Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin
About
Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin belongs to a class of medication called 'cough and cold preparations' primarily used to treat cough. Coughing (dry or productive) is a 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.
Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin contains three medicines namely Chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and guaifenesin. 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. Guaifenesin belongs to the class of expectorants that works by loosening the congestion in the chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through the mouth. Thus, Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin helps to relieve overall cough, cold and allergic symptoms.
Take Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. You may experience nausea, stomach upset, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, headache, dizziness, rash, sleepiness. Most of these side effects of Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin 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 Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin 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), inform your doctor before taking Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin. Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin is not recommended for children below 6 years of age. If you are about to undergo any medical tests or surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin. Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin. Avoid consumption of alcohol with Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin as it may increase drowsiness. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin.
Uses of Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin
Medicinal Benefits
Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin is primarily used to treat cough. Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin contains three medicines namely Chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and guaifenesin. 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. Guaifenesin belongs to the class of expectorants that works by loosening the congestion in the chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through the mouth. Thus, Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin helps to relieve overall cough, cold and allergic symptoms.
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Side Effects of Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin
- Nausea
- Stomach upset
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Stomach pain
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Rash
- Sleepiness
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are about to undergo any medical tests or surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin 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). Drink plenty of fluids while taking Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin to protect yourself from being dehydrated or overheated during exercise and in hot weather as Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin decreases sweating and increases heatstroke risk. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin. Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin is not recommended for children below 6 years of age. Drive only if you are alert as Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin may cause blurred vision, drowsiness, or dizziness. Avoid consumption of alcohol with Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin as it may increase the risk of adverse effects.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin may interact with anti-allergic drugs (diphenhydramine), antidepressants (escitalopram, desvenlafaxine, vilazodone).
Drug-Food Interaction: Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid consumption of alcohol with Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin as it may increase the risk of adverse effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, or difficulty in concentrating.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have glaucoma, asthma, urinary problems, enlarged prostate, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body) inform your doctor before using Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafeAvoid consumption of alcohol with Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin as it may increase drowsiness. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin.
Pregnancy
cautionThe safety of Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionIt is unknown whether Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin is excreted in human milk. Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.
Driving
cautionChlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin.
Liver
cautionTake Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
safe if prescribedChlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. If you have any concerns regarding the use of Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.
Children
cautionChlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin is not recommended for children below 6 years of age. However, please consult a doctor before using Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin in children.
Habit Forming
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 they may worsen the cough. Eat fruits rich in water content such as pears, watermelon, peaches and pineapples.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Cough: Coughing is a reflex action or 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 indication of infection in the respiratory tract. If you are coughing thick, solid white mucus, it indicates you may have a bacterial infection in the airways. If the mucus is clear or light-coloured, it indicates you may have allergies or a minor infection in the respiratory tract, and yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection.
FAQs
Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin is used in the treatment of cough. Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin is a combination of three medicines namely Chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and guaifenesin. Chlorpheniramine inhibits the action of histamines (a substance that causes allergic reactions). Dextromethorphan acts on the cough centre in the brain and blocks the nerve signals that cause cough. Guaifenesin and ammonium chloride help in the removal of mucus (phlegm) from the airways.
No, you are not recommended to consume alcohol with Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin as it may increase drowsiness. However, please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin.
Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin may be used to provide relief from allergic symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, throat irritation, or watery eyes. Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin contains Chlorpheniramine, an anti-allergic drug that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions.
Yes, Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin may cause drowsiness or dizziness. It is not necessary for everyone taking Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin to experience this side effect. However, avoid driving if you feel drowsy or dizzy after taking Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin.
You are recommended to take Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin 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 Chlorpheniramine+dextromethorphan+guaifenesin, please consult your doctor.
