 doses.
Common side effects
Very Common: sedation, sleepiness (somnolence).
Common: disturbance in attention, abnormal coordination, dizziness, headache, blurred vision, urge to vomit (nausea), dry mouth and fatigue.
Frequency not known: reduced oxygen carrying capacity of blood due to destruction of red blood cells (hemolytic anemia), abnormal structure, function or quality of blood cells (blood dyscrasias), allergic reaction, swelling of eye and lips (angioedema), sudden, widespread, potentially severe and life-threatening allergic reaction consisting of one or more of the following: rapid heart rate, fall in blood pressure, fainting, itchiness and flushing of skin, swelling of tissue under the skin (angioedema), coughing, sneezing, breathlessness, noisy respiration (wheezing), nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea (anaphylactic reactions), loss of appetite (anorexia), confusion, excitation, irritability, unpleasant dreams (nightmares), depression, ringing in ears (tinnitus), thumping, pounding or fluttering sensation in chest (palpitations), increased heart rate (tachycardia), change from normal heartbeat (arrhythmias), low blood pressure (hypotension), thickening of bronchial secretions, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, indigestion (dyspepsia), inflammation of the liver (hepatitis) including yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice), widespread scaling and peeling of the skin associated with itching, skin, and hair loss (exfoliative dermatitis), rash, rashes due to allergy (urticaria), sensitivity to sunlight (photosensitivity), muscle twitching, muscle weakness, urinary retention, chest tightness.
Who should not take
Children below 6 years.
Patients who have been treated with mono-amino oxidase inhibitors within last 14 days.
Patients who are allergic (hypersensitive) to chlorpheniramine or any of the other ingredients of chlorpheniramine tablet or anti-histaminic drugs.
Breast feeding woman.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.
Chlorpheniramine(Mg)
Uses
Chlorpheniramine is used to relieve symptoms of runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu and allergies due to food and insect bites and hay fever.
How it works
Chlorpheniramine belongs to class of medications called antihistamines. It acts by blocking a natural chemical (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Histamine is responsible for many symptoms of allergy.
Dosage
Adults and children of 12 years and above: 24 mg daily divided in 4-6 doses.
Elderly and children of 6 to 12 years: 12 mg daily divided in 3 doses.
Common side effects
Very Common: sedation, sleepiness (somnolence).
Common: disturbance in attention, abnormal coordination, dizziness, headache, blurred vision, urge to vomit (nausea), dry mouth and fatigue.
Frequency not known: reduced oxygen carrying capacity of blood due to destruction of red blood cells (hemolytic anemia), abnormal structure, function or quality of blood cells (blood dyscrasias), allergic reaction, swelling of eye and lips (angioedema), sudden, widespread, potentially severe and life-threatening allergic reaction consisting of one or more of the following: rapid heart rate, fall in blood pressure, fainting, itchiness and flushing of skin, swelling of tissue under the skin (angioedema), coughing, sneezing, breathlessness, noisy respiration (wheezing), nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea (anaphylactic reactions), loss of appetite (anorexia), confusion, excitation, irritability, unpleasant dreams (nightmares), depression, ringing in ears (tinnitus), thumping, pounding or fluttering sensation in chest (palpitations), increased heart rate (tachycardia), change from normal heartbeat (arrhythmias), low blood pressure (hypotension), thickening of bronchial secretions, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, indigestion (dyspepsia), inflammation of the liver (hepatitis) including yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice), widespread scaling and peeling of the skin associated with itching, skin, and hair loss (exfoliative dermatitis), rash, rashes due to allergy (urticaria), sensitivity to sunlight (photosensitivity), muscle twitching, muscle weakness, urinary retention, chest tightness.
Who should not take
Children below 6 years.
Patients who have been treated with mono-amino oxidase inhibitors within last 14 days.
Patients who are allergic (hypersensitive) to chlorpheniramine or any of the other ingredients of chlorpheniramine tablet or anti-histaminic drugs.
Breast feeding woman.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.