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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 condition. The 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.