Dropizin Syrup Peppermint

Description

Dropizin Syrup Peppermint is used in the treatment of dry cough. It helps to reduce cough associated with allergies by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger. It also provides relief from runny nose, sneezing, itching and watery eyes. Dropizin Syrup Peppermint is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects of vomiting, constipation, dryness in the mouth, coordination impaired, dizziness, and difficulty in paying attention. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make dizziness worse. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Always keep in mind that this medicine is prescribed only for a short duration until the disease gets cured. Thus, you should not take it for a long time without consulting your doctor. It is important to note that you should never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

Introduction

In Treatment of Dry cough A dry cough is a cough where no phlegm or mucus is produced. It may cause a tickling sensation or itching in the throat and may be due to cold, flu, allergies or throat irritants. Dropizin Syrup Peppermint suppresses severe dry cough and gives you relief from an itchy throat. Apart from this, it also reduces symptoms of allergy like watery eyes, sneezing and runny nose. Along with taking Dropizin Syrup Peppermint, gargling with warm salt water and having ginger or honey can help you manage dry cough.

Benefits

Dropizin Syrup Peppermint is a combination of two medicines: Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Levodropropizine, which relieves dry cough. Chlorpheniramine Maleate is an antiallergic which helps reduce cough associated with allergies by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger, histamine. Levodropropizine is a cough suppressant which relieves cough by reducing the activity of cough center in the brain.

How to use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Dropizin Syrup Peppermint is to be taken empty stomach.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : UNSAFE - Dropizin Syrup Peppermint may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Dropizin Syrup Peppermint during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Dropizin Syrup Peppermint during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : UNSAFE - Dropizin Syrup Peppermint may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Dropizin Syrup Peppermint is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dropizin Syrup Peppermint may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. Use of Dropizin Syrup Peppermint may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease. - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Dropizin Syrup Peppermint in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.