Chericof Syrup, Phenylephrine/ Chlorpheniramine/ Dextromethorphan

Name: Chericof Syrup, Phenylephrine/ Chlorpheniramine/ Dextromethorphan
Brand: Chericof Syrup
SKU: 3616

Chericof Syrup is used for the treatment of dry cough. Chericof Syrup is a decongestant which works to narrow the small blood vessels that provides relieve from congestion and stuffiness in the nose.

US Brand Name

Chericof Syrup

Generic Name

Phenylephrine/ Chlorpheniramine/ Dextromethorphan

Other Brand Name

Chericof Syrup

Packing

Manufacturer

Sun Pharma

Form

Bottle

Strength

Phenylephrine 5 mg / Chlorpheniramine 2 mg / Dextromethorphan 10 mg

Phenylephrine 5 mg / Chlorpheniramine 2 mg / Dextromethorphan 10 mg 60 mL USD $3.46

Phenylephrine 5 mg / Chlorpheniramine 2 mg / Dextromethorphan 10 mg 100 mL USD $5.77

Chlorpheniramine

Uses

Chlorpheniramine is used as a treatment for allergic disorders and the symptoms it may cause.

How it Works

Chlorpheniramine works to treat allergic disorders and its symptoms by blocking histamine from binding to its receptors, which helps to provide relief from any allergies and its symptoms.When an allergic reaction occurs, cells in the body release histamine, this causes histamine to bind to certain receptors in the body, which then leads to allergy symptoms. Chlorpheniramine helps to overcome and treat these symptoms.

Common Side effects

Patients who take Chlorpheniramine may suffer from such side effects;

Nausea,
Constipation,
Loss of appetite,
Drowsiness,
Dry mouth,
Dry throat,
Dry skin,
Headache,
Inability to empty the urinary bladder,
Nasal congestion,
Chest congestion,
Vomiting

Phenylephrine

Uses

Phenylephrine is used in the treatment of nasal congestion, pupil dilation and low blood pressure that can occur during different type of anesthesia

How it Works

Phenylephrine works by decreasing swelling in the blood vessels of the nose and ears, thus lessening discomfort and making it easier to breathe. Phenylephrine is also be used dilate the eyes prior to eye surgery.

Common Side effects

Patients who take Phenylephrine may suffer from such side effects;

Nausea,
Vomiting,
Headache,
Palpitations,
Increased blood pressure,
Increased heart rate,
Irregular Heart beat

Dextromethorphan

Uses

Dextromethorphan is used in the treatment of dry cough.

How it Works

Dextromethorphan is known as a cough suppressant, Dextromethorphan works by affecting the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

Common Side effects

Some of the potential side effects of Dextromethorphan can include the symptoms below;

Sedation,
Sleepiness,
Weakness,
Dehydration,
Dizziness,
Lightheadedness,
Headache,
Sweating,
Anemia,
Fatigue,
Vomiting,
Nausea,
Edema,
Constipation,
Dry mouth.