Classes
DEA Class; Rx, OTC
Common Brand Names; Cofcol
- COUGH COLD PREPARATION
Description
Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr, Paracetamol, Phenylpropanolamine Combo is used for short-term relief from cough. It is also used for treating irritation in the throat, sneezing & blocked nose due to an allergy or cold.
Indications
Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr, Paracetamol, Phenylpropanolamine Combo is used for relieving cough, throat irritation, sneezing, watery eyes, a runny or stuffed nose due to cold and allergy.
- Headache
- Toothache
- Ear pain
- Joint pain
- Periods pain
- Fever
- Cold
- Flu
- Appetite suppressor
- Congestion
Contraindications
- If you have a known allergy to chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan and phenylephrine or any ingredient of this combo.
- If you have high blood pressure, heart-related disorders such as incidences of heart attack and blockage.
- If you have a serious airway related infection or asthma (this combo should not be used for relieving cough due to asthma attacks).
- If you are taking medicines to treat brain-related disorders.
- If you are suffering from a urinary retention problem or an eye disorder called glaucoma.
- This is not meant to be used in children and breastfeeding women.
Adverse Effects
- Blurred vision
- Dry mouth
- Itching
- Rashes
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Constipation
- Feeling of sickness
- Skin reddening
- Allergic reactions
- Shortness of breath
- Swollen facial features
- Liver damage
- Abnormalities of blood cells
- Nausea
- Rashes
- Liver toxicity
- Less white blood cells
- Acute renal tubular necrosis
- Blood dyscrasias
- Chest tightness
- Hypertension
- Hallucinations
- Irregular heartbeat
- Epileptic seizures
- Tremors
- Psychosis
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Feeling nervous
- Tightness in chest
- Stomach pain
- Drowsiness
- Muscular weakness
- Ringing in ears
- Constipation
- Blurred vision
Warnings
- You are suffering from asthma or airway infection or disorder or wet cough.
- You have a blockage in the stomach or intestine or any part of your digestive tract.
- You have any heart disorder, blockage, high blood pressure or irregular heartbeats.
- You have liver or kidney disease or ulcers in the stomach or intestine.
- You are suffering from an eye disorder called glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye).
- You have an enlarged prostate gland (BPH) or experience difficulty in urination.
- You have a thyroid-related disorder or a tumour in the adrenal gland (Pheochromocytoma).
Pregnancy and Lactation
Pregnant women should avoid taking this Combo
This combo should not be used by breastfeeding women
How supplied
Chlorpheniramine Maleate / Dextromethorphan / Paracetamol / Phenylpropanolamine
Tablets
- Chlorpheniramine (Maleate) 1 mg, Dextromethorphan 10 mg, Paracetamol 325 mg, Phenylpropanolamine (HCl) 12.5 mg
Elixer
- 60ml
- 120ml