Dexpofen 10 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 40.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Dextromethorphan hydrobromide |
| Company | Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Chronic dry cough
- Unproductive cough
- Acute dry cough interfering with normal function or sleep
Composition
- Each 5 ml sugar-free syrup contains Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide BP 10 mg
Pharmacology
- Cough suppressant
- Central action on the cough center in the medulla
- No analgesic properties
- Rapid absorption from GI tract
- Little sedative activity
- No observed addiction after prolonged use
- Metabolized in the liver
- Excretion in urine
Dosage & Administration
- Adults and Children over 12 years: 15-30 mg three to four times/day
- Children between 6 and 12 years: 5-15 mg up to four times/day
- Children between 2 and 6 years: 2.5-5 mg up to four times/day
Interaction
- Fatal interactions with phenelzine reported
Contraindications
- Concomitant use with monoamine oxidase inhibitors
- Prescribed with caution in patients with liver disease
Side Effects
- Rare adverse effects
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- No analgesia or addiction
- Little or no CNS depression
- Excitation
- Confusion
- Respiratory depression after overdosage
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Avoid in first three months of pregnancy
- No information on secretion into breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Do not use for smoking, asthma, or emphysema-associated cough
- Do not use for productive cough
Therapeutic Class
- Cough suppressant
Storage Conditions
- Below 30°C temperature
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of reach of children