D Cough
Form: Syrup
Strength: 10mg/5ml
Generic Name: Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide
Company: Opsonin Pharma Limited
MRP:৳ 35.11 (100ml bot)
Is Antibiotic: No
Indications
D Cough is used to treat chronic dry cough, unproductive cough, and acute dry cough that interferes with daily activities or sleep.
Pharmacology
D Cough is a cough suppressant that works by affecting the cough centre in the brain. Although D Cough is similar to morphine, D Cough does not have pain-relieving properties and usually does not cause drowsiness. There is no addiction risk even with long-term use. D Cough is quickly absorbed into the body and works within 15-30 minutes. Its effects last for about 3-6 hours. D Cough is broken down in the liver and removed from the body through urine, with a portion excreted unchanged in the first few hours.
Dosage & Administration
Adults and Children over 12 years: Take 15 to 30 mg three to four times a day. Up to 60 mg four times daily may be used without causing extra side effects.
Children between 6 and 12 years: Take 5-15 mg up to four times a day.
Children between 2 and 6 years: Take 2.5-5 mg up to four times a day.
Interaction
There have been fatal interactions when taken with phenelzine, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), at therapeutic doses.
Contraindications
D Cough should not be used with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). D Cough should also be used with caution in people with liver problems since D Cough is broken down in the liver.
Side Effects
Side effects are rare but may include nausea and dizziness. The drug does not cause pain relief, addiction, or significant CNS depression. Overdose may cause excitement, confusion, and breathing issues.
Pregnancy & Lactation
There is limited information on the safety of this drug during pregnancy, so D Cough should be avoided during the first three months of pregnancy. There is no information on whether D Cough passes into breast milk, so D Cough is advised that nursing mothers avoid taking D Cough.
Precautions & Warnings
D Cough should not be used to treat a cough caused by smoking, asthma, emphysema, or a productive cough (one that brings up mucus).
Overdose Effects
N/A
Therapeutic Class
Cough suppressant
Storage Conditions
Store below 30°C, away from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.
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