DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE

Overview

DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE is a Schedule H drug.
It is used to ease allergy signs. Dexchlorpheniramine is used in the treatment of Rhinitis, and Urticaria. Dexchlorpheniramine is a potent S-enantiomer of chlorpheniramine. The salt form dexchlorpheniramine maleate as the active ingredient is available as a prescription drug indicated for adjuctive therapy for allergic and anaphylactic reactions. It is an antihistamine drug with anticholinergic (drying) and sedative actions. It disrupts histamine signalling by competing with histamine for cell receptor sites on effector cells.

Usage

DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE is generally used to treat: Rhinitis, Urticaria

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 6month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

  • If you have asthma discuss with doctor.
  • If you are breast-feeding. Do not breast-feed while you take dexchlorpheniramine.
  • Do not take more than what your doctor told you to take. Taking more than you are told may raise your chance of very bad side effects.
  • Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert until you see how dexchlorpheniramine affects you.
  • Avoid drinking alcohol while taking dexchlorpheniramine.
  • If you are 65 or older, use dexchlorpheniramine with care. You could have more side effects. 

Common Side-Effects

DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE : Skin Rash, Dry Skin, Itchy Skin, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Dizziness, Confusion, Ringing In Ears, Loose Motion, Constipation, Dry Mouth, Nervousness, Abdomen Pain

Disease Interactions

DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE can interfere with: Urinary Retention, Glaucoma, Asthma, COPD, Hyperthyroidism, Hypotension, Acute Liver Failure, Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE is categorized as: ANTIHISTAMINES / RESPIRATORY AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE as Ingredient

ALDEX 6MG TAB SRDEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE 6.0 MG
ALERMINE 2MG TABDEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
ATMINIC 2MG TABDEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
CHERICOLD CAPPHENYLPROPANOLAMINE , DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE NAN
CHERICOLD CAPULEPHENYLPROPANOLAMINE , DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE
COLDHIT SUSPPHENYLPROPANOLAMINE , DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE
COLDHIT TABPHENYLPROPANOLAMINE , DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE
COLDOUT CAPPHENYLPROPANOLAMINE , DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE
CORRECTAL DPSPHENYLPROPANOLAMINE , DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE
CORRECTAL PEAD DPSDEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE , PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE
CORRECTAL TABPHENYLPROPANOLAMINE , DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE
CORTIFLAM D TABDEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE
DEXCPM 6MG TAB SRDEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE 6.0 MG
DEXODIL 2MG TABDEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
DEXODIL 6MG TAB SRDEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE 6.0 MG
DIOMINIC 2MG TABDEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
DIOMINIC 6MG TAB SRDEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE 6.0 MG
DIOMINIC 6MG TABDEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE 6.0 MG
DIOMINIC D TABPHENYLPROPANOLAMINE , DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE
DIOWIN TABDEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE
EPHACI CAPPHENYLPROPANOLAMINE , DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE
LUPICOLD FORTE TABPHENYLPROPANOLAMINE , DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE
LUPICOLD SYPPHENYLPROPANOLAMINE , DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE
LUPICOLD TABPHENYLPROPANOLAMINE , DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE
NCOLD SYPPHENYLPROPANOLAMINE , DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE
NCOLD TABDEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE , PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE
NOCOLD DPSDEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE , PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE
NUMINIC SYPPHENYLPROPANOLAMINE , DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE
NUMINIC TABPHENYLPROPANOLAMINE , DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE
POLARAMINE 2.5MG TABDEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.5 MG
POLARAMINE 2MG TABDEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
POLARAMINE 6MG TABDEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE 6.0 MG
POLOSTAN 2MG TABDEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
POLOSTAN SR 6MG TAB SRDEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE 6.0 MG
RELICOLD CR CAP CRPHENYLPROPANOLAMINE , DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE
SNEEZ BYE SYPPHENYLPROPANOLAMINE , DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE
SYNRAMINE 2MG TABDEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
TRIAMINIC DPSPHENYLPROPANOLAMINE , DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE
TRIAMINIC SYPUPPHENYLPROPANOLAMINE , DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE
TRIAMINIC TABPHENYLPROPANOLAMINE , DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE
TRITUS DPSPHENYLPROPANOLAMINE , DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE
X COLD SYPPHENYLPROPANOLAMINE , DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE