Dilidex (14 mg+6.5 mg+2 mg)/5ml (Syrup)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 80.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Diphenhydramine dextromethorphan levomenthol |
| Company | Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd |
Title
- Dilidex Antitussive Syrup
Categories
- Medicine
- Cough Syrup
- Medication
Description
- Relieves persistent, dry, irritating cough
- Aids restful sleep
- Contains Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Levomenthol
Dimensions
- 5 ml
- Teaspoonful
Color Options
- N/A
Functions
- Antitussive
- Decongestant
Materials
- Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride
- Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide
- Levomenthol
Technical Specifications
- Each 5 ml syrup contains- Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride BP 14 mg, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide BP 6.5 mg, Levomenthol BP 2 mg
Design Elements
- N/A
Usability Features
- Eases cough
- Promotes restful sleep
- May cause drowsiness and dizziness
Indications
- Relief of dry, irritating cough
Composition
- Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride BP 14 mg
- Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide BP 6.5 mg
- Levomenthol BP 2 mg
Mode of Action
- Exerts antitussive activity by acting on the medulla oblongata
- Raises threshold for the cough reflex
Dosage & Administration
- Adults and children over 12 years: 2 teaspoonfuls of syrup 4 times a day
- Do not take more than 8 teaspoonfuls of syrup in 24 hours
- Efficacy and safety not established in pediatric patients and adolescents
Interaction
- May potentiate the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants
- May potentiate the effects of anticholinergics
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to the product or any of its components
- Taking, or have taken, monoamine oxidase inhibitor within the preceding two weeks
- Respiratory failure
Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Gastrointestinal disturbance
- Dry mouth, nose, and throat
- Difficulty in urination
- Blurred vision
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Insufficient information on the effects during human pregnancy
- Unknown excretion in breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- May cause drowsiness
- Not to be taken with narrow-angle glaucoma or symptomatic prostatic hypertrophy
- Caution in adolescents, young adults, and patients with a history of drug abuse
Overdose Effects
- Hallucinations
- Convulsions
- Coma
- Cardiovascular collapse
Therapeutic Class
- Combined cough expectorants
- Combined cough suppressants
Storage Conditions
- Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C
- Protect from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children