Bestodex-SF Syrup is primarily 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 the airways. 

Bestodex-SF Syrup is a combination of two drugs: Chlorphenamine maleate (antihistamine) and Dextromethorphan (cough suppressant). Chlorphenamine maleate 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, runny 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. Together, Bestodex-SF Syrup helps relieve cough, cold and allergic symptoms. 

Take Bestodex-SF Syrup with or without food as advised by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Bestodex-SF Syrup 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 Bestodex-SF Syrup 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 Bestodex-SF Syrup or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Bestodex-SF Syrup . Bestodex-SF Syrup is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. 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, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), inform your doctor before taking Bestodex-SF Syrup .

Bestodex-SF Syrup is a combination of two drugs: Chlorphenamine maleate (antihistamine) and Dextromethorphan (cough suppressant). Chlorphenamine maleate 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 provide relief from allergy symptoms 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 block the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Thus, together Bestodex-SF Syrup helps relieve cough, cold and allergic symptoms. 

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

Avoid using Bestodex-SF Syrup if you have taken medicines, such as linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine, and methylene blue injection in the past 14 days. Persons who have a history of drug abuse should use Bestodex-SF Syrup with caution as it may cause unwanted side effects. It is advised to seek medical help if the cough does not go away or if it is followed by a high fever, skin rash, or persistent headache. Bestodex-SF Syrup may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision in some patients, therefore drive only if you are alert. Bestodex-SF Syrup should not be used in elderly patients with confusion. Bestodex-SF Syrup contains sorbitol so it should be avoided in patients with problems of fructose intolerance.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Bestodex-SF Syrup may have interaction with anti-allergic drugs (diphenhydramine), and antidepressants (escitalopram, desvenlafaxine, vilazodone).

Drug-Food Interaction: Bestodex-SF Syrup may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid the consumption of alcohol with Bestodex-SF Syrup as it may increase the risk of adverse effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, or difficulty in concentrating.

Drug-Disease Interaction: 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 Bestodex-SF Syrup .

• DIPHENHYDRAMINE
• DESVENLAFAXINE
• ESCITALOPRAM
• VILAZODONE

• Avoid dairy products such as milk as they may increase mucus production.

• Also, avoid processed or refined foods. 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. It also helps loosen mucus.

• Avoid citrus fruits as they may worsen the cough.

• Eat fruits rich in water content such as pears, watermelon, peaches, and pineapples.

• Contact a doctor if your symptoms do not improve even after taking Bestodex-SF Syrup for 7 days.

• Contact a doctor immediately if you develop fever, rash, or headaches after taking Bestodex-SF Syrup . 
• If you are about to undergo any medical tests or surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking Bestodex-SF Syrup .

Cough: Coughing is the 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.