GUAIFENESIN+CHLORPHENIRAMINE
About GUAIFENESIN+CHLORPHENIRAMINE
GUAIFENESIN+CHLORPHENIRAMINE belongs to the class of medicines called ‘expectorants’ primarily used to treat cough associated with mucus. Coughing (dry or productive) is a body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. There are two types of coughs, namely: Dry cough and chesty cough. A dry cough is tickly and doesn't produce any vicious or thick mucus, while a chesty cough (wet cough) means mucous or sputum is produced to help clear your airways.
GUAIFENESIN+CHLORPHENIRAMINE is a combination of two drugs, namely: Guaifenesin (expectorant) and chlorpheniramine (antiallergic). Guaifenesin belongs to the class of expectorants that loosen the chest and throat congestion, making it easier to cough out. On the other hand, Chlorpheniramine works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It directly acts on the brain and relieves symptoms of allergies by preventing the release of histamine. It helps to provide relief from allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness.
Take GUAIFENESIN+CHLORPHENIRAMINE as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take GUAIFENESIN+CHLORPHENIRAMINE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical conditions. You may experience drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, blurred vision, restlessness, headache, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, nose, or throat. Most of these side effects of GUAIFENESIN+CHLORPHENIRAMINE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to GUAIFENESIN+CHLORPHENIRAMINE or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Please consult a doctor before taking GUAIFENESIN+CHLORPHENIRAMINE if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The GUAIFENESIN+CHLORPHENIRAMINE is not recommended for children below 6 years. Drive only if you are alert as GUAIFENESIN+CHLORPHENIRAMINE may cause blurred vision, drowsiness, or dizziness. Avoid consumption of alcohol with GUAIFENESIN+CHLORPHENIRAMINE as it may increase the risk of adverse effects. Drink plenty of fluids while taking GUAIFENESIN+CHLORPHENIRAMINE to protect yourself from being dehydrated or overheated during exercise and in hot weather as GUAIFENESIN+CHLORPHENIRAMINE decreases sweating and increases heatstroke risk.
Uses of GUAIFENESIN+CHLORPHENIRAMINE
Medicinal Benefits
GUAIFENESIN+CHLORPHENIRAMINE is a combination of two drugs, namely: Guaifenesin (expectorant) and chlorpheniramine (antiallergic). Guaifenesin belongs to the class of expectorants that works by loosening the congestion in the chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through the mouth. On the other hand, Chlorpheniramine works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It directly acts on the brain and relieves symptoms of allergies by preventing the release of histamine. It helps to provide relief from allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness.
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Side Effects of GUAIFENESIN+CHLORPHENIRAMINE
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Constipation
- Blurred vision
- Restlessness
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dry mouth, nose, or throat
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Cough: Coughing is a body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. Coughs may be dry or productive. A productive cough (wet cough) brings up sputum (phlegm, mucus, and other matter) from the lungs. Cough is commonly caused as a response to allergy or viral infection but coughing up mucus is possibly an indication of infection in the respiratory tract. If you are coughing thick, solid white mucus, it indicates you may have a bacterial infection in the airways. If the mucus is clear or light-colored, it indicates you may have allergies or a minor infection in the respiratory tract, and yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection.
Allergies: It occurs when foreign elements are known as allergens attack and invade our body, thereby causing histamines' release. 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.
FAQs
GUAIFENESIN+CHLORPHENIRAMINE contains Guaifenesin and chlorpheniramine. Guaifenesin is an expectorant that increases the volume of fluid in the airways, reduces the stickiness of mucus, and removes it from the airways. Chlorpheniramine works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It directly acts on the brain and relieves symptoms of allergies by preventing the release of histamine. It helps to provide relief from allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness.
GUAIFENESIN+CHLORPHENIRAMINE should be used with caution in children below 6 years of age. However, please consult a doctor before giving GUAIFENESIN+CHLORPHENIRAMINE to children.
You are recommended to take GUAIFENESIN+CHLORPHENIRAMINE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms persist or worsen with rash, fever, or persistent headache after one week of using GUAIFENESIN+CHLORPHENIRAMINE, please consult your doctor.
No, you are not recommended to stop taking GUAIFENESIN+CHLORPHENIRAMINE without consulting your doctor as it may worsen cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take GUAIFENESIN+CHLORPHENIRAMINE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking GUAIFENESIN+CHLORPHENIRAMINE, please consult your doctor.
GUAIFENESIN+CHLORPHENIRAMINE may cause dry mouth as a temporary side effect in some people. It is not necessary for everyone taking GUAIFENESIN+CHLORPHENIRAMINE to experience this side effect. However, to avoid such side effects, drink plenty of water, regularly rinse your mouth, practice good oral hygiene and suck on sugarless candy. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.
