Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin Benefits & Uses

Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Allergic Rhinitis (Read More - Home Remedies for Allergic Rhinitis)
Cough

Other Benefits

Allergy
Common Cold
Runny Nose
Itching
Phlegm (Read More - Home remedies for mucus)
Flu
Hives
Dust Allergy
Dry Cough (Read More - Home remedies for dry cough)
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin 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

Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin Side Effects

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

Severe

Rash
Difficulty breathing
Joint pain
Facial swelling
Tachycardia

Moderate

Confusion
Hallucinations

Mild

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Dry Mouth
Nervousness
Restlessness
Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)

Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin Related Warnings

Is the use of Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin safe for pregnant women?

Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin safe during breastfeeding?

Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin.
What is the effect of Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin on the Kidneys?

Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin on the Liver?

Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Alprazolam

Clonazepam

Clonidine

Codeine

Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin Contraindications

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

Glaucoma
Asthma
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Depression
Parkinson's Disease
Asthma
Heart Disease
Kidney Cancer
Liver Disease
Asthma
Smoking Addiction

Frequently asked Questions about Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin

Is this Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin.

Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin

Taking Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin with alcohol.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 164,165

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 422-423

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

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Guaifenesin

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 629-631

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