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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Kep-D Syrup is used to treat dry cough. It works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. This medicine may sometimes cause side effects such as dry mouth, throat or nose, drowsiness, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, and restlessness. 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 :

Kepler Healthcare Pvt Ltd

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ORAL

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3 Days Returnable

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Jan-27

About Kep-D Syrup

Kep-D Syrup is primarily 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 your airways. 

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

Kep-D Syrup should be taken as prescribed by the doctor. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Kep-D 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 Kep-D Syrup do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Kep-D Syrup or other medicines. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using the Kep-D Syrup . Kep-D Syrup is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. If you are about to undergo medical tests or surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking Kep-D Syrup . Avoid using Kep-D Syrup if you have taken medicines such as linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine and methylene blue injection in the past 14 days. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Kep-D Syrup to loosen mucus. 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 Kep-D Syrup .

Uses of Kep-D Syrup

Treatment of Dry Cough

Directions for Use

Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions and take Kep-D Syrup with or without food in doses as prescribed by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup provided with the pack.

Medicinal Benefits

Kep-D Syrup is a combination drug belonging to a medication class called 'cough and cold preparations' primarily used to treat dry cough. Chlorpheniramine works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, congestion or stiffness. Phenylephrine is a 'decongestant' that helps shrink the blood vessels located in the nasal passage, thereby reducing stuffy nose. Dextromethorphan works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Thus, Kep-D Syrup helps to relieve overall cough, cold and allergic symptoms.

How Kep-D Syrup Works

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

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Kep-D Syrup

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

What if I have taken an overdose of Kep-D Syrup

Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it could lead to an overdose. Symptoms of overdose may include agitation, flushing, confusion, hallucinations, muscle twitching, large pupils, and seizures. In children, excitement may occur first and may be followed by loss of coordination, drowsiness, loss of consciousness, and seizures. If you/your child experiences these symptoms or suspect that an overdose has occurred, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Kep-D Syrup or other medicines. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using the Kep-D Syrup . Kep-D Syrup is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. If you are about to undergo medical tests or surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking Kep-D Syrup . Avoid using Kep-D Syrup if you have taken medicines such as linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine and methylene blue injection in the past 14 days. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Kep-D Syrup to loosen mucus. 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 Kep-D Syrup .

Drug-Drug Interactions

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PhenylephrinePropofol
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PhenylephrineTranylcypromine
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PhenylephrinePropofol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Kep-D Syrup 100 ml:
Taking Kep-D Syrup 100 ml with Propofol may lead to increased levels of Kep-D Syrup 100 ml leading to side effects like high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Kep-D Syrup 100 ml with Propofol is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
PhenylephrineTranylcypromine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Kep-D Syrup 100 ml:
Taking Tranylcypromine with Kep-D Syrup 100 ml can increase the risk of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tranylcypromine with Kep-D Syrup 100 ml is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, and fainting Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PhenylephrineSelegiline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Kep-D Syrup 100 ml:
Co-administration of Selegiline with Kep-D Syrup 100 ml together can raise blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Selegiline with Kep-D Syrup 100 ml is not recommended, it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, fits, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, and/or fainting Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PhenylephrineFurazolidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Kep-D Syrup 100 ml:
Taking Furazolidone with Kep-D Syrup 100 ml can cause an increase in high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Furazolidone with Kep-D Syrup 100 ml is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden and severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sweating, lightheadedness, fainting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, consult the doctor immediately. It is advised to use Kep-D Syrup 100 ml only after 14 days of stopping Furazolidone.
PhenylephrineSevoflurane
Critical
How does the drug interact with Kep-D Syrup 100 ml:
Co-administration of Kep-D Syrup 100 ml with Sevoflurane can increase the levels of Kep-D Syrup 100 ml and lead to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Kep-D Syrup 100 ml with Sevoflurane is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
ChlorpheniraminePotassium citrate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Kep-D Syrup 100 ml:
Taking Kep-D Syrup 100 ml and Potassium citrate (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Kep-D Syrup 100 ml with Potassium citrate is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as severe stomach pain, bloating, lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
ChlorpheniraminePotassium chloride
Critical
How does the drug interact with Kep-D Syrup 100 ml:
Taking Kep-D Syrup 100 ml and Potassium chloride (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Kep-D Syrup 100 ml with Potassium chloride it not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience any symptoms such as severe stomach pain, bloating, lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
DextromethorphanPhenelzine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Kep-D Syrup 100 ml:
Co-administration of Phenelzine and Kep-D Syrup 100 ml can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Phenelzine and Kep-D Syrup 100 ml can lead to an interaction. However, if you experience any symptoms like confusion, hallucination, seizure, changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle stiffness, tremors, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
DextromethorphanPargyline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Kep-D Syrup 100 ml:
Co-administration of Pargyline and Kep-D Syrup 100 ml can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Kep-D Syrup 100 ml and Pargyline can lead to an interaction. However, if you experience any symptoms like confusion, hallucination, seizure, changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle stiffness, tremors, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
DextromethorphanProcarbazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Kep-D Syrup 100 ml:
Co-administration of Kep-D Syrup 100 ml and Procarbazine may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Procarbazine with Kep-D Syrup 100 ml can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms - confusion, hallucination, seizure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering, shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm, stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea - make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

