Dexolin (20 mg+10 mg+2.5 mg)/5 ml (Syrup)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
---|---|
Generic | Dextromethorphan phenylephrine triprolidine |
Company | Aristopharma ltd |
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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