Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine + Bromhexine Syrup - Leekuf Syrup

Dr. Saurabh Dhamdhere MBBS , Orthopedics

You should use Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine + Bromhexine for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor or till you feel a relief in your symptoms. Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine + Bromhexine is a prescription drug, and it is best to take it under medical supervision.

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you may discontinue taking Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine + Bromhexine on your own when you feel that a cough has subsided. However, if the symptoms do not improve even after taking Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine + Bromhexine for about 7 days, consult a doctor immediately.

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can take Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine + Bromhexine 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 + Bromhexine is used for a short-term to prevent coughing associated with cold, flu, and inhaled irritant.

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS, MS , Urology, General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine + Bromhexine is available in the form of tablet, syrup, and lozenge. The tablet should be swallowed with water, the syrup should be taken with a measuring spoon or a container and lozenge should be allowed to melt inside the mouth. Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine + Bromhexine is taken every 4 to 12 hours as per the requirement. It is important to read the label carefully and follow the instructions completely. If you are giving Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine + Bromhexine to a child then make sure it is not given to a child younger than 4 years old. Also, make sure that you are using a brand that is exclusively for children. Be very careful while administering more than one type of drug to the child because if there is a common ingredient in more than one drug then it could lead to overdose. It is suitable to take Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine + Bromhexine under the guidance of a doctor or a pharmacist. It is also important to talk to your doctor if the symptoms do not improve in 7 days.

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

No, Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine + Bromhexine is not a steroid. It is related to codeine and is a non-opioid derivative of morphine. It is an antitussive which is used for managing the dry cough.