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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Oct 9, 2024 | 12:38 PM IST
Curahist 4500Ml Expectorent is used to provide relief from cough. It helps loosen the congestion and thins the phlegm, making it easier to cough. It also blocks a chemical substance that causes allergic reactions. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as headache, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, and dry mouth. Before taking this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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Manufacturer/Marketer

Cipla Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

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About Curahist 4500Ml Expectorent

Curahist 4500Ml Expectorent belongs to a group of medicines called expectorants and cough products used to provide relief from cough. Coughing (dry or productive) is the body's way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways, thereby preventing respiratory infection. 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.

Curahist 4500Ml Expectorent is a combination of three drugs, namely: Ammonium chloride (expectorant), Chlorpheniramine (antihistamine), and Sodium citrate (mucolytic). Ammonium chloride helps loosen the congestion in the chest and throat by decreasing airway secretion's stickiness. Chlorpheniramine works by blocking a chemical substance called histamine, which is responsible for causing allergic reactions. Sodium citrate loosens and thins the phlegm, making it easier to cough it out. Together, Curahist 4500Ml Expectorent provides relief from cough. 

You are advised to take Curahist 4500Ml Expectorent for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. Curahist 4500Ml Expectorent may cause certain common side-effects such as headache, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, and dry mouth in some cases. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Curahist 4500Ml Expectorent may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Curahist 4500Ml Expectorent is not recommended for children below 6 years. Avoid consuming alcohol with Curahist 4500Ml Expectorent as it could lead to increased dizziness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and the medicines you are taking to rule out any side-effects/interactions.

Uses of Curahist 4500Ml Expectorent

Treatment of Cough

Medicinal Benefits

Curahist 4500Ml Expectorent is a combination of three drugs, namely: Ammonium chloride, Chlorpheniramine, and Sodium citrate. Curahist 4500Ml Expectorent is used to provide relief from cough. Ammonium chloride is an expectorant that helps loosen the congestion in the chest and throat by decreasing airway secretion's stickiness. Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that works by blocking a chemical substance called histamine, which is responsible for causing allergic reactions. Sodium citrate is a mucolytic that loosens and thins the phlegm, making it easier to cough it out. Together, Curahist 4500Ml Expectorent provides relief from cough.  

Directions for Use

Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Curahist 4500Ml Expectorent

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Fatigue
  • Dry mouth
  • Weakness
  • Restlessness

Drug Warnings

Do not take Curahist 4500Ml Expectorent if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) or have taken them in the last 14days, if you have pre-existing hyperchloremia. Inform your doctor if you have asthma, prostate problems, glaucoma, bronchitis, glucose-galactose malabsorption, sucrase-isomaltase deficiency, fructose intolerance, cardiac insufficiency, pulmonary edema, severe kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Curahist 4500Ml Expectorent may cause dizziness and drowsiness, so drive only if you are alert. Curahist 4500Ml Expectorent is not recommended for children below 6years.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Curahist 4500Ml Expectorent may interact with anti-convulsant (phenytoin), antihistamine (diphenhydramine, cetirizine), anti-depressant (duloxetine), anti-anxiety (alprazolam), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI), and hypnotics/anxiolytics.

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have asthma, prostate problems, glaucoma, glucose-galactose malabsorption, sucrase-isomaltase deficiency, fructose intolerance, severe kidney or liver problems.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PHENYTOIN
  • DIPHENHYDRAMINE
  • CETIRIZINE
  • DULOXETINE
  • ALPRAZOLAM

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Gargle with salt water for relief from sore throat.
  • Avoid smoking and consumption of alcohol.
  • Avoid dairy products such as milk as they may increase mucus production.
  • 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.
  • Avoid citrus fruits as they may worsen the cough.
  • Eat fruits rich in water content such as pears, watermelon, peaches and pineapples.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Cough: Coughing is the body's way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. Cough can be dry or productive. A productive cough (wet cough) develops sputum (phlegm or mucus) 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.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Curahist 4500Ml Expectorent as it may cause increased dizziness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Caution

Curahist 4500Ml Expectorent may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Curahist 4500Ml Expectorent should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Curahist 4500Ml Expectorent should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Caution

Curahist 4500Ml Expectorent is not recommended for children below 6years of age.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013
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FAQs

Curahist 4500Ml Expectorent is used to provide relief from cough.
Curahist 4500Ml Expectorent contains Ammonium chloride, Chlorpheniramine, and Sodium citrate. Ammonium chloride helps in loosening the congestion in the chest and throat by decreasing the stickiness of airway secretions. Chlorpheniramine works by blocking the action of a chemical substance called histamine, which is responsible for causing allergic reactions. Sodium citrate loosens and thins the phlegm, making it easier to cough it out. Together, Curahist 4500Ml Expectorent provides relief from cough.
Do not stop taking Curahist 4500Ml Expectorent on your own as it may worsen cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Curahist 4500Ml Expectorent for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. If you experience any difficulty while taking Curahist 4500Ml Expectorent, please consult your doctor.
Curahist 4500Ml Expectorent contains Chlorpheniramine, an antihistamine that helps in treating allergies. It helps in providing relief from a runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing and sore throat.
Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Curahist 4500Ml Expectorent. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking, drinking water regularly and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might stimulate saliva and prevent drying of the mouth.
Curahist 4500Ml Expectorent should not be taken for longer durations unless prescribed by the doctor. If your condition does not improve despite taking Curahist 4500Ml Expectorent for a week, consult your doctor, he/she may prescribe an alternate medicine.
Curahist 4500Ml Expectorent contains chlorpheniramine, an antihistamine. Therefore, do not take any antihistamine-containing products such as cold and cough medicines along with Curahist 4500Ml Expectorent unless advised by the doctor.

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