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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml is used to treat dry cough. It contains Chlorpheniramine and Dextromethorphan, which work by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Also, it blocks the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. Thus, it helps relieve overall cough, cold and allergic symptoms. Some people may experience side effects such as dry mouth, throat or nose, drowsiness, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, restlessness or excitation. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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AMICA LIFE SCIENCE

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ORAL

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Not Returnable

About Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml

Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml is used to treat dry cough. Coughing (dry or productive) is the 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. 

Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml is a combination of two drugs: Chlorpheniramine (antihistamine) and Dextromethorphan (cough suppressant). Chlorpheniramine belongs to the class of antihistamines or anti-allergic that work 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 work by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Thus, Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml helps relieve overall cough, cold and allergic symptoms. 

Take Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml with or without food as advised by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml based on your medical condition. Some people may experience dry mouth, throat or nose, drowsiness, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, restlessness or excitation. Most of these side effects of Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml 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 Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml. Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. If you are about to undergo any medical tests or surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml. Avoid using Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml if you have taken medicines such as linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine and methylene blue injection in the past 14 days. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml 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), cough with mucus or cough caused by asthma, smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), inform your doctor before taking Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml.

Uses of Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml

Treatment of Cough due to common cold.

Directions for Use

Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions and take Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml with or without food in doses as prescribed by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup that is provided with the pack.

Medicinal Benefits

Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml is a combination of two drugs: Chlorpheniramine and Dextromethorphan, primarily used to treat dry cough. Chlorpheniramine belongs to the class of antihistamines (anti-allergic drugs) 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. Dextromethorphan belongs to the class of cough suppressants that work by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Thus, it decreases the need to cough.

How Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml Works

Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml is a combination of two drugs: Chlorpheniramine (antihistamine) and Dextromethorphan (cough suppressant). Chlorpheniramine belongs to the class of antihistamines or anti-allergic that work 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 work by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Thus, Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml helps relieve overall cough, cold and allergic symptoms.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml

  • Dry mouth, throat or nose
  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness
  • Blurred vision
  • Constipation
  • Restlessness or excitation

What if I have taken an overdose of Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml. Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. If you are about to undergo any medical tests or surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml. Avoid using Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml if you have taken medicines such as linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine and methylene blue injection in the past 14 days. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml 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), cough with mucus or cough caused by asthma, smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), inform your doctor before taking Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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DextromethorphanPargyline
Critical
DextromethorphanProcarbazine
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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DextromethorphanPargyline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml:
Co-administration of Pargyline and Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml and Pargyline can lead to an interaction. However, if you experience any symptoms like confusion, hallucination, seizure, changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle stiffness, tremors, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
DextromethorphanProcarbazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml:
Co-administration of Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml and Procarbazine may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Procarbazine with Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms - confusion, hallucination, seizure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering, shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm, stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea - make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
DextromethorphanSelegiline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml:
Co-administration of Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml and Selegiline may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Selegiline with Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms - confusion, hallucination, fits, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering, shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm, stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea - make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
DextromethorphanIsocarboxazid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml:
Co-administration of Isocarboxazid with Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml and Isocarboxazid can lead to an interaction. However, if you experience any symptoms like confusion, hallucination, seizure, changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle stiffness, tremors, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
DextromethorphanPhenelzine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml:
Co-administration of Phenelzine and Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Phenelzine and Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml can lead to an interaction. However, if you experience any symptoms like confusion, hallucination, seizure, changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle stiffness, tremors, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
DextromethorphanRasagiline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml:
Taking Rasagiline with Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml with Rasagiline is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms like confusion, hallucination, fits, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, shaking, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
DextromethorphanTranylcypromine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml:
Taking Tranylcypromine with Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increases in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml with Tranylcypromine is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, hallucination(seeing and hearing things that do not exist), fit blood pressure alteration, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ChlorpheniraminePotassium citrate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml:
Taking Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml and Potassium citrate (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml with Potassium citrate is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as severe stomach pain, bloating, lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
ChlorpheniraminePotassium chloride
Critical
How does the drug interact with Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml:
Taking Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml and Potassium chloride (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml with Potassium chloride it not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience any symptoms such as severe stomach pain, bloating, lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
DextromethorphanLinezolid
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml:
Co-administration of Linezolid with Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Linezolid along with Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml can lead to interaction, it can be taken if recommended by a doctor. While taking these medications if you experience, confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, a shaking sensation, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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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 it may worsen the cough. Eat fruits rich in water content such as pears, watermelon, peaches and pineapples.

Habit Forming

No

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml as it may increase drowsiness. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml.

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Pregnancy

Caution

The safety of Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml is excreted in human milk. Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.

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Driving

Caution

Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml.

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Liver

Caution

Take Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Safe if prescribed

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml in patients with Kidney problems, please consult a doctor.

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Children

Caution

Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml is not recommended for children below 6 years of age. However, please consult a doctor before using Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml in children.

FAQs

Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml is used to treat dry cough. It helps relieve overall cough, cold and allergic symptoms.

Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml contains Chlorpheniramine and Dextromethorphan. Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine (anti-allergic drug) 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. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Thus, decreases the urge to cough.

No, you are not recommended to consume alcohol with Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml as it may increase drowsiness. However, please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml.

Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml may be used to provide relief from allergic symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, throat irritation or watery eyes. Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml contains Chlorpheniramine, an anti-allergic drug that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions.

Yes, Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml may cause dry mouth as a temporary side effect in some people. It is not necessary for everyone taking Amerest-DX Syrup 60 ml 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.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

D.No. 7/205, Rajagopalapuram, Second Street, Moulivakkam, Chennai-600125
Other Info - AME0094

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