Description

✅ Uses

• Relief of dry cough, post-operative cough, smoking-related cough, and cough from allergies or upper respiratory infections 1mg+7PharmEasy+7Medcart+7.

• Helps ease symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes through its antihistamine action MedPlusMart+4Medcart+4TrueMeds+4.

⚠️ Common Side Effects

These are generally mild and may resolve on their own:

• Drowsiness or sedation (most frequent due to chlorpheniramine) PharmEasy

• Headache, dizziness, blurred vision or inability to concentrate 1mg+5PharmEasy+51mg+5

• Dry mouth, retention of urine or constipation PharmEasy

• Nausea, loss of appetite, abdominal pain PharmEasy

• Skin rashes, photosensitivity reactions TrueMeds+7PharmEasy+7MedPlusMart+7

🛑 In rare cases or at high doses, more serious effects may occur, such as:

• Nervous system effects (nervousness, excitement, even seizures)

• Severe overdosage can lead to respiratory depression or hallucinations WebMD+5Medcart+51mg+5Netmeds

⚕️ Precautions & Warnings

• Avoid alcohol—it increases drowsiness Medcart+1PharmEasy+1.

• Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you PharmEasy+5Medcart+51mg+5.

• Use caution if you have conditions like glaucoma, enlarged prostate (urinary retention), high blood pressure, heart disease, thyroid issues, liver or kidney problems, or epilepsy PharmEasy.

• Not recommended for newborns or breastfeeding mothers PharmEasy+1PharmEasy+1.

• Pregnancy: safety unclear—consult your doctor Medcart+7PharmEasy+71mg+7.

• Avoid use with other depressants like some antidepressants (MAOIs, tricyclics) Netmeds+1PharmEasy+1.

• Long-term use may affect dental health (due to sugar content) PharmEasy.

📝 Usage Tips

• Typically dosed as 5 ml every 4–6 hours, per prescription. Never exceed recommended amounts TrueMeds+3Medcart+3Netmeds+3.

• Use a proper measuring spoon/cup and shake the bottle well before use.

• If symptoms like cough last more than 1 week, recur frequently, or are accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache, consult a doctor–they may indicate an underlying issue Netmeds+41mg+4PharmEasy+4.