Alex Syrup, Phenylephrine/ Chlorpheniramine/ Dextromethorphan

Alex Syrup

Phenylephrine/ Chlorpheniramine Maleate/ Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide

Alex Syrup

100 ml

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Syrup

Phenylephrine 5 mg/5 mL / Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2 mg/5 mL / Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 10 mg/5 mL

India

Phenylephrine

Uses

Phenylephrine is used in the treatment of nasal congestion, pupil dilation and low blood pressure that can occur during different type of anesthesia

How it Works

Phenylephrine works by decreasing swelling in the blood vessels of the nose and ears, thus lessening discomfort and making it easier to breathe. Phenylephrine is also be used dilate the eyes prior to eye surgery.

Common Side effects


Patients who take Phenylephrine may suffer from such side effects;

Nausea,
Vomiting,
Headache,
Palpitations,
Increased blood pressure,
Increased heart rate,
Irregular Heart beat

Dextromethorphan

Uses

Dextromethorphan is used in the treatment of dry cough.

How it Works

Dextromethorphan is known as a cough suppressant, Dextromethorphan works by affecting the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

Common Side effects

Some of the potential side effects of Dextromethorphan can include the symptoms below;

Sedation,
Sleepiness,
Weakness,
Dehydration,
Dizziness,
Lightheadedness,
Headache,
Sweating,
Anemia,
Fatigue,
Vomiting,
Nausea,
Edema,
Constipation,
Dry mouth.

Chlorpheniramine maleate

Uses

Chlorpheniramine maleate is used for the treatment of allergies and the symptoms it can cause

How it Works

Chlorpheniramine maleate is known as an antihistamine. Chlorpheniramine works by blocking the effects of histamine, histamine is a substance released by cells in the body that produce allergy symptoms.

Common Side effects

Patients who take Chlorpheniramine maleate may suffer from such side effects;

Drowsiness,
Dizziness,
Nausea,
Stomach pain,
Constipation,
Blurred vision,
Dry mouth/nose/throat

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