apollo
0
Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Hari Kumar , MBBS
Non returnable*
COD available

Online payment accepted

rxMedicinePrescription drug

Whats That

tooltip

About Dexitop DX Syrup

Dexitop DX Syrup belongs to a class of medication called 'cough and cold preparations' primarily used to treat cough due to runny nose, sneezing, and throat irritation. 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) produces mucous or sputum. 

Dexitop DX Syrup is a combination of two drugs, namely: Chlorphenamine maleate and Dextromethorphan hydrobromide. Chlorphenamine maleate works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions.  Dextromethorphan hydrobromide blocks the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Together, Dexitop DX Syrup helps to relieve cough, cold and allergic symptoms. 

Your doctor will recommend the dose and duration of Dexitop DX Syrup based on your medical condition. Some people may experience dry mouth/throat/nose, drowsiness, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, and restlessness. Most of these side effects of Dexitop DX Syrup 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 pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before starting Dexitop DX Syrup. Dexitop DX Syrup is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. Dexitop DX Syrup may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid alcohol consumption along with Dexitop DX Syrup as it may cause increased dizziness and drowsiness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Uses of Dexitop DX Syrup

Cough 

Directions for Use

Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Medicinal Benefits

Dexitop DX Syrup is a combination of two drugs: Chlorphenamine maleate (antihistamine) and Dextromethorphan hydrobromide (cough suppressant). Chlorphenamine maleate 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 allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness. Dextromethorphan hydrobromide belongs to the class of cough suppressants that block the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Thus, together Dexitop DX Syrup helps to relieve cough, cold and allergic symptoms. 

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Dexitop DX Syrup

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

Drug Warnings

Do not take Dexitop DX Syrup if you are allergic to any of the contents. Avoid using Dexitop DX Syrup if you have taken medicines such as linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine, and methylene blue injection in the past 14 days. It is advised to seek medical help if the cough does not go away or if it is followed by a high fever, skin rash, or persistent headache. Dexitop DX Syrup may cause drowsiness, dizziness, and blurred vision in some patients; therefore, drive only if you are alert. Dexitop DX Syrup should not be used in elderly patients with confusion. Avoid alcohol consumption along with Dexitop DX Syrup as it might cause increased dizziness.

Drug-Drug Interactions

verifiedApollotooltip
DextromethorphanPargyline
Critical
DextromethorphanProcarbazine
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

Login/Sign Up

DextromethorphanPargyline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Dexitop DX Syrup:
Co-administration of Pargyline and Dexitop DX Syrup can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Dexitop DX Syrup and Pargyline can lead to an interaction. However, if you experience any symptoms like confusion, hallucination, seizure, changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle stiffness, tremors, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
DextromethorphanProcarbazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Dexitop DX Syrup:
Co-administration of Dexitop DX Syrup and Procarbazine may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Procarbazine with Dexitop DX Syrup can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms - confusion, hallucination, seizure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering, shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm, stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea - make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
DextromethorphanPhenelzine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Dexitop DX Syrup:
Co-administration of Phenelzine and Dexitop DX Syrup can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Phenelzine and Dexitop DX Syrup can lead to an interaction. However, if you experience any symptoms like confusion, hallucination, seizure, changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle stiffness, tremors, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
DextromethorphanRasagiline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Dexitop DX Syrup:
Taking Rasagiline with Dexitop DX Syrup can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dexitop DX Syrup with Rasagiline is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms like confusion, hallucination, fits, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, shaking, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
DextromethorphanTranylcypromine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Dexitop DX Syrup:
Taking Tranylcypromine with Dexitop DX Syrup can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increases in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dexitop DX Syrup with Tranylcypromine is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, hallucination(seeing and hearing things that do not exist), fit blood pressure alteration, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
DextromethorphanIsocarboxazid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Dexitop DX Syrup:
Co-administration of Isocarboxazid with Dexitop DX Syrup can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dexitop DX Syrup and Isocarboxazid can lead to an interaction. However, if you experience any symptoms like confusion, hallucination, seizure, changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle stiffness, tremors, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
DextromethorphanSelegiline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Dexitop DX Syrup:
Co-administration of Dexitop DX Syrup and Selegiline may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Selegiline with Dexitop DX Syrup can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms - confusion, hallucination, fits, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering, shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm, stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea - make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
ChlorpheniraminePotassium citrate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Dexitop DX Syrup:
Taking Dexitop DX Syrup and Potassium citrate (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dexitop DX Syrup with Potassium citrate is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as severe stomach pain, bloating, lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
ChlorpheniraminePotassium chloride
Critical
How does the drug interact with Dexitop DX Syrup:
Taking Dexitop DX Syrup and Potassium chloride (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dexitop DX Syrup with Potassium chloride it not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience any symptoms such as severe stomach pain, bloating, lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
DextromethorphanFluvoxamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dexitop DX Syrup:
Co-administration of Dexitop DX Syrup and Fluvoxamine may increase the risk serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Dexitop DX Syrup and Fluvoxamine, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as seizures (fits), confusion, hallucination, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, tremors, incoordination, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, and diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

