Ephedrex Syrup
Information About Ephedrex Syrup
About Ephedrex Syrup
Medicine Brand Ephedrex Syrup is manufactured by Alembic Chemical Works Co Ltd and mainly contents the generic drug Dextromethorphan.
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Active Ingredients For Ephedrex Syrup
Dextromethorphan 10 mg Diphenhydramine 8 mg Phenylpropanolamine Hcl 125 mg
Diseases List For Which Ephedrex Syrup Is Prescribed
This Drug Is Prescribed For Dry or painful cough
Other Significations For Ephedrex Syrup
This Medication used for temporary relief of coughs without phlegm that are caused by certain infections of the air passages eg sinusitis common cold This product should not usually be used for an ongoing cough from smoking or longterm breathing problems eg chronic bronchitis emphysema unless directed by your doctor This product contains dextromethorphan It is a cough suppressant that works by decreasing the feeling of needing to coughCoughandcold products have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years Therefore do not use this product to treat cold symptoms in children younger than 6 years unless specifically directed by the doctor Some products such as longacting tabletscapsules are not recommended for use in children younger than 12 years Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details about using your product safelyThese products do not cure or shorten the length of the common cold and may cause serious side effects To decrease the risk for serious side effects carefully follow all dosage directions Do not use this product to make a child sleepy Do not give other coughandcold medication that might contain the same or similar ingredients see also Drug Interactions section Ask the doctor or pharmacist about other ways to relieve cough and cold symptoms such as drinking enough fluids using a humidifier or saline nose dropsspray
Precautions To Be Taken Before Ephedrex Syrup
This drug should not be used with the following medications because very serious interactions may occur MAO inhibitors eg furazolidone isocarboxazid linezolid moclobemide phenelzine procarbazine rasagiline selegiline tranylcypromineAvoid taking MAO inhibitors within 2 weeks before during and after treatment with this medicationIf you are currently using any of these medications listed above tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting dextromethorphanBefore using this medication tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescriptionherbal products you may use especially of memantine other medications for cough eg hydrocodone overthecounter coughcold products
Major Conditions And Care
Pregnancy And Ephedrex Syrup
Can We Take Ephedrex Syrup During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy Class : C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and wellcontrolled studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks
Lactation And Ephedrex Syrup
Can We Use Ephedrex Syrup During Lactation
Lactation Class L3 There are no controlled studies in breastfeeding women however the risk of untoward effects to a breastfed infant is possible or controlled studies show only minimal nonthreatening adverse effects Drugs should be given only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the infant
Side Effects Of Ephedrex Syrup
Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity