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Meru Pharmaceuticals & Chemicals

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About DH-20 Tablet 10's

DH-20 Tablet 10's contains an anti-tussive (relieve cough) medication primarily used to treat dry cough. Cough is a reflex action that helps to clear any foreign irritant or mucus in the throat. Mostly cough lasts for a short time (two to three weeks), so it is acute. But sometimes, if it is persistent for more than eight weeks it can lead to chronic cough. Dry cough refers to a cough where there is no mucus or secretion along with cough.

DH-20 Tablet 10's contains Dextromethorphan, which is a cough suppressant. It works by blocking the cough receptor present in the brain, which is known to cause cough. DH-20 Tablet 10's is generally prescribed for short-term treatment of dry cough. It does not treat chronic cough or cough caused due to smoking, emphysema, and asthma.

Take DH-20 Tablet 10's as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take DH-20 Tablet 10's based on your medical conditionThe most common side effects of DH-20 Tablet 10's are dizziness, drowsiness, sleepiness, confusion, and nausea. Most of these side effects of DH-20 Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Do not take DH-20 Tablet 10's if you are allergic to DH-20 Tablet 10's or Dextromethorphan. Increase the intake of fluids so that the mucus present loosens and the throat remains lubricated. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before starting DH-20 Tablet 10's. Also, mention all the OTC medicines you are talking to your doctor about before taking DH-20 Tablet 10's. DH-20 Tablet 10's should not be stopped abruptly as it might lead to withdrawal symptoms like irritability, anxiety, diarrhoea, restlessness, and increased blood pressure. If your condition does not improve or your cough comes back or occurs with fever or rash, please visit the doctor immediately as this could due be serious.

Uses of DH-20 Tablet 10's

Dry cough

Directions for Use

Take DH-20 Tablet 10's with or without food as advised the doctor. 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

DH-20 Tablet 10's is primarily used to treat dry cough. DH-20 Tablet 10's contains Dextromethorphan, which is a cough suppressant. It works by blocking the cough receptor present in the brain, which is known to cause cough. DH-20 Tablet 10's is generally prescribed for short-term treatment of dry cough. It does not treat chronic cough or cough caused due to smoking, emphysema, and asthma.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of DH-20 Tablet 10's

  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Diarrhea
  • Respiratory depression
  • Sleepiness
  • Confusion 
  • Rash
  • Nausea

Drug Warnings

Do not take DH-20 Tablet 10's if you are allergic to DH-20 Tablet 10's or Dextromethorphan. Increase the intake of fluids so that the mucus loosens and the throat remains lubricated. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before starting DH-20 Tablet 10's. Also, mention all the OTC medicines you are talking to your doctor about before taking DH-20 Tablet 10's. DH-20 Tablet 10's should not be stopped abruptly as it might lead to withdrawal symptoms like irritability, anxiety, diarrhoea, restlessness, and increased blood pressure. If your condition does not improve or your cough comes back or occurs with fever or rash, please visit the doctor immediately as this could be serious. Also, DH-20 Tablet 10's should be taken at least 15 days after your last dose of anti-depressants, especially monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO) as taking both together may be fatal. Do not smoke as it might worsen your symptoms.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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DextromethorphanPargyline
Critical
DextromethorphanProcarbazine
Critical

