Dextromethorphan + Phenylpropanolamine + Bromhexine

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Dextromethorphan + Phenylpropanolamine + Bromhexine 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 + Phenylpropanolamine + Bromhexine 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. 

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS , Pulmonology

Dextromethorphan + Phenylpropanolamine + 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 + Phenylpropanolamine + 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 + Phenylpropanolamine + 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 + Phenylpropanolamine + 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. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

No, Dextromethorphan + Phenylpropanolamine + Bromhexine is not safe for infants as the safety and efficacy are yet to be established in infants and young children. It can be, however, given to children above 4 years of age but one should give Dextromethorphan + Phenylpropanolamine + Bromhexine to children only after consulting a doctor. In addition, if you are giving more than two products to a child then make sure that none of the ingredients is present in both because then it may lead to an overdose. 

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

No, Dextromethorphan + Phenylpropanolamine + Bromhexine is not suitable for a patient with asthma. Dextromethorphan + Phenylpropanolamine + Bromhexine is suitable for treating cough originating from cold and flu. It is not suitable for treating cough due to smoking or asthma. Asthma is generally treated with two type of medication which are long-term control and quick-relief medicine. For long-term control, medicine helps reduce airway inflammation and prevent asthma symptoms where quick-relief medicine helps sudden relief from asthmatic symptoms.

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

Dextromethorphan + Phenylpropanolamine + Bromhexine 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.