SIDEX D SYRUP is a combination of three medicines: Phenylephrine, Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, which relieves dry cough. Phenylephrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose. Chlorpheniramine Maleate is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is a cough suppressant that relieves cough by reducing the activity of cough center in the brain.
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Acute coughs begin suddenly and usually last no more than 2 to 3 weeks. Acute cough is generally accompanied with cold, flu, or acute bronchitis. Chronic coughs last longer than 2 to 3 weeks.
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. Sidex-D may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Take it with food if stomach upset occurs.
Sidex-D is a combination of three medicines: Phenylephrine, Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Dextromethorphan Hydro bromide, which relieves dry cough. Phenylephrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose. Chlorpheniramine Maleate is an ant allergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Dextromethorphan Hydro bromide is a cough suppressant that relieves cough by reducing the activity of cough center in the brain.
No, it is not advisable to breastfeed while using Sidex-D. 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.
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Yes, Sidex-D may make you feel drowsy or may cause you to fall asleep during your daily activities. Avoid driving a car, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities at the beginning of your treatment until you know how the medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you experience such episodes while taking this medicine.
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.
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
SIDEX D SYRUP is probably safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the fetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
SIDEX D SYRUP is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby. Avoid prolonged use of SIDEX D SYRUP , since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Not relevant, as SIDEX D SYRUP is intended for use in hospitalized patients.
There is limited information available on the use of SIDEX D SYRUP in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
There is limited information available on the use of SIDEX D SYRUP in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.