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Cpm + Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine

Uses of Cpm + Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine

  • Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine is primarily used to provide temporary relief from cough, runny nose, sneezing, itchy throat and nose, and nasal congestion caused by the common cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies. This medication belongs to the class of antihistamines, cough suppressants, and decongestants.

Side effects of Cpm + Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine

  • Drowsiness

  • Dizziness

  • Headache

  • Blurred vision

  • Dry mouth, nose, and throat

How Cpm + Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine works

  • Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine is a combination medicine that provides relief from cold and allergy symptoms.

  • Chlorpheniramine Maleate (CPM) is an antihistamine. It works by reducing the effects of histamine, which can cause symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

  • Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is a cough suppressant. It acts on the brain's cough centre to reduce the urge to cough.

  • Phenylephrine Hydrochloride is a decongestant. It works by shrinking swollen nasal membranes, helping relieve a stuffy nose.

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Expert Advice

Dosage Forms Available

  • Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine is available as a liquid solution and tablet, capsule formulation and is typically administered orally.

Age and Dose Restrictions

  • This medicine is meant for use in adults and children aged 12 years and older.

Contraindications

  • This medicine is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to any of the components of its formulation, individuals taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors or within two weeks of discontinuing such treatment, and patients with severe hypertension or severe coronary artery disease.

Other Medications to Avoid

  • This combination may interact with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (such as isocarboxazid and phenelzine), antihistamines (such as diphenhydramine and cetirizine), and other decongestants (like pseudoephedrine) and cough suppressants (like antitussives).

Overdose and Missed Dose

  • In case of overdose, symptoms might include extreme drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, large pupils, flushing, nausea, vomiting, shallow breathing, and fainting. Immediate medical attention is crucial.

  • If a dose is missed, it should be taken as soon as remembered. However, if it is nearly time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose to avoid doubling up.

Management of Side Effects

Most side effects are temporary and generally harmless and resolve when discontinuing this medicine. However, if you experience severe side effects or worsening symptoms, please consult your doctor.

  • For dry mouth, increase fluid intake.

  • If experiencing dizziness, rest until better, and rise slowly from sitting or lying positions.

Use in Driving and Operating Machinery

  • The combination may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if these effects occur.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

  • Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine combination should be used with caution during pregnancy and lactation as it may impact the foetus or the nursing child.

Caution in Other Conditions

  • Caution, monitoring of symptoms and doctor's supervision are all advised for patients with thyroid disease, diabetes, glaucoma, enlarged prostate, liver disease, or cardiovascular disease when using this medication.

Special Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations

  • For individuals dealing with nasal congestion or upper respiratory allergies, staying well-hydrated can assist in thinning mucus and easing congestion.

  • Adopt a diet rich in vitamin C to boost the immune system; foods like oranges, strawberries, bell peppers, and broccoli are beneficial.

  • Avoid exposure to allergens which could trigger symptoms; keep your living environment clean from dust mites by regularly washing beddings in hot water.

  • A humidifier can add moisture to dry indoor air during cold seasons and help reduce nasal congestion.

  • Smoking cessation is advised as smoking can exacerbate respiratory conditions.

Frequently asked questions

No, it is a combination of an antihistamine, cough suppressant and decongestant.

This combination can cause drowsiness as one of its side effects, due to the presence of Chlorpheniramine Maleate, which is known to cause this side effect.

There is no known scientific information suggesting that it affects fertility. However, if you have related concerns, please discuss with your doctor.

There are no specific dietary restrictions while taking this medication unless advised by your doctor.

The time it takes for this medication to work can vary among individuals but generally, relief from symptoms can be expected within an hour of taking the medication.

The time it takes for this medication to work can vary among individuals but generally, relief from symptoms can be expected within an hour of taking the medication.

This combination medicine usually requires a prescription from a doctor and is not readily available over the counter.

