Treatment of Dry cough

In Treatment of Dry cough A dry cough also known as non-productive cough is a cough where no phlegm or mucus is produced. This is irritating usually associated with a tickly throat and may be caused due to cold flu allergies or throat irritants. Phensedyl DM 2mg/10mg Syrup suppresses dry hacking coughs. It will also relieve allergy symptoms like watery eyes sneezing runny nose or throat irritation and help you carry out your daily activities more easily.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>This medicine is safe and effective. Phensedyl DM 2mg/10mg Syrup usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor.

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. Phensedyl DM 2mg/10mg Syrup may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Phensedyl DM 2mg/10mg Syrup is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of dry cough. It can provide temporary relief of cough due to throat irritation sneezing and running nose. It works by reducing the activity of the brain's cough center and blocking the effects of histamine.Phensedyl DM 2mg/10mg Syrup 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 are sedation somnolence and dizziness. 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. If you experience 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. Before taking it you should tell your doctor if you have liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

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. Phensedyl DM 2mg/10mg Syrup may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Alcohol : CAUTION <p> Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Phensedyl DM 2mg/10mg Syrup. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Phensedyl DM 2mg/10mg Syrup may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Phensedyl DM 2mg/10mg Syrup is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Phensedyl DM 2mg/10mg Syrup may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Phensedyl DM 2mg/10mg Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Phensedyl DM 2mg/10mg Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : UNSAFE <p> Phensedyl DM 2mg/10mg Syrup is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Phensedyl DM 2mg/10mg Syrup take it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: RESPIRATORY

Treatment of Dry cough

Sleepiness | Sedation | Dizziness

Q. Will Phensedyl DM 2mg/10mg Syrup be more effective if taken in more than recommended dose?::: No taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective rather it may increase the chances of having some serious side effects and toxicity. If you experience increased severity of your symptoms that are not relieved by the recommended doses please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.| Q. Can I breastfeed while taking Phensedyl DM 2mg/10mg Syrup?::: No it is not advisable to breastfeed while using Phensedyl DM 2mg/10mg Syrup. This medicine contains Chlorpheniramine an antihistamine which can pass into the breast milk and may harm the baby. Inform your doctor that you are breastfeeding if you are advised to take this medicine.| Q. Can the use of Phensedyl DM 2mg/10mg Syrup cause sleepiness or drowsiness?::: Yes Phensedyl DM 2mg/10mg Syrup Hydrobromide may make you feel drowsy or sleepy. Avoiding driving car operating machinery working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities until you know how the medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you experience such episode while you are taking this medicine.