Description
β Uses
Relief of dry cough, post-operative cough, smoking-related cough, and cough from allergies or upper respiratory infectionsβ―1mg+7PharmEasy+7Medcart+7.
Helps ease symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes through its antihistamine actionβ―MedPlusMart+4Medcart+4TrueMeds+4.
β οΈ Common Side Effects
These are generally mild and may resolve on their own:
Drowsiness or sedation (most frequent due to chlorpheniramine)β―PharmEasy
Headache, dizziness, blurred vision or inability to concentrateβ―1mg+5PharmEasy+51mg+5
Dry mouth, retention of urine or constipationβ―PharmEasy
Nausea, loss of appetite, abdominal painβ―PharmEasy
Skin rashes, photosensitivity reactionsβ―TrueMeds+7PharmEasy+7MedPlusMart+7
π 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 hallucinationsβ―WebMD+5Medcart+51mg+5Netmeds
βοΈ Precautions & Warnings
Avoid alcoholβit increases drowsinessβ―Medcart+1PharmEasy+1.
Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects youβ―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 epilepsyβ―PharmEasy.
Not recommended for newborns or breastfeeding mothersβ―PharmEasy+1PharmEasy+1.
Pregnancy: safety unclearβconsult your doctorβ―Medcart+7PharmEasy+71mg+7.
Avoid use with other depressants like some antidepressants (MAOIs, tricyclics)β―Netmeds+1PharmEasy+1.
Long-term use may affect dental health (due to sugar content)β―PharmEasy.
π Usage Tips
Typically dosed as 5β―ml every 4β6β―hours, per prescription. Never exceed recommended amountsβ―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 doctorβthey may indicate an underlying issueβ―Netmeds+41mg+4PharmEasy+4.
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