Torex Tablet

Torex tablet is a combination of Dextromethorphan, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Bromhexine and is used for treating cough that is caused by asthma, smoking and emphysema. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

Ask a doctor about using this medication if you have chronic bronchitis or emphysema. Do not use it if you are using or have used an MAO inhibitor within the past 14 days of the treatment. This medicine is not recommended for children younger than 4 years of age. The dosage for adults and children are different depending on the intensity of the cough. The amount and frequency of the dose will be prescribed by your doctor.

• Dry Cough

• Allergy

• Nausea

• Diarrhoea

• Stomach Pain

• Vomiting

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Consult your doctor before consuming the alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Pregnant women must consult doctor before using this medication.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Breastfeeding 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?

  Contraindicated in patients with moderate to severe renal impairment.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• 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?

  Contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

This medication works as a decongestant by suppressing the nervous system and the part of your brain which is responsible for coughing. It does not really thin the mucus, but certainly provides relief. Secondly, is a first-generation antihistamine, which is used to prevent the allergic symptoms from conditions such as urticaria and rhinitis. Thirdly, this medication works as an expectorant which reduces adhesiveness and surface tension of congealed mucus in upper respiratory tract to increase flow of mucous, stimulating and increasing efficiency of the cilia to remove the accumulated mucus. Lastly, is a synthetic secretolytic agent which help the natural mechanisms to clear respiratory tract mucus.