Dex-CPM 6mg Tablet SR is an antiallergic medication used in the treatment of various allergic conditions. It provides relief from allergic symptoms such runny nose, sneezing, itching, redness, swelling, and watery eyes.

Dex-CPM 6mg Tablet SR is used in the treatment of allergic disorders.

Uses of Dex-CPM Tablet SR

Treatment of Allergic conditions

Benefits of Dex-CPM Tablet SR

In Treatment of Allergic conditions

Dex-CPM 6mg Tablet SR is used to treat many different inflammatory and allergic conditions. It helps treat runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions and prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It helps relieve symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching, and other allergic-type reactions. If you are not sure why you are being given this medicine, ask your doctor.

This medicine is given orally (by mouth). You should always take it as it has been prescribed for you. Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice. This can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Because this medicine weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.

Side effects of Dex-CPM Tablet SR

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Dex-CPM

Sleepiness

How to use Dex-CPM Tablet SR

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dex-CPM 6mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Dex-CPM 6mg Tablet SR may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Dex-CPM 6mg Tablet SR is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Dex-CPM 6mg Tablet SR is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Larger doses or prolonged use of Dex-CPM 6mg Tablet SR may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby

Driving

UNSAFE

Dex-CPM 6mg Tablet SR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Dex-CPM 6mg Tablet SR in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Dex-CPM 6mg Tablet SR in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Dex-CPM 6mg Tablet SR, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
Dex-CPM 6mg Tablet SR should not be used in children less than 12 years of age.
Patients with other underlying medical conditions must consult their doctor before taking Dex-CPM 6mg Tablet SR.
Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine unless prescribed by a doctor.
Dex-CPM 6mg Tablet SR should not be taken by patients taking Monoamine oxidase inhibitors, such as isocarboxazid, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, etc.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Pheniramines Drivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

H1 Antihistaminics (First Generation)

Patient concerns

Allergic skin conditions in leg

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

kindly send the Pictures of affected area.

Sir, Last six years daily continued I take codine phosphate & CPM syrup. I can't stop in this. What problem in my feature.and my skin very bad condition more pimples,irritation

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

For Pimples- Aclind Gel / Faceclin Gel For application twice daily over affected area.For Marks- DUCRAY Photoscreen Depigment cream for application once weekly at night ( very little on marks only)Rejuglow Facewash/ Episoft OC Cleanser/ Saslic DS Wash. Tab. Limcee 500mg once daily for one month, Tab. Ascazin twice daily for one month.please Send pictures of affected area.

Ive got tested for hiv after 4 months of possible exposure (not sure if partner was +ve and sex was with condom) and results were negative and its been 6 months till date after the possible exposure now i was suffering from blocked nose wnd difficulty in breathing so i went to a chest specialist and was given total ige" test and the report came +ve with very highly elevated ige levels about 2000 ku/l is there anything to worry and is there any relation between total ige levels and hiv im very stressed once again please help."

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

IgE levels indicate that the conditions is allergic

User feedback

Patients taking Dex-CPM 6mg Tablet SR

Once A Day

70%

Twice A Day

30%

Related lab tests

Absolute Eosinophil Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

Total IgE

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