Cheston Expectorant, Bromhexine/ Guaifenesin/ Chlorpheniramine Maleate

Cheston Expectorant  is a combination medication that is used for the treatment of cough. 

Cheston Expectorant

Bromhexine/ Guaifenesin/ Chlorpheniramine Maleate

Cheston Expectorant

100ml

Cipla

Expectorant

Bromhexine 4 mg / Guaifenesin 50 mg / Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2 mg

India

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

Guaifenesin

Uses

Guaifenesin is used in the treatment of chest congestion caused by the common cold, infections, or allergies.

How it Works

Guaifenesin is known as an expectorant. Guaifenesin helps loosen congestion in the chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through the mouth. Guaifenesin in short decreases the stickiness of airway secretions and helps in their removal from the airways.

Common Side effects

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

Nausea,
Itchy rash,
Diarrhea,
Dizziness,
Headache,
Hives,
Nausea or vomiting,
Skin rash,
Hypersensitivity reaction,
Stomach pain,
Vomiting

Bromhexine

Uses

Bromhexine is used in the treatment of cough.

How it Works

Bromhexine works by thinning and loosening the sticky mucus secretions in the nasal passageway, making it easier to cough the mucus out and treating the cough.

Common Side effects

Some of the potential side effects of Bromhexine include the symptoms below;

Irritation of ear,
Allergic skin rash,
Dizziness,
Headache

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