Generic medicine
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide + Guaifenesin
This preparation provides relief from all the symptoms associated with common cold such as dry cough, chest congestion etc.
Clinical notes
Applications:
N/A
Indication Notes:
This preparation provides relief from all the symptoms associated with common cold such as dry cough, chest congestion etc.
Avoid In:
N/A
Contraindication Notes:
This tablet is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Dextromethorphan and Guaifenesin. Moreover, the patients who are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) certain drugs or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug cannot take this preparation.
This tablet is a combination of Guaifenesin and Dextromethorphan HBr. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant and gives relief from cough by blocking the cough centre in the brain. Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It reduces the viscosity of cough by increasing the flow of fluids in the bronchial secretion thereby facilitating the expectoration of cough.
Common side effects are hypersensitivity, rash, nausea & vomiting.
There is no information regarding safety in pregnancy and lactation. So consultation with physician is must before use in this case.
Usage in children: This tablet is not indicated for the children under 12 years of age.
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