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Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml

Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Mankind Pharma Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

About Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml

Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml belongs to a class of medication called cough and cold preparations primarily used to treat dry cough. Coughing (dry or productive) is the body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. There are two types of coughs, namely. Dry cough and chesty cough. A dry cough is tickly and doesn't produce any vicious or thick mucus, while a chesty cough (wet cough) means mucous or sputum is produced to help clear your airways. 

Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml is a combination of two drugs, namely: Chlorpheniramine (antihistamine) and Dextromethorphan (cough suppressant). Chlorpheniramine belongs to the class of antihistamines or anti-allergic that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps to provide relief from symptoms of allergy such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness. On the other hand, Dextromethorphan belongs to the class of cough suppressants that works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Thus, Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml helps relieve overall cough, cold and allergic symptoms. 

Take Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml with or without food as advised by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml based on your medical condition. Some people may experience dry mouth, throat or nose, drowsiness, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, restlessness or excitation. Most of these side effects of Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml. Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. If you are about to undergo any medical tests or surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml. Avoid using Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml if you have taken medicines such as linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine and methylene blue injection in the past 14 days. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml to loosen mucus. If you have glaucoma, urinary problems, enlarged prostate, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), cough with mucus or cough caused by asthma, smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), inform your doctor before taking Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml. 

Uses of Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml

Cough due to common cold

Medicinal Benefits

Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml is a combination of two drugs, namely: Chlorpheniramine and Dextromethorphan, primarily used to treat dry cough. Chlorpheniramine belongs to the class of antihistamines (anti-allergic drugs) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps to provide relief from symptoms of allergy such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling and congestion or stiffness. Dextromethorphan belongs to the class of cough suppressants that works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Thus, it decreases the need to cough.

Directions for Use

Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions and take Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml with or without food in doses as prescribed by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup that is provided with the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml

  • Dry mouth, throat or nose
  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness
  • Blurred vision
  • Constipation
  • Restlessness or excitation

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml. Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. If you are about to undergo any medical tests or surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml. Avoid using Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml if you have taken medicines such as linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine and methylene blue injection in the past 14 days. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml to loosen mucus. If you have glaucoma, urinary problems, enlarged prostate, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), cough with mucus or cough caused by asthma, smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), inform your doctor before taking Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml may have interaction with anti-allergic drugs (diphenhydramine), and antidepressants (escitalopram, desvenlafaxine, vilazodone).

Drug-Food Interaction: Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid the consumption of alcohol with Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml as it may increase the risk of adverse effects such as drowsiness, dizziness or difficulty in concentrating.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have glaucoma, urinary problems, enlarged prostate, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), cough with mucus or cough caused by asthma, smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), inform your doctor before taking Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • DIPHENHYDRAMINE
  • ESCITALOPRAM
  • DESVENLAFAXINE
  • VILAZODONE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid dairy products such as milk as it may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods to have relief from cough. Instead replace baked foods, fried foods, white bread, white pasta, French fries, sugary desserts and chips with green leafy vegetables.
  • Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dry throat while you have a cough and loosen mucus.
  • Avoid citrus fruits as it may worsen the cough. Eat fruits rich in water content such as pears, watermelon, peaches and pineapples.

Special Advise

  • Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml may contain phenylalanine, so check the medication label if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).
  • Do not use Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml only to make a child sleepy. 
  • Contact doctor if your symptoms do not improve even after 7 days.
  • Contact doctor immediately if you develop fever, rash or headaches after taking Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml. 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Cough: Coughing is the body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. Coughs may be dry or productive. A productive cough (wet cough) brings up sputum (phlegm, mucus and other matter) from the lungs. Cough is commonly caused as a response to allergy or viral infection but coughing up mucus is possibly an infection in the respiratory tract. If you are coughing thick, solid white mucus, you may have a bacterial infection in the airways. If the mucus is clear or light-coloured, it you may have allergies or minor infections in the respiratory tract, and yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

208, Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase III, New Delhi - 110020.
Other Info - COD0030

FAQs

Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml contains Chlorpheniramine and Dextromethorphan. Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine (anti-allergic drug) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps to provide relief from symptoms of allergy such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Thus, decreases the urge to cough.
No, you are not recommended to consume alcohol with Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml as it may increase drowsiness. However, please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml.
Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml may be used to provide relief from allergic symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, throat irritation or watery eyes. Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml contains Chlorpheniramine, an anti-allergic drug that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions.
Yes, Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml may cause dry mouth as a temporary side effect in some people. It is not necessary for everyone taking Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml to experience this side effect. However, to avoid such side effects, drink plenty of water, regularly rinse your mouth, practice good oral hygiene and suck on sugarless candy. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.
Yes, Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml may cause drowsiness or dizziness. It is not necessary for everyone taking Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml to experience this side effect. However, avoid driving if you feel drowsy or dizzy after taking Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml.
You are recommended to take Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms persist or worsen with rash, fever or persistent headache after 1 week of using Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml, please consult your doctor.
No, you are not recommended to stop taking Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml without consulting your doctor as it may worsen cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml, please consult your doctor.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml as it may increase drowsiness. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml.

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Pregnancy

Caution

The safety of Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml is excreted in human milk. Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.

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Driving

Caution

Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml.

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Liver

Caution

Take Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Safe if prescribed

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml in patients with Kidney problems, please consult a doctor.

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Children

Caution

Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml is not recommended for children below 6 years of age. However, please consult a doctor before using Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100 ml in children.

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