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

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

COUGH AND COLD PREPARATIONS

Kep-D Syrup Substitute

Substitutes safety advice
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    0.94per tablet
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    by AYUR

    0.95per tablet
  • Kufril-D Syrup 100 ml

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  • Solvin-DX Sugar Free Syrup 100 ml

    by AYUR

    1.03per tablet
  • Du Froid DS Syrup 60 ml

    1.44per tablet
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Alcohol

Caution

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

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Pregnancy

Caution

The safety of Kep-D Syrup in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Kep-D Syrup is excreted in human milk. Kep-D Syrup is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.

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Driving

Caution

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

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Liver

Caution

Take Kep-D Syrup with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Kep-D Syrup with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Caution

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

FAQs

Kep-D Syrup is used to treat dry cough.
Kep-D Syrup is a combination drug, primarily used to treat dry cough. Chlorpheniramine works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. Phenylephrine is a 'decongestant' that helps in shrinking the blood vessels located in the nasal passage, thereby reducing stuffy nose. Dextromethorphan works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough center in the brain to the muscles that produce cough.
Consuming alcohol, along with Kep-D Syrup , may potentiate some of the pharmacologic effects of CNS-active agents. If used together, it may lead to symptoms like confusion, central nervous system depression, impairment of thinking and judgment.
No, you should not take Kep-D Syrup if you need to undergo surgery as it may lead to excessive drowsiness and sleepiness when given along with anesthesia. Please inform your doctor before surgery if you are taking Kep-D Syrup as the doctor may stop it 72 hours before the surgery.
It is not recommended to take Kep-D 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 any drug interaction. Also, Kep-D Syrup should be taken at least 15 days after your last dose of anti-depressants.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take Kep-D Syrup and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
Kep-D Syrup should be used with caution and only when prescribed by a doctor in patients with glaucoma. As Kep-D Syrup may rarely worsen the symptoms of glaucoma.
Yes, Kep-D Syrup can cause sleepiness or drowsiness as a common side effect. Kep-D Syrup contains dextromethorphan and phenylephrine, which can lead to drowsiness, dizziness, and other side effects like nausea, dry mouth, and headache. Therefore, avoid activities that requires mental alertness until you know how Kep-D Syrup affects you.
No, taking Kep-D Syrup in a dose higher than recommended will not make it more effective but can actually be harmful. Overdosing can lead to severe side effects and toxicity. Therefore, follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.
It is unknown whether Kep-D Syrup passes into human milk. Therefore, please consult your doctor if you are supposed to breastfeed while taking Kep-D Syrup . Your doctor will prescribe Kep-D Syrup only if the benefits outweigh risks.
Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C in a cool and dry place. Protect it from sunlight and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.
Kep-D Syrup is primarily used to treat dry cough and relieve allergy symptoms such as a runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, and watery eyes. However, it is not typically recommended for chronic cough or asthma. Therefore, please consult your doctor for appropriate medications and treatments for chronic cough or asthma.
Both Kep-D Syrup and other cold or allergy medicines may contain dextromethorphan, phenylephrine, and chlorpheniramine as active components. Therefore, combining cold or allergy medicines with Kep-D Syrup increases the chance of side effects. So always consult your doctor before combining other medicines along with Kep-D Syrup .
Avoid alcohol that can increase the drowsiness and dizziness caused by Kep-D Syrup . Inform your doctor if you have any pre-existing conditions, such as heart, kidney, lung, liver, thyroid problems, diabetes, glaucoma, or prostate issues. Inform your doctor if you are taking other medications, or if you are breastfeeding, pregnant or planning pregnancy. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Kep-D Syrup to loosen mucus. Take Kep-D Syrup exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not exceed the recommended dose.
It is not known whether Kep-D Syrup can cause fetal harm. Therefore, please consult your doctor if you are pregnant before taking Kep-D Syrup . Your doctor will prescribe Kep-D Syrup only if the benefits outweigh risks.
The duration for using Kep-D Syrup depends on the severity of your symptoms and your doctor's advice. Generally, it is meant for short-term use to relieve symptoms like dry cough, runny nose, and sneezing. Follow your doctor's instructions on how long to use it and consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
The common side effects of Kep-D Syrup are dry mouth, throat or nose, drowsiness, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, restlessness or excitation. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

PARAS, 7-Vidyanagar Society, Part-III, Opp. Vidyanagar School, Usmanpura, Ahmedabad - 380013, Gujarat, India
Other Info - KEP0036

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