Cetirizine + Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine Benefits & Uses

Cetirizine + Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Hives
Phlegm (Read More - Home remedies for mucus)
Runny Nose (Read More - How to Clear Nasal Congestion)
Itching (Read More - Home Remedies for Skin Itching: Simple Ways to Get Instant Relief)
Allergic Rhinitis (Read More - Home Remedies for Allergic Rhinitis)
Dry Cough (Read More - Home remedies for dry cough)
Blocked Nose
Low Blood Pressure (Read More - How to Raise Low Blood Pressure at Home: Simple Remedies)
Shock
Blocked Ear

Cetirizine + Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine Dosage & How to Take

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

Cetirizine + Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cetirizine + Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine is used -

Severe

Difficulty breathing
Joint pain
Increased Heart Rate

Moderate

Conjunctivitis (Read More - Say Goodbye to Pink Eye: Best At-Home Treatments for Conjunctivitis)
Blurred vision
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Confusion
Hallucinations
Increased blood pressure

Mild

Drowsiness
Headache
Fatigue
Dry Mouth
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Nausea or vomiting
Cough
Vertigo
Rash
Nervousness
Restlessness
Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)
Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Tremor

Cetirizine + Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine Related Warnings

Is the use of Cetirizine + Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine safe for pregnant women?

Cetirizine + Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Cetirizine + Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Cetirizine + Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine safe during breastfeeding?

Cetirizine + Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cetirizine + Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine on the Kidneys?

Cetirizine + Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cetirizine + Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine on the Liver?

Side effects of Cetirizine + Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Cetirizine + Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine on the Heart?

Cetirizine + Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine is rarely harmful for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Cetirizine + Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine with Other Drugs

Cetirizine + Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Escitalopram

Palonosetron

Rasagiline

Selegiline

Duloxetine

Ondansetron

Doxepin

Selegiline

Amitriptyline

Amoxapine

Moderate

Mild

Pseudoephedrine

Cetirizine + Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cetirizine + Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Depression
Parkinson's Disease
Asthma
Heart Disease
Kidney Cancer
Liver Disease
Angina
Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Hyperthyroidism
Diabetes
Glaucoma
Thyroid problems

Frequently asked Questions about Cetirizine + Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine

Is this Cetirizine + Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Cetirizine + Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine has not been reported.

Cetirizine + Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cetirizine + Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine

You can take Cetirizine + Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cetirizine + Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Cetirizine + Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

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KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 220

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