Pregnancy Interaction

• There isn't a lot of research on how safe it is to be pregnant. Most of the time, pregnant women shouldn't take cough syrups like these unless a doctor says the advantages exceed the risks.
• Talk to your doctor before using. Don't take medicine on your own, especially in the first trimester or if you have other health problems.

Faq For Medicine

Q1: What do you use this syrup for?
This syrup helps with a dry cough, allergy symptoms including a runny or stuffy nose and sneezing, and nasal congestion that comes with a cold or allergies.

Q2. Is it possible for it to make me sleepy?
Yes, it often makes people sleepy or dizzy because of the chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan.

Q3. Is it okay to drink alcohol with it?
No, alcohol can make you more sleepy and lower your central nervous system.

Q4. What happens if I don't take a dose?
When you recall, take the dose you missed. If it's almost time for the next dose, don't take the one you missed. Don't do it twice.

Q5. Should I quit before the surgery?
Tell your doctor or surgeon that you are taking this prescription. They might tell you to stop taking it a few days before the surgery.

Expert Advice

• Medical review: This syrup has three active ingredients: an antihistamine (chlorpheniramine), a cough suppressant (dextromethorphan), and a decongestant (phenylephrine).
• Only use if a dry cough and stuffy nose are bothering you and making it hard to sleep or do everyday things.
• Do not give to kids under 12 unless a doctor says it's okay.
• If you have high blood pressure, heart illness, glaucoma, an enlarged prostate, or thyroid problems, be careful.
• Don't mix with other cold remedies unless you check the contents first (similar active chemicals can lead to overdose).

 Side Effects

• Some common or minor side effects are:
• Feeling sleepy or sedated
• Mouth that is dry
• Feeling dizzy
• Vision that is not clear
• Feeling sick or throwing up
• Constipation
• Being nervous
• Headache
• Burning in the heart
• Insomnia (trouble sleeping)
• Effects that are serious (but not common):
• Reactions to allergies (rash, edema, trouble breathing)
• Confusion or seeing things that aren't there
• Problems with urination
• Seizures or tremors
• Get medical care right once if any serious symptoms appear.

 How It Works

• This syrup has three active parts:
• Phenylephrine is a decongestant that makes blood vessels in the nose smaller to help with stuffiness.
• Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that stops histamine from working, which helps with allergy symptoms like sneezing, a runny nose, and itching.
• Dextromethorphan is a cough medicine that works by lowering the activity of the cough center in the brain.
• These things work together to make you cough less and clear up your stuffy nose and allergy symptoms.

Medicine Interaction

• Possible interactions with other medications are:
• MAO inhibitors (such phenelzine, isocarboxazid, and selegiline) can have bad effects on each other, so don't take them together for 14 days.
• Other CNS depressants, such alcohol or sedatives, can make you more sleepy.
• Taking dextromethorphan or an antihistamine with other cough and cold medicines raises the chance of an overdose.
• Always let your doctor know about all the drugs you take.

 How to Use

• Dosage: Only take as directed by your doctor or as shown on the label.
• Before using, shake well.
• Do not use regular teaspoons; use the measuring cup or syringe that comes with it.
• You can take it with or without food.
• Do not drive or use machinery if it makes you tired.
• Don't take more than the prescribed amount.

 Uses / Indications

• The main signs are:
• Temporary alleviation of a dry cough caused by allergies or a cold.
• Relief from stuffy nose or nasal congestion.
• Lessening of allergy symptoms including sneezing and a runny nose.
• Without a doctor's advice, it is not recommended for wet (productive) coughs, asthma-related coughs, or chronic bronchitis.