Asthalin DX Benefits & Uses

Asthalin DX is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Common Cold
Blocked Nose
Cough
Dry Cough (Read More - Home remedies for dry cough)

Other Benefits

Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Runny Nose

Asthalin DX Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Common Cold Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: strength 5 mg phenylephrine, 2 mg chlorpheniramine and 10 mg dextromethorphan
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Common Cold Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: strength 5 mg phenylephrine, 2 mg chlorpheniramine and 10 mg dextromethorphan, below 6 years old should take 2.5 ml
Adult	Disease: Common Cold Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: strength 5 mg phenylephrine, 2 mg chlorpheniramine and 10 mg dextromethorphan
Geriatric	Disease: Common Cold Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: strength 5 mg phenylephrine, 2 mg chlorpheniramine and 10 mg dextromethorphan

Asthalin DX Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Asthalin DX is used -

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Restless (tossing and turning) sleep
Dyspepsia
Drowsiness
Nervousness
Fatigue
Dry Mouth
Blurred vision

Asthalin DX Related Warnings

Is the use of Asthalin DX safe for pregnant women?

Asthalin DX may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Asthalin DX again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Asthalin DX safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Asthalin DX as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Asthalin DX on the Kidneys?

Asthalin DX may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Asthalin DX on the Liver?

Side effects of Asthalin DX rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Asthalin DX on the Heart?

Asthalin DX has very mild side effects on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Asthalin DX with Other Drugs

Asthalin DX should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Asthalin DX Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Asthalin DX unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Asthalin DX

Is this Asthalin DX habit forming or addictive?

Asthalin DX does not cause addiction.

Asthalin DX Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Asthalin DX

Taking Asthalin DX with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Asthalin DX

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Asthalin DX with alcohol will be.