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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy

XL-90 Plus Cough 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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3 Days Returnable

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Jan-27

About XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup

XL-90 Plus Cough 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.

XL-90 Plus Cough 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 XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you need to take XL-90 Plus Cough 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 XL-90 Plus Cough 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 XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup . If you are about to undergo any medical tests or surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup . Avoid using XL-90 Plus Cough 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 XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup .

Uses of XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup

Treatment of Dry cough

Directions for Use

Syrup: Check the label for directions before using it. Shake the bottle well before use. Take XL-90 Plus Cough 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.

Medicinal Benefits

XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup is a combination of three drugs: Chlorpheniramine maleate, Phenylephrine hydrochloride, and Dextromethorphan hydrobromide. XL-90 Plus Cough 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, XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup helps to relieve cough, cold and allergic symptoms.

How XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup Works

XL-90 Plus Cough 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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of XL-90 Plus Cough 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 XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup

Take this medicine in the prescribed doses only. Overdose of XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup may cause agitation, confusion, flushing, hallucinations, large pupils, muscle twitching, and seizures. Seek immediate medical attention if you or your child experience any of these symptoms.

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup . XL-90 Plus Cough 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 XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup . Avoid taking XL-90 Plus Cough 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 XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup .

Drug-Drug Interactions

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DextromethorphanPargyline
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DextromethorphanSelegiline
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DextromethorphanPargyline
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How does the drug interact with XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup 100 ml:
Co-administration of Pargyline and XL-90 Plus Cough 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 XL-90 Plus Cough 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.
DextromethorphanSelegiline
Critical
How does the drug interact with XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup 100 ml:
Co-administration of XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup 100 ml and Selegiline 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 Selegiline with XL-90 Plus Cough 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, fits, 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.
DextromethorphanTranylcypromine
Critical
How does the drug interact with XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup 100 ml:
Taking Tranylcypromine with XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup 100 ml can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increases in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup 100 ml with Tranylcypromine is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, hallucination(seeing and hearing things that do not exist), fit blood pressure alteration, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
DextromethorphanRasagiline
Critical
How does the drug interact with XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup 100 ml:
Taking Rasagiline with XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup 100 ml can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup 100 ml with Rasagiline is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms like confusion, hallucination, fits, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, shaking, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
DextromethorphanIsocarboxazid
Critical
How does the drug interact with XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup 100 ml:
Co-administration of Isocarboxazid with XL-90 Plus Cough 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:
Taking XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup 100 ml and Isocarboxazid 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.
DextromethorphanPhenelzine
Critical
How does the drug interact with XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup 100 ml:
Co-administration of Phenelzine and XL-90 Plus Cough 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 XL-90 Plus Cough 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.
DextromethorphanProcarbazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup 100 ml:
Co-administration of XL-90 Plus Cough 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 XL-90 Plus Cough 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.
PhenylephrineTranylcypromine
Critical
How does the drug interact with XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup 100 ml:
Taking Tranylcypromine with XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup 100 ml can increase the risk of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tranylcypromine with XL-90 Plus Cough 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.
PhenylephrineFurazolidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup 100 ml:
Taking Furazolidone with XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup 100 ml can cause an increase in high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Furazolidone with XL-90 Plus Cough 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 XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup 100 ml only after 14 days of stopping Furazolidone.
PhenylephrinePropofol
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How does the drug interact with XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup 100 ml:
Taking XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup 100 ml with Propofol may lead to increased levels of XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup 100 ml leading to side effects like high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking XL-90 Plus Cough 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.

Drug-Food Interactions

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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. 
  • 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.

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No

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid consumption of alcohol with XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup as it may increase drowsiness. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup .

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Pregnancy

Caution

The safety of XL-90 Plus Cough 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 XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup is excreted in human milk. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns; your doctor will decide if XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Caution

XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup .

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Liver

Caution

Take XL-90 Plus Cough 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 XL-90 Plus Cough 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

XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. However, please consult a doctor before using XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup in children.

FAQs

XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup is used to treat dry cough.
XL-90 Plus Cough 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 XL-90 Plus Cough 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 XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup 72 hours prior to the surgery.
It is not recommended to take XL-90 Plus Cough 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, XL-90 Plus Cough 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 XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.
XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup may rarely worsen the symptoms of glaucoma. Therefore, XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup should be used with caution and only when prescribed by a doctor in patients with glaucoma.
XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup . Avoid consumption of alcohol with XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup as it may increase drowsiness.
No, XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup does not contain steroids. It contains an antihistamine (chlorpheniramine maleate), a decongestant (phenylephrine hydrochloride), and a cough suppressant (dextromethorphan hydrobromide).
Yes, XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup may cause sleepiness or drowsiness. Therefore, drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
No, XL-90 Plus Cough 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 XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.
Store XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup at room temperature, in a dry place. Keep it out of sight and reach of children.
XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. However, please consult a doctor before using XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup in children.
After taking XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup , it is advised to wait for a while before drinking water.
XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup should be taken as advised by the doctor. Talk to the doctor if you have any concerns.
No, XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup is not a steroid. It is a cough suppressant used to treat dry cough.
No, XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup is not an antibiotic. It is a combination medicine used to treat cough.
XL-90 Plus Cough 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 XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Dalamal House, 4Th Floor, J. B. Road, Nariman Point, Mumbai, 400 021
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