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

Indications

• Temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat or bronchial irritation
• Relieves runny nose, sneezing, itching of the nose or throat
• Relieves itchy, watery eyes, nasal congestion, reduces swelling of nasal passages

Pharmacology

• Mixture of antitussive, decongestant and antihistamine agent
• Contains dextromethorphan as a non-narcotic antitussive agent
• Phenylephrine shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passage
• Triprolidine provides relief in conditions triggered by histamine release

Dosage

• Adults & Children 12 years and older: 1 teaspoonful every 4 hours
• Children 6 to under 12 years: ½ teaspoonful every 4 hours
• Children 2 to 6 years: To be used with caution and as advised by the physician
• Not for use in children below 2 years old

Administration

• Can be taken with or without food
• Measure liquid doses carefully with the provided measuring device

Interaction

• Avoid taking with certain MAO inhibitors
• Use with caution when using with antihistamines, beta blockers, or narcotic pain relievers

Contraindications

• Avoid in patients with liver disease or asthma
• Contraindicated in patients taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors or within 2 weeks from stopping
• Contraindicated in patients with severe hypertension or coronary artery disease

Side Effects

• May cause drowsiness, dizziness, and constipation
• Other potential side effects include gastrointestinal discomfort, transient hypertension, dry mouth, restlessness, and allergic reactions

Pregnancy & Lactation

• Best avoided during pregnancy and lactation

Precautions & Warnings

• May cause drowsiness; avoid driving or operating machinery
• Use with caution in patients with epilepsy, prostatic hypertrophy, glaucoma, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and more
• Consult a physician if symptoms do not improve within one week or are accompanied by high fever

Overdose Effects

• In case of overdose, hospital admission is strongly advised
• May produce respiratory depression, paranoid psychosis, delusions, hallucinations, and convulsions
• Treatment should include emptying the stomach by aspiration or gastric lavage

Therapeutic Class

• Combined cough suppressants

Storage Conditions

• Keep in a cool & dry place, away from light

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