Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin + Ammonium chloride Benefits & Uses

Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin + Ammonium chloride is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Allergic Rhinitis (Read More - Home Remedies for Allergic Rhinitis)
Cough
Metabolic Syndrome

Other Benefits

Allergy (Read More - Simple and Effective Home Remedies for Allergy Relief)
Common Cold
Runny Nose
Itching
Phlegm (Read More - Home remedies for mucus)
Flu
Hives
Dust Allergy
Dry Cough (Read More - Home remedies for dry cough)
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin + Ammonium chloride 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

Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin + Ammonium chloride Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin + Ammonium chloride is used -

Severe

Rash
Difficulty breathing
Joint pain
Facial swelling
Tachycardia
Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)

Moderate

Confusion
Hallucinations

Mild

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Dry Mouth
Nervousness
Restlessness
Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)

Unknown

Coma
Metabolic acidosis

Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin + Ammonium chloride Related Warnings

Is the use of Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin + Ammonium chloride safe for pregnant women?

Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin + Ammonium chloride may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin + Ammonium chloride, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin + Ammonium chloride safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin + Ammonium chloride on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin + Ammonium chloride will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin + Ammonium chloride on the Kidneys?

Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin + Ammonium chloride rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin + Ammonium chloride on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin + Ammonium chloride on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin + Ammonium chloride on the Heart?

Using Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin + Ammonium chloride does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin + Ammonium chloride with Other Drugs

Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin + Ammonium chloride should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Alprazolam

Clonazepam

Clonidine

Codeine

Amphetamine

Amphetamine Tablet

Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin + Ammonium chloride Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin + Ammonium chloride unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Glaucoma
Asthma
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Depression
Parkinson's Disease
Asthma
Heart Disease
Kidney Cancer
Liver Disease
Asthma
Smoking Addiction
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin + Ammonium chloride

Is this Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin + Ammonium chloride habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin + Ammonium chloride has not been reported.

Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin + Ammonium chloride Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin + Ammonium chloride

Taking Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin + Ammonium chloride with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin + Ammonium chloride

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin + Ammonium chloride with alcohol will be.

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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

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 422-423

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

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Guaifenesin

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 629-631

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