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DextromethorphanPargyline
Critical
How does the drug interact with DH-20 Tablet:
Co-administration of Pargyline and DH-20 Tablet 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 DH-20 Tablet 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 DH-20 Tablet:
Co-administration of DH-20 Tablet 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 DH-20 Tablet 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 DH-20 Tablet:
Co-administration of Phenelzine and DH-20 Tablet 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 DH-20 Tablet 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 DH-20 Tablet:
Taking Rasagiline with DH-20 Tablet 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 DH-20 Tablet 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 DH-20 Tablet:
Taking Tranylcypromine with DH-20 Tablet 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 DH-20 Tablet 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 DH-20 Tablet:
Co-administration of Isocarboxazid with DH-20 Tablet 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 DH-20 Tablet 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 DH-20 Tablet:
Co-administration of DH-20 Tablet 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 DH-20 Tablet 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.
DextromethorphanFluvoxamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with DH-20 Tablet:
Co-administration of DH-20 Tablet 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 DH-20 Tablet 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.
DextromethorphanTapentadol
Severe
How does the drug interact with DH-20 Tablet:
Co-administration of Tapentadol together with DH-20 Tablet might raise serotonin hormone levels in the body, affecting the brain and nerve cells. Increased serotonin hormone can lead to severe side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between DH-20 Tablet and Tapentadol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as seizures (fits), extreme changes in blood pressure, confusion, hallucination, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, tremors, incoordination, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramp, and diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
DextromethorphanTrazodone
Severe
How does the drug interact with DH-20 Tablet:
Co-administration of Trazodone with DH-20 Tablet can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increases in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Trazodone and DH-20 Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience confusion, seizure(fits), extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasms, tremors (shaking of hands & legs), incoordination, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Wash your hands with soap and water regularly to prevent the spread of germs.
  • Eat plenty of foods rich in good bacteria like yogurt improve overall health.
  • Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.
  • Gargle with salt water for relief from sore throat.
  • Do not smoke as it might worsen your symptoms, so avoid tobacco intake.
  • Avoid alcohol consumption with DH-20 Tablet 10's as it may cause tiredness, drowsiness, or lack of concentration.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

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FAQs

DH-20 Tablet 10's is primarily used to treat dry cough. DH-20 Tablet 10's contains Dextromethorphan, which is a cough suppressant. It works by blocking the cough receptor present in the brain, which is known to cause cough. DH-20 Tablet 10's is generally prescribed for short term treatment of dry cough. It does not treat chronic cough or cough caused due to smoking, emphysema and asthma.

No, DH-20 Tablet 10's should not be stopped abruptly without consulting your doctor as it might lead to withdrawal symptoms like irritability, anxiety, diarrhoea, restlessness, increased blood pressure. So, please consult your doctor, and he might lower your dose gradually depending upon your condition.

Yes, DH-20 Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness, so operating any machinery or driving a car, doing an activity that requires concentration and alertness should be avoided.

DH-20 Tablet 10's is not a steroid, antihistamine, opiate, NSAID, or narcotic, it is a decongestant, but it can have addictive effects if taken in more than the recommended dose. It does not contain codeine or alcohol. It is not a controlled substance.

It is not recommended to take DH-20 Tablet 10's along with any anti-depressant medication as it contains dextromethorphan, leading to unpleasant side-effects or any drug interaction. Also, DH-20 Tablet 10's should be taken at least 15 days after your last dose of anti-depressants, especially monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO).

No, never take more than the prescribed dose of DH-20 Tablet 10's. It may lead to symptoms like nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, dizziness, unsteadiness, changes in vision, difficulty in breathing, fast heartbeat, hallucination, seizures, and coma.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ISOCARBOXAZID
  • PHENELZINE
  • RASAGILINE
  • SELEGILINE
  • TRANYLCYPROMINE
  • AMIDODARONE
  • PROPAFENONE
  • QUINIDINE
  • FLECAINIDE
  • CODEINE
  • TRAMADOL
  • MORPHINE
  • METHADONE
  • FLUOXETINE
  • PAROXETINE
  • SERTRALINE
  • TERBINAFINE

Special Advise

  • Do not smoke as it might worsen your symptoms, so avoid tobacco intake.
  • Avoid alcohol consumption with DH-20 Tablet 10's as it may cause tiredness, drowsiness, or lack of concentration.
  • Do not use dextromethorphan if you have used an MAO inhibitor within the past 14 days. (isocarboxazid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine or methylene blue injection).

Disease/Condition Glossary

Cough: It is a reflex action that helps to clear any foreign irritant or mucus in the throat. Mostly cough lasts for a short time (two to three weeks), so it is acute. But sometimes, if it is persistent for more than eight weeks it can lead to chronic cough. If the cough is accompanied by blood or barking cough, this could be serious and require medical attention. The most common causes of cough are cold/flu, asthma, emphysema, and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Also, some medications, especially angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors used for hypertension, are known to cause cough.

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