Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Dextromethorphan + Phenylpropanolamine + Bromhexine may cause diarrhea during the withdrawal phase (when one stops using it after a long-term use). If you develop diarrhea while taking Dextromethorphan + Phenylpropanolamine + Bromhexine, Drink plenty of fluids and avoid spicy food. If you are experiencing excessive diarrhoea after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.  

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

No, Dextromethorphan + Phenylpropanolamine + Bromhexine is not suitable for a patient with asthma. Dextromethorphan + Phenylpropanolamine + Bromhexine is suitable for treating cough originating from cold and flu. It is not suitable for treating cough due to smoking or asthma. Asthma is generally treated with two type of medication which are long-term control and quick-relief medicine. For long-term control, medicine helps reduce airway inflammation and prevent asthma symptoms where quick-relief medicine helps sudden relief from asthmatic symptoms.

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Dextromethorphan + Phenylpropanolamine + Bromhexine may cause drowsiness as it is one of the side-effects. It is, therefore, recommended that one doesn't operate machinery or drive under the influence of the drug. 

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

Dextromethorphan + Phenylpropanolamine + Bromhexine is related to codeine and is a non-opioid derivative of morphine. From gastrointestinal tract it passes into the bloodstream, crosses the blood-brain barrier and suppresses the cough center, bringing relief to the patient.

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

No, Dextromethorphan + Phenylpropanolamine + Bromhexine is not safe for infants as the safety and efficacy are yet to be established in infants and young children. It can be, however, given to children above 4 years of age but one should give Dextromethorphan + Phenylpropanolamine + Bromhexine to children only after consulting a doctor. In addition, if you are giving more than two products to a child then make sure that none of the ingredients is present in both because then it may lead to an overdose.