Dextrim (20 mg+10 mg+2.5 mg)/5 ml (Syrup)

Indications

• Temporarily relieves symptoms due to common cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies
• Cough due to minor throat or bronchial irritation
• Runny nose
• Sneezing
• Itching of the nose or throat
• Itchy, watery eyes
• Nasal congestion
• Reduces swelling of nasal passages

Pharmacology

• Mixture of antitussive, decongestant, and antihistamine agent
• Dextromethorphan as a non-narcotic antitussive agent
• Phenylephrine as a decongestant
• Triprolidine provides relief from conditions triggered by histamine release

Dosage

• Adults & Children 12 years and older: 1 teaspoonful (5 ml) every 4 hours
• Children 6 to under 12 years: ½ teaspoonful (2.5 ml) every 4 hours
• Children 2 to 6 years: To be used with caution
• Children below 2 years old: Not for use

Administration

• Can be taken with or without food
• Recommended to take with food if it causes an upset stomach
• Liquid doses should be measured carefully with the provided device

Interaction

• May cause serious drug interaction with certain MAO inhibitors
• Caution should be exercised with antihistamines, beta blockers, antispasmodics, and other medications

Contraindications

• Avoid in patients with liver disease or asthma
• Contraindicated in patients taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors
• Not for patients with severe hypertension or coronary artery disease

Side Effects

• Drowsiness
• Constipation
• GIT discomfort
• Possible allergic reactions such as rashes

Pregnancy & Lactation

• Best avoided in pregnancy and lactation

Precautions & Warnings

• May cause drowsiness; caution while driving or operating machinery
• Avoid alcoholic drinks
• Use with caution in patients with epilepsy, prostatic hypertrophy, glaucoma, and other conditions

Overdose Effects

• Hospital admission strongly advised in cases of overdose
• May produce respiratory depression, paranoid psychosis, delusions, and hallucinations

Therapeutic Class

• Combined cough suppressants

Storage Conditions

• Keep in a cool & dry place
• Protect from light

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• Dixar Plus (20 mg+10 mg+2.5 mg)/5 ml (Syrup) - aci-limited