Cheston Expectorant Raspberry SF belongs to the class of medicine called 'expectorant' primarily used to treat cough associated with mucus. Coughing (dry or productive) is a body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways, thereby preventing respiratory infection. There are two types of coughs, namely: Dry cough and Chesty cough. A dry cough may cause a tickling sensation in the back of the throat, and it doesn't produce any vicious or thick mucus, whereas a chesty cough means mucous or sputum is produced to help clear your airways.

Cheston Expectorant Raspberry SF is a combination of three drugs, namely Guaifenesin (expectorant), Chlorpheniramine (bronchodilator), and Bromhexine (mucolytic agent or cough thinner). Guaifenesin belongs to the class of expectorants that increase the volume of fluid in the airways, reduce the stickiness of mucus, and remove it from the airways. Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine (anti-allergic drug) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. Bromhexine belongs to the class of mucolytic agents (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. Thereby, it helps to cough out easily.

Your doctor will recommend how often you take Cheston Expectorant Raspberry SF based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, dry mouth, and blurred vision. Most of these side effects of Cheston Expectorant Raspberry SF 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 known to be allergic to Cheston Expectorant Raspberry SF or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before taking Cheston Expectorant Raspberry SF . If you have hypertension, hyperthyroidism, please inform your doctor before taking Cheston Expectorant Raspberry SF . If you have diabetes, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Cheston Expectorant Raspberry SF . Do not take Cheston Expectorant Raspberry SF if you suffer from severe hypertension, severe coronary artery disease or if you are already taking medication used to treat depression called monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor.

Cheston Expectorant Raspberry SF is a combination of three drugs, namely Guaifenesin, Chlorpheniramine, and Bromhexine, used to treat a cough with mucus. Guaifenesin belongs to the class of expectorants that works by increasing the volume of fluid in the airways, reduce the stickiness of mucus, and helps to remove it from airways. Chlorpheniramine is an anti-allergic that decreases symptoms of allergies like runny/stuffy nose, watery eyes, itchy throat/nasal passage, red eyes, etc. Bromhexine belongs to the class of mucolytic agents (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. Thereby, helps to cough out easily.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Sweating
• Dry mouth
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach pain
• Blurred vision

If you are known to be allergic to Cheston Expectorant Raspberry SF or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Cheston Expectorant Raspberry SF . If you have diabetes, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Cheston Expectorant Raspberry SF . Take Cheston Expectorant Raspberry SF with caution if you have a history of/suffer from gastric ulceration, fits, glaucoma, asthma, severe hypertension, prostatic enlargement, liver/renal disease, or severe cardiovascular disease, please inform your doctor before taking Cheston Expectorant Raspberry SF .

Drug-Drug Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Use with caution in patients with diabetes, fits, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, stomach ulcers, kidney, liver or heart problems

• Avoid dairy products such as milk as they 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 they may worsen the cough. Eat fruits that are rich in water content, such as pears, watermelon, peaches, and pineapples.
• Gargle with salt water for relief from sore throat.

• Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Cheston Expectorant Raspberry SF if you have diabetes.
• Avoid alcohol consumption with Cheston Expectorant Raspberry SF as it may cause tiredness, drowsiness, or lack of concentration.
• Do not take Cheston Expectorant Raspberry SF if you have taken any MAO inhibitor (anti-depressant medication) in the past 14 days.
• Special care should be taken when giving Cheston Expectorant Raspberry SF to elderly people and children as they are more prone to developing neurological anticholinergic effects such as drowsiness, hallucinations, etc.
• Talk to your doctor if your symptoms do not go away within 5 days of treatment.

Cough: Coughing is a 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 disease 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-colored, it means you may have allergies or minor illness in the respiratory tract, and yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection.