Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine
About
Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine belongs to the class of medicines called ‘expectorants’ primarily used to treat cough associated with mucus. 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.
Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine is a combination of two drugs, namely: Guaifenesin (expectorant) and chlorpheniramine (antiallergic). Guaifenesin belongs to the class of expectorants that loosen the chest and throat congestion, making it easier to cough out. On the other hand, Chlorpheniramine works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It directly acts on the brain and relieves symptoms of allergies by preventing the release of histamine. It helps to provide relief from allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness.
Take Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical conditions. You may experience drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, blurred vision, restlessness, headache, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, nose, or throat. Most of these side effects of Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine 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 Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Please consult a doctor before taking Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine is not recommended for children below 6 years. Drive only if you are alert as Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine may cause blurred vision, drowsiness, or dizziness. Avoid consumption of alcohol with Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine as it may increase the risk of adverse effects. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine to protect yourself from being dehydrated or overheated during exercise and in hot weather as Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine decreases sweating and increases heatstroke risk.
Uses of Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine
Medicinal Benefits
Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine is a combination of two drugs, namely: Guaifenesin (expectorant) and chlorpheniramine (antiallergic). 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. On the other hand, Chlorpheniramine works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It directly acts on the brain and relieves symptoms of allergies by preventing the release of histamine. It helps to provide relief from allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Constipation
- Blurred vision
- Restlessness
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dry mouth, nose, or throat
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Please consult a doctor before taking Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you have high blood pressure, fits, glaucoma, chronic bronchitis, asthma. Avoid using Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine if you are suffering from stomach ulcers as it may worsen the condition. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine to loosen mucus. If you have stomach ulcers, asthma, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine. Drive only if you are alert as Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine may cause blurred vision, drowsiness, or dizziness. Avoid consumption of alcohol with Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine as it may increase the risk of adverse effects. Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine is not recommended for children below 6 years. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine to protect yourself from being dehydrated or overheated during exercise and in hot weather as Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine decreases sweating and increases heatstroke risk.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have stomach ulcers, asthma, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionAvoid consumption of alcohol with Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine as it may increase the risk of adverse effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, or difficulty in concentrating. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine.
Pregnancy
cautionThe safety of Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine 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 Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine is excreted in human milk. Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.
Driving
cautionGuaifenesin+chlorpheniramine may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine.
Liver
cautionTake Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
cautionTake Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Children
cautionGuaifenesin+chlorpheniramine should be used with caution in children if prescribed by a doctor.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Avoid dairy products such as milk as they 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.
- Wash your hands with soap and water regularly to prevent the spread of germs.
- Eat plenty of foods rich in good bacteria like yogurt to improve overall health.
- Gargle with salt water for relief from sore throat.
- Avoid alcohol consumption with Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine as it may cause tiredness, drowsiness, or lack of concentration.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Cough: Coughing is a 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-colored, it indicates you may have allergies or a minor infection in the respiratory tract, and yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection.
Allergies: It occurs when foreign elements are known as allergens attack and invade our body, thereby causing histamines' release. This chemical messenger 'histamine' causes swelling, inflammation, redness, itchiness, itchy/watery nose and throat, and watery eyes. Allergies generally occur due to chemicals, air pollution, pet danders, dust, pollen hairs, seasonal allergies like hay fever, etc.
FAQs
Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine contains Guaifenesin and chlorpheniramine. Guaifenesin is an expectorant that increases the volume of fluid in the airways, reduces the stickiness of mucus, and removes it from the airways. Chlorpheniramine works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It directly acts on the brain and relieves symptoms of allergies by preventing the release of histamine. It helps to provide relief from allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness.
Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine should be used with caution in children below 6 years of age. However, please consult a doctor before giving Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine to children.
You are recommended to take Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms persist or worsen with rash, fever, or persistent headache after one week of using Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine, please consult your doctor.
No, you are not recommended to stop taking Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine without consulting your doctor as it may worsen cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine, please consult your doctor.
Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine may cause dry mouth as a temporary side effect in some people. It is not necessary for everyone taking Guaifenesin+chlorpheniramine 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.
