Dexdin (10 mg+30 mg+1.25 mg)/5 ml (Syrup)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 70.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Dextromethorphan pseudoephedrine triprolidine |
| Company | Somatec pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Temporary relief for common cold symptoms
- Relieves non-productive cough
- Relief from runny nose
- Alleviates sneezing
- Soothes itching of the nose or throat
- Relieves itchy & watery eyes
- Reduces nasal congestion
Composition
- Contains Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide BP
- Contains Phenylephrine Hydrochloride BP
- Contains Triprolidine Hydrochloride BP
- Each 5 ml syrup contains specified quantities
Pharmacology
- Combination of antitussive, decongestant, and antihistamine agent
- Dextromethorphan acts on cough center in the medulla
- Phenylephrine shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passage
- Triprolidine relieves symptoms of allergy, hay fever, and cold
- Triprolidine is a H1-receptor antagonist
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended dosage for adults & children over 12 years
- Recommended dosage for 6-12 years
- Physician's advice for children less than 6 years
Interaction
- Potential serious drug interaction with MAO inhibitors
- List of MAO inhibitors to avoid during treatment
Contraindications
- Avoid in patients with liver disease
- Contraindicated in asthmatic patients
- Not recommended for patients taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors
Side Effects
- Potential drowsiness
- Potential constipation
- Possible gastrointestinal discomfort
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No specific data on use during pregnancy & lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- May cause drowsiness
- Caution for patients with epilepsy
- Caution for patients with prostatic hypertrophy
- Caution for patients with glaucoma
- Caution for patients with hepatic disease
- Caution for patients with hypertension
- Caution for patients with heart disease
- Caution for patients with diabetes
- Caution for patients with hyperthyroidism
- Consult physician if symptoms do not improve within one week or are accompanied by high fever
Overdose Effects
- Hospital admission strongly advised in case of overdose
- Potential respiratory depression
- Potential paranoid psychosis
- Potential delusions
- Potential hallucinations
- Potential convulsions
Therapeutic Class
- Belongs to the category of combined cough suppressants
Storage Conditions
- Store in cool and dry place below 30°C
- Store away from light
- Keep out of the reach of children
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