Pack size: 1 100ml bot  |  Price is for the whole 100ml bot

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Generic: Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide + Diphenhydramine + Levomenthol

Form: Syrup 130mg+280mg+40mg/100ml

Indication

Dry irritating cough, this is indicated as an antitussive for the night time relief of persistent, dry, irritating cough, and aiding restful sleep.

Adult Dose

Oral Syrup Adults and children aged 12 years and over: 2 tsf at bedtime followed by 2 tsf every 6 hours Or 2 tsf 4 times a day. Do not take more than 4 doses (1 dose = 2 tsf) in 24 hours.

Child Dose

Oral Syrup Children12 years and over: 2 tsf at bedtime followed by 2 tsf every 6 hours Or 2 tsf 4 times a day. Do not take more than 4 doses (1 dose = 2 tsf) in 24 hours.

Contraindication

This medicine is contraindicated in individuals with known hypersensitivity to the product or any of its components. This medicine is contraindicated in individuals who are taking, or have taken, monoamine oxidase inhibitors within the preceding two weeks. The concomitant use of a dextromethorphan-containing product and monoamine oxidase inhibitors can occasionally result in symptoms such as hyperpyrexia, hallucinations, gross excitation or coma. Dextromethorphan, in common with other centrally acting antitussive agents, should not be given to subjects in, or at risk of developing respiratory failure. Not to be used in children under the age of 12 years.

Mode of Action

Dextromethorphan Dextromethorphan is a non-opioid antitussive drug. It exerts its antitussive activity by acting on the cough centre in the medulla oblongata, raising the threshold for the cough reflex. A single oral dose of 10-20 mg dextromethorphan produces its antitussive action within 1 hour and lasts for at least 4 hours. Diphenhydramine Diphenhydramine possesses antitussive, antihistaminic, anticholinergic properties. Experiments have shown that the antitussive effect (resulting from an action on the brainstem) is discrete from its antihistaminic effect. The duration of activity of diphenhydramine is between 4 and 8 hours. Menthol has mild local anaesthetic and decongestant properties.

Precaution

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