Usage And Safety
Dosage
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide , Diphenhydramine hydrochloride
Side Effects
Dependence and addiction, Dizziness or headache , Difficulty performing tasks, Blurred vision, Thickened mucus or dry mouth, Upset stomach, Unusual weakness.
Drug Interactions
This product should not be used with the following medications because very serious (rarely fatal) interactions may occur: MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine), sibutramine.
Indication
This medicine is used to help provide night time relief of dry, irritating cough.
When not to Use
Respiratory depression, severe hypertension, gastric ulcer, glaucoma and prostatic hypertrophy with the formation of residual urine. Hypersensitivity to some of the components.
Warnings
Warning 1
Avoid taking MAO inhibitors within 2 weeks of starting or stopping this medication.
Warning 2
Avoid taking this medicines with other antihistamines, sedatives, hypnotics and antipsychotics.
Warning 3
Avoid driving a car or operate machninery as this medicine may induce sleepiness.