verifiedApollotooltip
No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Food Interactions

Login/Sign Up

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid dairy products such as milk as they may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods. 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 a dry throat. It also helps loosen mucus.
  • Avoid citrus fruits as they may worsen the cough.
  • Eat fruits rich in water content, such as pears, watermelon, peaches, and pineapples.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

COUGH AND COLD PREPARATIONS

Dexitop DX Syrup Substitute

Substitutes safety advice
  • Bricarex-DX Junior Syrup 100 ml

    by Others

    0.80per tablet
  • Borkuf BR Syrup

    by Others

    0.54per tablet
  • Anicuf DX Syrup

    by Others

    0.88per tablet
  • Cuffnat Syrup

    by Others

    0.56per tablet
  • Dilabron-D Syrup 100 ml

    by Others

    0.81per tablet

Author Details

Doctor imageWe provide you with authentic, trustworthy and relevant information

Drug-Diseases Interactions

verifiedApollotooltip
No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

Login/Sign Up

FAQs

Dexitop DX Syrup contains Chlorphenamine maleate and Dextromethorphan hydrobromide. Chlorphenamine maleate blocks the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. Dextromethorphan hydrobromide works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Thus, decreasing the urge to cough.

Dexitop DX Syrup may be used to relieve allergic symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, throat irritation, or watery eyes. Dexitop DX Syrup contains Chlorphenamine maleate, an anti-allergic drug that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions.

Dexitop DX Syrup may cause dry mouth as a temporary side effect in some people. It is not necessary for everyone taking Dexitop DX Syrup 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.

You are recommended to take Dexitop DX Syrup for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms persist or worsen even after one week of using Dexitop DX Syrup, please consult your doctor.

It is advised not to stop taking Dexitop DX Syrup without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Dexitop DX Syrup for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Dexitop DX Syrup, please consult your doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • DIPHENHYDRAMINE
  • ESCITALOPRAM
  • DESVENLAFAXINE
  • VILAZODONE

Special Advise

  • Talk to your doctor if the symptoms do not improve even after taking Dexitop DX Syrup for 7 days.
  • Contact a doctor immediately if you develop fever, rash, or headache after taking Dexitop DX Syrup. 
  • If you are about to undergo any medical tests or surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking Dexitop DX Syrup.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Cough: Coughing is the body's way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. Cough may be dry or productive. A productive cough (wet cough) brings up sputum (phlegm, mucus, and other matter) from the lungs. A dry cough does not produce any mucus or phlegm. It usually occurs due to irritation in the airways. Cough is commonly caused as a response to allergy or viral infection but coughing up mucus is possibly an indication of infection in the respiratory tract. 

whatsapp Floating Button