Cheston D Syrup Benefits & Uses

Cheston D Syrup is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Cheston D Syrup 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: 6 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: strength 4 mg chlorpheniramine and 10 mg dextromethorphan in 5 ml
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Common Cold Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: strength 1 mg chlorpheniramine and 7.5 mg dextromethorphan in 5 ml, patients above 6 years old can take
Adult	Disease: Common Cold Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: strength 4 mg chlorpheniramine and 10 mg dextromethorphan in 5 ml
Geriatric	Disease: Common Cold Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: strength 4 mg chlorpheniramine and 10 mg dextromethorphan in 5 ml

Cheston D Syrup Related Warnings

Is the use of Cheston D Syrup safe for pregnant women?

Cheston D Syrup may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Cheston D Syrup again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Cheston D Syrup safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Cheston D Syrup. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cheston D Syrup on the Kidneys?

Cheston D Syrup may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Cheston D Syrup on the Liver?

Cheston D Syrup is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Cheston D Syrup on the Heart?

Cheston D Syrup can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Cheston D Syrup with Other Drugs

Cheston D Syrup should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Dextromethorphan

Cetirizine

Sertraline

Cheston D Syrup Contraindications

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

Allergy
Liver Disease
Asthma

Frequently asked Questions about Cheston D Syrup

Is this Cheston D Syrup habit forming or addictive?

Cheston D Syrup is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Cheston D Syrup as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Cheston D Syrup should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Cheston D Syrup for mental disorders.

No

Cheston D Syrup Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cheston D Syrup

There is no information on the effects of taking Cheston D Syrup with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Cheston D Syrup

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Cheston D Syrup.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 164,165

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KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 220

National Institutes of Health U.S. National Library of Medicine [Internet]: Dextromethorphan. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

National Institutes of Health U.S. National Library of Medicine [Internet]: Chlorpheniramine. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

leaflet [Internet]: piriton (Chlorphenamine Maleate). GSK

For the use only of Registered Medical Practitioners or a Hospital or a Laboratory [Internet]: PIRITON CS (Chlorpheniramine Maleate with Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) Syrup. GSK

Cheston D Syrup Sugar Free 100ml