Dexotix
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide + Guaifenesin
Unit Price
৳ 10.00
28's pack৳ 280.00
(28's pack: ৳ 280.00)
Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Drug Class
Combined cough expectorants
Indication
Dry cough
Dosage Form
Tablet
Manufacturer
Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Clinical Information
Indication DetailsView
This preparation provides relief from all the symptoms associated with common cold such as dry cough, chest congestion etc.
Therapeutic ClassView
Combined cough expectorants, Cough expectorants & mucolytics
PharmacologyView
This tablet is a combination of Guaifenesin and Dextromethorphan HBr. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant and gives relief from cough by blocking the cough centre in the brain. Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It reduces the viscosity of cough by increasing the flow of fluids in the bronchial secretion thereby facilitating the expectoration of cough.
DosageView
Adults and children 12 years and older: 1 or 2 tablets every 12 hours and not more than 4 tablets daily.
- Do not crush, chew, or break tablet
- Take with a full glass of water
- This product can be administered without regard for the timing of meals.
Side EffectsView
Common side effects are hypersensitivity, rash, nausea & vomiting.
ContraindicationsView
This tablet is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Dextromethorphan and Guaifenesin. Moreover, the patients who are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) certain drugs or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug cannot take this preparation.
Pregnancy & LactationView
There is no information regarding safety in pregnancy and lactation. So consultation with physician is must before use in this case.
Pediatric UsageView
Usage in children: This tablet is not indicated for the children under 12 years of age.
Storage ConditionsView
Do not store above 30°C. Keep away from light and out of the reach of children.