Dexicof
Retec Formulations Pvt Ltd
Composition for Dexicof Products
Dexicof Products are primarily used for
Dry cough
About Dexicof Products
Uses of Dexicof Products
Phenylephrine+Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is used in the treatment of dry cough.
Dexicof Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Dexicof are Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Sedation, Double vision, Diarrhea, Dryness in mouth, Nervousness, Decreased appetite, Heartburn, Dizziness, Weakness, Discomfort when urinating, Polyuria, Urinary retention, Hallucination, Convulsion.
How Dexicof Products work
Phenylephrine + Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is a combination of three medicines: Phenylephrine + Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide1, Phenylephrine + Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide2 and Phenylephrine + Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide3, which relieves dry cough.
Patient Concerns about Dexicof Products
Frequently asked questions about Dexicof Products
Frequently asked questions about Dexicof Products
Q. Can the use of Phenylephrine+Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide cause sleepiness or drowsiness?
Yes, Phenylephrine+Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide may make you feel drowsy or may cause you to fall asleep during your daily activities. Avoid driving a car, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities at the beginning of your treatment until you know how the medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you experience such episodes while taking this medicine.
Q. Will Phenylephrine+Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide be more effective if taken in more than recommended dose?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having some serious side effects and toxicity. If you experience increased severity of your symptoms that are not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
Q. Can I breastfeed while taking Phenylephrine+Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide?
No, it is not advisable to breastfeed while using Phenylephrine+Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide. This medicine contains Chlorpheniramine, an antihistamine, which can pass into the breast milk and may harm the baby. Inform your doctor that you are breastfeeding if you are advised to take this medicine.
Q. What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Phenylephrine+Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.