Respira D Benefits & Uses

Respira D is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Respira D 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

Respira D Related Warnings

Is the use of Respira D safe for pregnant women?

Respira D can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Respira D, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Respira D safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Respira D. Immediately discontinue Respira D if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.

Moderate
What is the effect of Respira D on the Kidneys?

Respira D rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Respira D on the Liver?

Respira D may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Respira D on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Respira D. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Respira D with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Dextromethorphan

Cetirizine

Sertraline

Respira D Contraindications

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

Allergy
Liver Disease
Asthma

Frequently asked Questions about Respira D

Is this Respira D habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Respira D is addictive.

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

After taking Respira D , you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Respira D can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Respira D 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 Respira D for mental disorders.

No

Respira D Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Respira D

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Respira D with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Respira D

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

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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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

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