Asthakind Dx 5 Mg/2 Mg/15 Mg Syrup
About Asthakind Dx 5 Mg/2 Mg/15 Mg Syrup
Asthakind helps in treating stuffy nose, sinus, and ear symptoms caused by the allergies, common cold, flu, or other breathing illnesses such as sinusitis and bronchitis. This syrup works by decreasing swelling in the nose and ears. It makes breathing easier and lessens any discomfort.
Consult your doctor if you are suffering from:
- Blood vessel problems.
- diabetes
- overactive thyroid
- high blood pressure
- Mood disorders
- glaucoma
- Heart disease
- Seizure disorder
- difficulty sleeping or trouble urinating.
Children can also use this medication after consulting the doctor. Do not increase your dose or frequency of this medication. Improper use of this drug can cause you serious harm.
What are the uses of Asthakind Dx 5 Mg/2 Mg/15 Mg Syrup
Dry Cough
Feeling Of Cold
What are the contraindications of Asthakind Dx 5 Mg/2 Mg/15 Mg Syrup ?
Hypersensitivity
Key highlights of Asthakind Dx 5 Mg/2 Mg/15 Mg Syrup
Is It safe with alcohol?
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Pregnant women must consult doctor before using this medication.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.
Does this affect kidney function?
Caution to be advised in patients with severe impaired renal function.
What are the substitutes for Asthakind Dx 5 Mg/2 Mg/15 Mg Syrup ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Asthakind Dx 5 Mg/2 Mg/15 Mg Syrup , and hence can be used as its substitute.
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- Zedex Plus 5 Mg/2 Mg/15 Mg Syrup
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What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.
Are there any overdose instructions?
Consult your doctor in case of overdose.
How does this medication work?
It is an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor agonist belonging to the phenethylamine class, which acts as a nasal decongestant. It works by narrowing the swelling of blood vessels in the ear and nose, thereby providing great relief from discomfort. It also works as a decongestant by suppressing the nervous system and the part of your brain which is responsible for coughing.
What are the interactions of Asthakind Dx 5 Mg/2 Mg/15 Mg Syrup ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Medicine
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This medication interacts with Antidepressants, Cough and cold medicines, Decongestants, Diazepam, Digoxin, Haloperidol.
FAQs about Asthakind Dx 5 Mg/2 Mg/15 Mg Syrup
Ques : What is Asthakind dx 5 mg 2 mg 15 mg syrup?
Ans : It is a medication which has Phenylephrine, Chlorpheniramine and Dextromethorphan as active elements present in it. 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 treats allergic symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is a cough suppressant that relieves cough by decreasing the activity of cough center in the brain. It is used to treat conditions such as Common cold, Dry cough, Nasal decongestant, Allergies due to food, Runny nose, Painful cough, Catarrh, Hay fever, Flu, etc.
Ques : What is the use of Asthakind dx 5 mg 2 mg 15 mg syrup?
Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Common cold, Dry cough, Nasal decongestant, Allergies due to food, Runny nose, Painful cough, Catarrh, Hay fever, Flu, Watery eyes caused by allergies, Colds, and Hypotensive conditions.
Ques : What are the side effects of Asthakind dx 5 mg 2 mg 15 mg syrup?
Ans : There are some serious side effects of this medicine like Drowsiness and Breathing difficulty. In case of patients, having any of the side effects or issues like diarrhea or gastrointestinal disturbances.
Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Asthakind Dx 5 Mg/2 Mg/15 Mg Syrup?
Ans : It should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects.
Ques : For what treatment asthakind dx 5 mg 2 mg 15 mg syrup used for?
Ans : It is used to treat conditions like painful cough and flu. This helps to improve nasal congestion.
Ques : How long do I need to use asthakind dx 5 mg 2 mg 15 mg syrup before I see improvement in my condition?
Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 1 day, before noticing an improvement in the condition. But the same duration is not mandatory for everyone and so, it is not a standard time period for this medication's action. Please consult your doctor, for the time period you need to consume this medication.
Ques : At what frequency do I need to use asthakind dx 5 mg 2 mg 15 mg syrup?
Ans : This medication is generally used twice or thrice a day for using this medication. It is advised to consult your doctor before the usage as the frequency also depends on the patient's condition.
Ques : Should I use asthakind dx 5 mg 2 mg 15 mg syrup empty stomach, before food or after food?
Ans : This medication is common to be taken orally and the action of salts involved in this medication, do not depend on whether taking it pre-meal or post-meal. It is advised to consult a doctor before use and take it at a fixed time in a day.
References
Chlorphenamine- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 23 April 2019]. Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/chlorpheniramine
Phenylephrine- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 23 April 2019]. Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/phenylephrine
Dextromethorphan- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 24 April 2019]. Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/rn/125-71-3
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