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Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine safe for pregnant women?
Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine safe during breastfeeding?
Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine on the Kidneys?
Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine on the Liver?
Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine on the Heart?
Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine habit forming or addictive?
Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine
Taking Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine with alcohol will be.
Yes, you can take Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine for a dry cough. It is a cough suppressant that acts on the cough center in the brain to suppress a dry cough. Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine is used for a short-term to prevent coughing associated with cold, flu, and inhaled irritant.
Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine is the brand name for dextromethorphan. It belongs to the category of medication known as antitussives. It is available in the form of a tablet, lozenge, and syrup. Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine is used for the treatment of a cough caused by throat and bronchial irritation like the common cold and inhaled irritants. It is highly effective against a chronic and non-productive cough.
Yes, you may discontinue taking Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine on your own when you feel that a cough has subsided. However, if the symptoms do not improve even after taking Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine for about 7 days, consult a doctor immediately.
Yes, rarely, Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine may cause an allergic reaction with symptoms like difficulty in breathing, itching, swelling on lips and mouth, etc. If you suffer from any of these symptoms, consult your doctor immediately.
Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine is related to codeine and is a non-opioid derivative of morphine. From gastrointestinal tract it passes into the bloodstream, crosses the blood-brain barrier and suppresses the cough center, bringing relief to the patient.
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