DEXCPM SR TABLET

DEXCPM SR TABLET belongs to the class of medication called antihistamines, primarily used to treat symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis (hayfever), such as itchy or runny nose, sneezing, and itchy or burning eyes. DEXCPM SR TABLET may also be used to relieve symptoms associated with chronic urticarial (hives). These symptoms include itching, redness, and lumps on the skin. An allergy occurs when foreign elements known as allergens attack and invade our body, thereby causing the release of histamine (a chemical messenger) that causes swelling, inflammation, redness, itchiness, and watery nose, throat, and eyes.

DEXCPM SR TABLET contains dexchlorpheniramine, which works by inhibiting the action of histamine, a substance that causes allergic reactions. It works directly on the brain to reduce allergy symptoms by preventing the release of histamine. It aids in the relief of allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, or congestion.

DEXCPM SR TABLET should be used as prescribed by the doctor. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as sleepiness or drowsiness, upset stomach, loss of appetite, thickening of mucus, stuffy nose, tight chest, dry mouth, and nose or throat. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you take before taking DEXCPM SR TABLET to rule out any side effects. If you are allergic to DEXCPM SR TABLET or its inactive components, please inform your doctor. Consult your doctor before taking DEXCPM SR TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. DEXCPM SR TABLET should be given to children only if advised by a doctor. Avoid consumption of alcohol with DEXCPM SR TABLET as it may increase the risk of adverse effects. And don’t take medicines used to treat depression, such as monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) along with DEXCPM SR TABLET, as it may cause a severe drop in your blood pressure. Do not drive or operate any machine that requires physical and mental attention, as DEXCPM SR TABLET may cause sleepiness or drowsiness.

DEXCPM SR TABLET contains Dexchlorpheniramine, an anti-allergic medicine that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. Thus, it helps relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing/runny nose, red/itchy/watery eyes, throat swelling, itchy throat, and congestion or stiffness. In a few cases, it may be prescribed to treat drug reactions as well.

• Sleepiness/drowsiness
• Upset stomach
• Loss of appetite
• Thickening of mucus
• Stuffy nose
• Tight chest
• Dry mouth
• Dry nose
• Dry throat

Please consult a doctor before taking DEXCPM SR TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The tablet form is not recommended for children below 12 years, and the syrup form is not recommended for children below two years of age. Avoid using DEXCPM SR TABLET if you have taken antidepressant medicines in the past 14 days. Inform your doctor or healthcare professional if you have or have had any medical conditions, including seizures, liver or kidney disease, an overactive thyroid gland, heart disease, high blood pressure, raised pressure in the eye, prostate problems, difficulty passing urine, a narrowing or blockage between the stomach and small intestine, peptic ulcer. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing DEXCPM SR TABLET. Drive only if you are alert, as DEXCPM SR TABLET may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Avoid consumption of alcohol with DEXCPM SR TABLET as it may increase the risk of adverse effects. Drink plenty of fluids while taking DEXCPM SR TABLET to protect yourself from dehydration.

Drug-Drug Interactions: DEXCPM SR TABLET may interact with medicines used to treat depression such as tricyclic antidepressants (e.g. amitriptyline, amoxapine), strong/narcotic pain killers (e.g. codeine, morphine), medicines used to stop blood clotting (e.g. warfarin), and antianxiety medicines (alprazolam).

Drug-Food Interactions: It is not advisable to consume any alcoholic beverages or medicinal products containing alcohol during treatment.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor or healthcare professional if you have or have had any medical conditions, including seizures, liver or kidney disease, thyroid gland disorders, heart disease, high blood pressure, raised pressure in the eye, prostate problems, stomach and small intestine disorders and difficulty passing urine.

• AMITRIPTYLINE
• AMOXAPINE
• CODEINE
• MORPHINE
• WARFARIN
• ALPRAZOLAM

• Wash your hands with soap and water regularly to prevent the spread of germs.
• Eat plenty of foods rich in good bacteria like yoghurt to improve overall health.
• Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.
• Gargle with salt water for relief from sore throat.
• Avoid consumption of alcohol with DEXCPM SR TABLET as it may cause tiredness, drowsiness or lack of concentration.

• If the symptoms persist or worsen after using DEXCPM SR TABLET for one week, please consult a doctor.
• This medication should not be taken by pregnant or breastfeeding women unless prescribed by a doctor.

Allergies: It occurs when foreign elements known as allergens attack and invade our body, thereby causing the release of histamines. This chemical messenger 'histamine' causes swelling, inflammation, redness, itchiness, itchy/watery nose and throat, and watery eyes. Allergies generally occur due to chemicals, air pollution, pet danders, dust, pollen hairs, seasonal allergies like hay fever, etc.