GUAIFENESIN+DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE
About GUAIFENESIN+DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE
GUAIFENESIN+DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE belongs to a class of medications called ‘expectorants’ primarily used to treat dry cough. Additionally, GUAIFENESIN+DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE also treats allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, throat irritation or watery eyes. 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+DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE is a combination of four drugs, namely: Guaifenesin (expectorant), Dextromethorphan (cough suppressant), Phenylephrine (decongestant) and Chlorpheniramine (antihistamine). Guaifenesin belongs to the class of expectorants that increase the volume of fluid in the airways, reduce the stickiness of mucus, and remove it from the airways. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Thus, it decreases the need to cough. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that works by contracting and narrowing the blood vessels. Thereby, provides relief from congestion and decreases mucus production. Chlorpheniramine belongs to the class of antihistamines (anti-allergic drugs) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions.
Take GUAIFENESIN+DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you take GUAIFENESIN+DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, stomach upset, vomiting, loss of appetite, drowsiness, headache, diarrhoea, dizziness or skin rash. Most of these side effects of GUAIFENESIN+DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+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+DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using GUAIFENESIN+DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE. GUAIFENESIN+DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. If you are about to undergo any medical tests or surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking GUAIFENESIN+DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE. Drink plenty of fluids while taking GUAIFENESIN+DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE to loosen the congestion. If you have high blood pressure, fits, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), chronic bronchitis, asthma, cough with mucus, cough caused by smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), blockage in stomach or intestines, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), enlarged prostate, pheochromocytoma (tumour in the adrenal glands), kidney, liver, heart or urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking GUAIFENESIN+DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE.
Uses of GUAIFENESIN+DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE
Medicinal Benefits
GUAIFENESIN+DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE is a combination of four drugs, namely: Guaifenesin, Dextromethorphan, Phenylephrine, and Chlorpheniramine. Guaifenesin belongs to the class of expectorants that works by increasing the volume of fluid in the airways, reducing the stickiness of mucus, and helping to remove it from the airways. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that blocks the transmission of nerve signals from the cough center in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Thus, it decreases the need to cough. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that works by contracting and narrowing the blood vessels. Thereby, providing relief from congestion and decreasing mucus production. Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine (anti-allergic drug) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions, and provides relief from symptoms of allergy such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness.
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Side Effects of GUAIFENESIN+DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE
- Nausea
- Stomach upset
- Vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Diarrhoea
- Dizziness
- Skin rash
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: These occur when foreign elements known as allergens attack and invade our body, thereby causing the release of histamines. This chemical messenger 'histamines' 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+DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE contains Guaifenesin, Dextromethorphan, Phenylephrine and Chlorpheniramine. Guaifenesin belongs to the class of expectorants that works by increasing the volume of fluid in the airways, reduce the stickiness of mucus and helps to remove it from airways. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that blocks the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Thus, decreases the need to cough. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that works by contracting and narrowing the blood vessels. Thereby, provides relief from congestion and decreases mucus production. Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine (anti-allergic drug) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions and provides relief from symptoms of allergy.
GUAIFENESIN+DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE may be used to provide relief from allergic symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, throat irritation or watery eyes. GUAIFENESIN+DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE contains Triprolidine, an anti-allergic drug that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions.
You are not recommended to take GUAIFENESIN+DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE with selegiline or other MAO inhibitors such as linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine and methylene blue injection at the same time as it may cause severe high blood pressure which may lead to stroke. Therefore, if you have taken any of these medicines in the past 14 days, avoid taking GUAIFENESIN+DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE and consult a doctor for proper advice.
You are recommended to avoid taking GUAIFENESIN+DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE if you have asthma, enlarged prostate, blockage in stomach or intestines, glaucoma or if you are unable to urinate. However, please consult a doctor if you have any of these conditions before taking GUAIFENESIN+DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE.
You are not recommended to take GUAIFENESIN+DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE with duloxetine as it may lead to a severe condition called ‘serotonin syndrome’ and cause symptoms such as blurred vision, stomach cramps, diarrhoea, hallucination, extreme changes in blood pressure, confusion, excessive sweating, increased heart rate, fever, shivering or shaking, tremor, incoordination, muscle spasm or stiffness. However, please consult a doctor before taking GUAIFENESIN+DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE with other medicines.
You are recommended to take GUAIFENESIN+DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms persist or worsen with rash, fever or persistent headache after 1 week of using GUAIFENESIN+DEXTROMETHORPHAN+PHENYLEPHRINE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE, please consult your doctor.
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