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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Nov 10, 2024 | 7:17 PM IST

Caredot Syrup is a combination medicine that belongs to the expectorant class. It is used to treat dry cough. This medicine works by preventing nerve signals from the brain's cough centre from reaching the muscles that cause coughing and thus reducing cough. You may experience common side effects like headache, dizziness, numbness, drowsiness, or nausea.

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Tas Med India Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

for this medicine

About Caredot Syrup

Caredot Syrup 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: 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.

Caredot Syrup is a combination of three drugs: Chlorpheniramine maleate (antihistamine), Phenylephrine hydrochloride (decongestant), and Dextromethorphan hydrobromide (cough suppressant). Chlorpheniramine maleate works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. Phenylephrine hydrochloride helps in shrinking the blood vessels located in the nasal passage, thereby reducing the stuffy nose. Dextromethorphan hydrobromide works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Together, it helps to provide relief from dry cough.

Take Caredot Syrup as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you need to take Caredot 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 Caredot 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 pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Caredot Syrup . If you are about to undergo any medical tests or surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking Caredot Syrup . Avoid using Caredot Syrup if you have taken monoamine oxidase inhibitors in the past 14 days. 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 Caredot Syrup .

Uses of Caredot Syrup

Treatment of Dry cough

Medicinal Benefits

Caredot Syrup is a combination of three drugs: Chlorpheniramine maleate, Phenylephrine hydrochloride, and Dextromethorphan hydrobromide. Caredot Syrup is a combination medicine belonging to a class of drugs called 'cough and cold preparations' primarily used to treat dry cough. Chlorpheniramine maleate works 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, congestion or stiffness. Phenylephrine hydrochloride is a decongestant that helps in shrinking the blood vessels located in the nasal passage, thereby reducing the stuffy nose. Dextromethorphan hydrobromide works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Thus, Caredot Syrup helps to relieve cough, cold and allergic symptoms.

Directions for Use

Syrup: Check the label for directions before using it. Shake the bottle well before use. Take Caredot Syrup as prescribed by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup provided with the pack.Capsule/Tablet: Swallow it with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Caredot Syrup

  • Dry mouth, throat or nose
  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness
  • Blurred vision
  • Headache
  • Constipation
  • Restlessness or excitation
  • Loss of appetite

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Caredot Syrup or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Caredot Syrup . Caredot Syrup 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 Caredot Syrup . Avoid taking Caredot Syrup if you have taken medicines such as linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine and methylene blue injection in the past 14 days. 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 Caredot Syrup .

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Caredot Syrup may have interaction with anti-allergic drugs (diphenhydramine), anti-psychotic (escitalopram, desvenlafaxine, vilazodone), pain killers (aspirin), cold medicines (acetaminophen), antibiotics (amoxicillin), anti-depressants (linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine), beta-blockers (metoprolol, atenolol), muscle relaxants (carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine).

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

Drug-Disease Interaction: Caredot Syrup may have interactions with disease conditions such as liver or kidney disease, asthma, diabetes, glaucoma, cardiovascular diseases, enlarged prostate, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • DIPHENHYDRAMINE
  • ESCITALOPRAM
  • DESVENLAFAXINE
  • VILAZODONE
  • ASPIRIN
  • ACETAMINOPHEN
  • AMOXICILLIN
  • LINEZOLID
  • PHENELZINE
  • SELEGILINE
  • RASAGILINE
  • ISOCARBOXAZID
  • TRANYLCYPROMINE
  • METOPROLOL
  • ATENOLOL
  • CARISOPRODOL
  • CYCLOBENZAPRINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid dairy products such as milk, as it may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods. 
  • Drink plenty of fluids to avoid a dry throat while you have a cough. This will also help loosen mucus.
  • Avoid citrus fruits, as they may worsen the cough. Eat fruits rich in water, such as pears, watermelon, peaches, and pineapples.

Special Advise

  • Talk to your doctor if your symptoms do not improve even after taking Caredot Syrup for 7 days.
  • Contact a doctor immediately if you develop fever, rash or headaches after taking Caredot Syrup . 

Disease/Condition Glossary

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, whereas, a dry cough doesn't produce sputum. Cough is commonly caused as a response to allergy or viral infection, but coughing up mucus is possibly an infection in the respiratory tract.

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Caredot Syrup as it may increase drowsiness. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Caredot Syrup .

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Pregnancy

Caution

The safety of Caredot Syrup in pregnant women is unknown. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Caredot Syrup is excreted in human milk. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns; your doctor will decide if Caredot Syrup can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Caution

Caredot Syrup may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Caredot Syrup .

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Liver

Caution

Take Caredot Syrup with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Caredot Syrup with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney disease. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Caution

Caredot Syrup is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. However, please consult a doctor before using Caredot Syrup in children.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Plot No. 45, N.T.M., Sector -26, Chandigarh
Other Info - CAR1401

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FAQs

Caredot Syrup is used to treat dry cough.
Caredot Syrup contains Chlorpheniramine maleate, Phenylephrine hydrochloride, and Dextromethorphan hydrobromide. Chlorpheniramine maleate works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. Phenylephrine hydrochloride helps in shrinking the blood vessels located in the nasal passage, thereby reducing the stuffy nose. Dextromethorphan hydrobromide works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough.
Consult your doctor before taking Caredot Syrup if you need to undergo surgery as it may lead to excessive drowsiness and sleepiness when given along with anaesthesia. Your doctor may advise you to stop taking Caredot Syrup 72 hours prior to the surgery.
It is not recommended to take Caredot Syrup along with any anti-depressant medication, especially MAO inhibitors (linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine), as it may lead to unpleasant side-effects or drug interaction. Also, Caredot Syrup should be taken at least 14days after your last dose of anti-depressants.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take Caredot Syrup and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.
Caredot Syrup may rarely worsen the symptoms of glaucoma. Therefore, Caredot Syrup should be used with caution and only when prescribed by a doctor in patients with glaucoma.
Caredot Syrup may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Caredot Syrup . Avoid consumption of alcohol with Caredot Syrup as it may increase drowsiness.
No, Caredot Syrup does not contain steroids. It contains an antihistamine (chlorpheniramine maleate), a decongestant (phenylephrine hydrochloride), and a cough suppressant (dextromethorphan hydrobromide).
Yes, Caredot Syrup may cause sleepiness or drowsiness. Therefore, drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
No, Caredot Syrup will not be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose. Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it might cause an overdose leading to unpleasant side effects.
Consult the doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide if Caredot Syrup can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.
Store Caredot Syrup at room temperature, in a dry place. Keep it out of sight and reach of children.
Caredot Syrup is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. However, please consult a doctor before using Caredot Syrup in children.
After taking Caredot Syrup , it is advised to wait for a while before drinking water.
Caredot Syrup should be taken as advised by the doctor. Talk to the doctor if you have any concerns.
No, Caredot Syrup is not a steroid. It is a cough suppressant used to treat dry cough.
No, Caredot Syrup is not an antibiotic. It is a combination medicine used to treat cough.
Caredot Syrup may cause side effects like dry mouth, throat, or nose, drowsiness, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, restlessness, or excitation. Most of these side effects of Caredot Syrup do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

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