Terms & Conditions


Cpm + Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine in other salts

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDECETIRIZINE + PARACETAMOL + PHENYLEPHRINECHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE + DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDECHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE + PARACETAMOL + PHENYLEPHRINECHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE + PHENYLEPHRINECHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE + PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDECHLORPHENIRAMINE + PHENYLEPHRINECPM + DEXTROMETHORPHAN + PHENYLPROPANOLAMINECHLORPHENIRAMINE + DEXTROMETHORPHAN + PHENYLEPHRINECHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE + DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE + PHENYLEPHRINECHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE + DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE + PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDECAFFEINE + LEVOCETIRIZINE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINEBECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE + LIDOCAINE / LIGNOCAINE + PHENYLEPHRINECALCIUM DOBESILATE + HYDROCORTISONE + LIDOCAINE / LIGNOCAINE + PHENYLEPHRINE + TROXERUTIN + ZINC OXIDEPHENYLEPHRINECETIRIZINE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDECARBOXY METHYL CELLULOSE + NAPHAZOLINE + PHENYLEPHRINENAPHAZOLINE + PHENYLEPHRINEAMBROXOL + LEVOCETIRIZINE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINECPM + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLPROPANOLAMINECHLORBUTOL + PHENYLEPHRINE + TROPICAMIDECHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINECHLORPHENIRAMINE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINEDEXTROMETHORPHANAMBROXOL + CHLORPHENIRAMINE + DEXTROMETHORPHAN + MENTHOL + PHENYLEPHRINECHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE + DEXTROMETHORPHAN + PHENYLEPHRINEAMMONIUM CHLORIDE + BROMHEXINE + DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDEBROMHEXINE + GUAIFENESIN + PHENYLEPHRINEBROMHEXINE + PHENYLEPHRINE + SALBUTAMOLAMMONIUM CHLORIDE + BROMHEXINE + DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE + MENTHOLBENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE + PHENYLEPHRINE + TROPICAMIDEPHENYLEPHRINE + TROPICAMIDECAMPHOR + MENTHOL + NAPHAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE + PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDEBENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE + CAMPHOR + MENTHOL + NAPHAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE + PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDECHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE + DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE + MENTHOLCHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE + DEXTROMETHORPHANAMBROXOL + CHLORPHENIRAMINE + GUAIFENESIN + PHENYLEPHRINEAMYLMETACRESOL + DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDECHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE + MENTHOL + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE + SODIUM CITRATECHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE + SODIUM CITRATECHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE + MENTHOL + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDECHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE + MENTHOL + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINE + SODIUM CITRATECHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINE + SODIUM CITRATELEVOCETIRIZINE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINECHLORPHENIRAMINE + DEXTROMETHORPHAN + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINECHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE + DEXTROMETHORPHAN + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINECHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE + DEXTROMETHORPHAN + PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDEBROMHEXINE + CHLORPHENIRAMINE + DEXTROMETHORPHANAMMONIUM CHLORIDE + BROMHEXINE + DEXTROMETHORPHANAMMONIUM CHLORIDE + CPM + DEXTROMETHORPHAN + GUAIFENESINAMBROXOL + CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE + GUAIFENESIN + PHENYLEPHRINEDEXTROMETHORPHAN + TRIPROLIDINECHLORPHENIRAMINE + DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE + PHENYLEPHRINECETIRIZINE + DEXTROMETHORPHAN + PHENYLEPHRINEBROMHEXINE + CHLORPHENIRAMINE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINECHLORPHENIRAMINE + DEXTROMETHORPHAN + GUAIFENESIN + PHENYLEPHRINEAMBROXOL + CETIRIZINE + DEXTROMETHORPHANDEXTROMETHORPHAN + PHENYLEPHRINE + TRIPROLIDINEAMBROXOL + CHLORPHENIRAMINE + GUAIFENESIN + MENTHOL + PHENYLEPHRINELEVOCETIRIZINE + PHENYLEPHRINEAMMONIUM CHLORIDE + BROMHEXINE + DEXTROMETHORPHAN + MENTHOLCETIRIZINE + DEXTROMETHORPHANCETIRIZINE + DEXTROMETHORPHAN + PSEUDOEPHEDRINEAMBROXOL + GUAIFENESIN + LEVOCETIRIZINE + PHENYLEPHRINEBROMHEXINE + DEXTROMETHORPHAN + PHENYLEPHRINECHLORPHENIRAMINE + DEXTROMETHORPHAN + PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDECHLORPHENIRAMINE + DEXTROMETHORPHAN + GUAIFENESINCHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE + DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE + PHENYLPROPANOLAMINECHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE + DEXTROMETHORPHAN + PHENYLPROPANOLAMINECETIRIZINE + DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE + PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDECETIRIZINE + DEXTROMETHORPHAN + PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDECAFFEINE + CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINEAMBROXOL + CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE + GUAIFENESIN + MENTHOL + PHENYLEPHRINEAMBROXOL + CETIRIZINE + GUAIFENESIN + PHENYLEPHRINEAMMONIUM CHLORIDE + CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE + DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE + GUAIFENESINBROMHEXINE + CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE + DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE + GUAIFENESINCAFFEINE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINECETIRIZINE + PHENYLEPHRINECAFFEINE + DIPHENHYDRAMINE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINECAFFEINE + CHLORPHENIRAMINE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINEFEXOFENADINE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINEBROMHEXINE + CPM + GUAIFENESIN + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINEBROMHEXINE + CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE + GUAIFENESIN + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINEAMBROXOL + LEVOCETIRIZINE + PHENYLEPHRINECAFFEINE + CETIRIZINE + NIMESULIDE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINECAFFEINE + CETIRIZINE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINECAFFEINE + CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDELEVOCETIRIZINE + NIMESULIDE + PHENYLEPHRINEAMBROXOL + CETIRIZINE + GUAIFENESIN + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINECAFFEINE + CETIRIZINE + NIMESULIDE + PHENYLEPHRINE
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