Cheston Sugar Free Raspberry Expectorant belongs to the class of medicines called 'expectorants' primarily used to treat productive cough or cough associated with mucus. Coughing 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: Dry cough and Chesty cough. A dry cough doesn't produce any viscous or thick mucus, whereas a chesty cough means mucous or sputum is produced to help clear the airways.

Cheston Sugar Free Raspberry Expectorant contains Guaiphenesin, Chlorpheniramine maleate, and Bromhexine hydrochloride. Guaiphenesin increases the volume of fluid in the airways, reduces the stickiness of mucus, and removes it from the airways. Chlorpheniramine maleate works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. Bromhexine hydrochloride work by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus). Thereby, it helps to cough out phlegm easily.

Take Cheston Sugar Free Raspberry Expectorant as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you need to take Cheston Sugar Free Raspberry Expectorant based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, vomiting, headache, drowsiness, and dry mouth. Most of these side effects of Cheston Sugar Free Raspberry Expectorant 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 Sugar Free Raspberry Expectorant or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before taking Cheston Sugar Free Raspberry Expectorant. If you have hypertension or hyperthyroidism, please inform your doctor before taking Cheston Sugar Free Raspberry Expectorant. If you have diabetes, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Cheston Sugar Free Raspberry Expectorant. Keep your doctor informed about your medical history and medications to rule out any interactions.

Cheston Sugar Free Raspberry Expectorant is a combination of three drugs, namely Guaiphenesin, Chlorpheniramine maleate, and Bromhexine hydrochloride, used to treat a cough with mucus. Guaiphenesin belongs to the class of expectorants that works by increasing the volume of fluid in the airways, reducing mucus's stickiness, and helping to remove it from the airways. Chlorpheniramine maleate is an antihistamine that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. Bromhexine hydrochloride is a mucolytic agent (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus). Thereby helping to cough out phlegm easily.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Dry mouth

If you are known to be allergic to Cheston Sugar Free Raspberry Expectorant or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Cheston Sugar Free Raspberry Expectorant. Do not take Cheston Sugar Free Raspberry Expectorant if you have taken an MAO inhibitor (anti-depressant medication) in the past 14 days. Inform your doctor if you have a history of/suffer from gastric ulceration, fits, glaucoma, asthma, severe hypertension, prostatic enlargement, liver/renal disease, or severe cardiovascular disease.

Drug-Drug Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have 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.
• 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. 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.
• Gargle with salt water for relief from sore throat.

• Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Cheston Sugar Free Raspberry Expectorant if you have diabetes.
• Talk to your doctor if your symptoms do not disappear within five days of treatment.

Productive cough: Coughing is a body's way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. A productive cough (wet cough) brings up sputum (phlegm, mucus, and other matter) from the lungs. Cough commonly occurs as a response to allergy or viral infection but coughing up mucus is possibly an indication of respiratory tract infection.