Ambroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide
About Ambroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide
Ambroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is used to treat dry cough. Also, it is used to treat upper respiratory tract symptoms, including nasal congestion associated with a common cold or allergy. Coughing 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 does not produce any vicious or thick mucus, while a chesty cough (wet cough) means mucous or sputum is produced to help clear your airways.
Ambroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is a combination of three drugs, Ambroxol (mucolytic), Chlorpheniramine (antihistamine) and Dextromethorphan (cough suppressant). Ambroxol works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. Thus, it helps to cough out phlegm easily. Chlorpheniramine is an anti-allergic drug that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps to provide relief from symptoms of allergy such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness. Dextromethorphan works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Thus, Ambroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide helps relieve overall cough, cold and allergic symptoms.
Take Ambroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend the dose and how often you should take Ambroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide based on your medical condition. Sometimes Ambroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide may cause side effects such as dryness of the throat or nose, drowsiness, constipation, dizziness, or nausea. Most of these side effects of Ambroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 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 allergic to ambroxol, chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before taking Ambroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide. If you are about to undergo any medical tests or surgery, please tell your doctor that you are taking Ambroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide. Avoid using Ambroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide if you are taking or 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 Ambroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide to loosen mucus.
Uses of Ambroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide
Medicinal Benefits
Ambroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide contains Ambroxol, Chlorpheniramine and Dextromethorphan, which are used to treat dry cough. Ambroxol is a mucolytic that thins and loosens phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. Thus, it helps to cough out phlegm easily. Chlorpheniramine is an anti-allergic drug that blocks the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps to provide relief from symptoms of allergy such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that blocks the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Thus, Ambroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide helps to relieve overall cough, cold and allergic symptoms.
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Side Effects of Ambroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide
- Dryness of throat or nose
- Drowsiness
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Nausea
Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to ambroxol, chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before taking Ambroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide. If you are about to undergo any medical tests or surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking Ambroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide. Avoid using Ambroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide if you are taking or 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 Ambroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide to loosen mucus. Ambroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide should be used with caution if you have liver problems.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Inform your doctor if you are taking anti-allergic drugs (diphenhydramine), antidepressants (escitalopram, venlafaxine), muscle relaxants (cyclobenzaprine) or antibiotics (doxycycline, erythromycin, amoxicillin, cefuroxime).
Drug-Food Interaction: Ambroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid the consumption of alcohol with Ambroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide as it may increase the risk of adverse effects such as drowsiness, dizziness or difficulty in concentrating.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have narrow-angle glaucoma, urinary retention, bronchial asthma, severe coronary artery disease, severe high blood pressure, or peptic ulcer, inform your doctor before taking Ambroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafeAvoid consumption of alcohol with Ambroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide as it may increase drowsiness. Please discuss this with your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.
Pregnancy
consult your doctorLimited data is available on the effect of Ambroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide in pregnancy. Hence, if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, inform your doctor before taking Ambroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctorIt is unknown whether Ambroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is excreted in human milk. Hence, if you are a nursing mother, inform your doctor before taking Ambroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Driving
cautionAmbroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Avoid driving if you experience such side effects after taking Ambroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide.
Liver
cautionAmbroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide should be used with caution in liver conditions. Inform your doctor if you have liver impairment. Your doctor may adjust the dose if necessary based on your condition.
Kidney
consult your doctorIf you have a pre-existing or a history of kidney diseases, inform your doctor before taking Ambroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.
Children
cautionLimited information is available. Please consult a doctor before giving Ambroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide to children.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Avoid dairy products such as milk, as it may increase mucus production.
- To relieve cough, avoid processed or refined foods. 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 rich in water content, such as pears, watermelon, peaches and pineapples.
Special Advise
- Do not use Ambroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide to make a child sleepy.
- If you have asthma or suffer from serious asthma attacks, inform your doctor before taking Ambroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Cough: Coughing is the 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 infection in the respiratory tract. If you are coughing thick, solid white mucus, you may have a bacterial infection in the airways. If the mucus is clear or light-coloured, you may have allergies or minor infections in the respiratory tract, and yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection.
FAQs
Ambroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is used to treat Dry cough and upper respiratory symptoms.
Ambroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide contains Ambroxol, Chlorpheniramine and Dextromethorphan. Ambroxol works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. Thus, it helps to cough out phlegm easily. Chlorpheniramine is an anti-allergic drug that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps to provide relief from symptoms of allergy such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Thus, Ambroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide helps to relieve overall cough, cold and allergic symptoms.
Ambroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide may cause drowsiness or dizziness. It is not necessary for everyone taking Ambroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide to experience this side effect. However, avoid driving if you feel drowsy or dizzy after taking Ambroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide.
You are recommended to take Ambroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms persist or worsen with rash, fever or persistent headache after one week of using Ambroxol+chlorpheniramine Maleate+dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, please consult your doctor.
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