Dexcoff Syrup

Welcome to the information page for Dexcoff Syrup, brought to you by Cipla Ltd. This product contains the active ingredient Phenylpropanolamine (NA) + Chlorpheniramine Maleate (NA) + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (NA) and is indicated for Dry cough. Here, you can find crucial details, including its uses, pricing, and options to add it to your wishlist or compare it with similar medications.

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Salt Combination: Phenylpropanolamine (NA) + Chlorpheniramine Maleate (NA) + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (NA)
Brand: Cipla Ltd
Uses: Dry cough

Description

Dexcoff Syrup is a combination medicine used in the treatment of dry cough
It relieves allergy symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness
Dexcoff Syrup is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor
The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine
You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends
If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen
Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are nausea, upset stomach, insomnia, palpitations, and high blood pressure
Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time
Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects
This medicine can also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.
Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person
Keep it out of reach of children
It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication
Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

Cautions

Liver:	UNSAFE: Dexcoff Syrup is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Dexcoff Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dexcoff Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Dexcoff Syrup may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Information regarding the use of Dexcoff Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Dexcoff Syrup may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	CAUTION: Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Dexcoff Syrup. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	N/A
Therapeutic class:	RESPIRATORY
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	N/A

Uses of Dexcoff Syrup

In Dry cough A dry cough is a cough where no phlegm or mucus is produced
It may cause a tickling sensation or itching in the throat and may be due to cold, flu, allergies or throat irritants
Dexcoff Syrup suppresses severe dry cough and gives you relief from an itchy throat
Apart from this, it also reduces symptoms of allergy like watery eyes, sneezing and runny nose
Along with taking Dexcoff Syrup, gargling with warm salt water and having ginger or honey can help you manage dry cough.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Dexcoff Syrup, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

FAQs

Frequestly asked Questions

Side Effects

Common and Known Side effects of Dexcoff Syrup

Nausea
Upset stomach
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Palpitations
Sleepiness
High blood pressure

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