Biodec Tablet is used to treat dry cough. Cough is a reflex action that helps to clear any foreign irritant or mucus in the throat. Mostly, a cough lasts for a short time (two to three weeks), so it is acute. But sometimes, if it is persistent for more than eight weeks, it can lead to chronic cough. Dry cough refers to a cough where there is no mucus or secretion along with cough.

Biodec Tablet contains Dextromethorphan, which is a cough suppressant. It works by blocking the cough receptor present in the brain, which is known to cause cough. Biodec Tablet is generally prescribed for short-term treatment of dry cough. It does not treat chronic cough or cough caused due to smoking, emphysema, and asthma.

Take Biodec Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take Biodec Tablet based on your medical condition. The most common side effects of Biodec Tablet are dizziness, drowsiness, sleepiness, confusion, and nausea. Most of these side effects of Biodec Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Do not take Biodec Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before starting Biodec Tablet . Also, mention all the OTC medicines you are talking to your doctor about before taking Biodec Tablet . If your condition does not improve or your cough comes back or occurs with fever or rash, please visit the doctor immediately as this could be serious.

Biodec Tablet is primarily used to treat dry cough. Biodec Tablet contains Dextromethorphan, which is a cough suppressant. It works by blocking the cough receptor present in the brain, which is known to cause cough. Biodec Tablet is generally prescribed for short-term treatment of dry cough.

• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Diarrhea
• Respiratory depression
• Sleepiness
• Confusion 
• Rash
• Nausea

Do not take Biodec Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before starting Biodec Tablet . Also, mention all the OTC medicines you are talking to your doctor about before taking Biodec Tablet . Biodec Tablet should not be stopped abruptly as it might lead to withdrawal symptoms like irritability, anxiety, diarrhoea, restlessness, and increased blood pressure. If your condition does not improve or your cough comes back or occurs with a fever or rash, please visit the doctor immediately, as this could be serious. Also, Biodec Tablet should be taken at least 15 days after your last dose of anti-depressants, especially monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO), as taking both together may be fatal. Do not smoke, as it might worsen your symptoms.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Biodec Tablet may interact with MAO inhibitor (isocarboxazid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine), anti-arrhythmic medications (amiodarone, propafenone, quinidine and flecainide), opioid analgesics (codeine, tramadol, morphine, methadone), anti-anxiety medications (fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline) and anti-fungal (terbinafine).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid alcohol intake with Biodec Tablet as it may cause increased drowsiness, dizziness, and lack of concentration.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have lung disease, depression, anxiety, or are taking Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (used for depression), inform your doctor before taking Biodec Tablet .

• ISOCARBOXAZID
• PHENELZINE
• RASAGILINE
• SELEGILINE
• TRANYLCYPROMINE
• AMIDODARONE
• PROPAFENONE
• QUINIDINE
• FLECAINIDE
• CODEINE
• TRAMADOL
• MORPHINE
• METHADONE
• FLUOXETINE
• PAROXETINE
• SERTRALINE
• TERBINAFINE

• Wash your hands with soap and water regularly to prevent the spread of germs.

• Eat plenty of foods rich in good bacteria like yogurt improve overall health.

• Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.

• Gargle with salt water for relief from sore throat.

• Do not smoke as it might worsen your symptoms, so avoid tobacco intake.

• Avoid alcohol consumption with Biodec Tablet as it may cause tiredness, drowsiness, or lack of concentration.

• Do not smoke as it might worsen your symptoms, so avoid tobacco intake.

• Avoid alcohol consumption with Biodec Tablet as it may cause tiredness, drowsiness, or lack of concentration.

• Do not use dextromethorphan if you have used an MAO inhibitor within the past 14 days. (isocarboxazid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine or methylene blue injection).

Cough: It is a reflex action that helps to clear any foreign irritant or mucus in the throat. Mostly, a cough lasts for a short time (two to three weeks), so it is acute. But sometimes, if it is persistent for more than eight weeks, it can lead to chronic cough. If the cough is accompanied by blood or barking cough, this could be serious and require medical attention. The most common causes of cough are cold/flu, asthma, emphysema, and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Also, some medications, especially angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors used for hypertension, are known to cause cough.