Amylmetacresol + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide

Expert Advice

Dosage Forms Available

• Amylmetacresol + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is available for oral use (lozenges).

Age and Dose Restrictions

• This medicine is suitable for adults and children over 12 years of age.

Contraindications

• Amylmetacresol + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is contraindicated in individuals with known allergies to either amylmetacresol or dextromethorphan hydrobromide.

• It should not be used in cases of productive cough with excessive mucus or phlegm.

• Also, it is contraindicated for cough due to smoking, asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, or other chronic lung conditions.

Other Medications to Avoid

• Amylmetacresol + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide may interact with MAO inhibitors (such as selegiline and phenelzine), antidepressants (e.g., fluoxetine and paroxetine) and migraine medications (e.g., sumatriptan and rizatriptan).

Overdose and Missed Dose

• Overdose of this medication may lead to symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, drowsiness and numbness/tingling in the mouth or throat. If such symptoms are observed, consult your doctor immediately.

• This medicine is usually taken as needed and not on a regular schedule. However, if you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember, ensuring there is at least a 2-hour gap between doses.

Management of Side Effects

Most side effects are temporary and generally harmless and resolve when discontinuing this medicine. However, if you experience any severe side effects or worsening of any of the symptoms, please consult your doctor.

• If stomach upset occurs, take the medicine with food.

• Do not exceed the recommended dose to avoid potential side effects.

• Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you experience drowsiness or dizziness after taking this medicine.

Use in Driving and Operating Machinery

• Amylmetacresol + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide may cause drowsiness or dizziness which can affect your ability to drive or operate heavy machinery. Avoid these activities if you feel such effects after taking the medicine.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• This medication should be used with caution during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It is advised to consult your doctor before using this medicine during these periods.

Caution in Other Conditions

• People with severe liver or kidney diseases should exercise caution when using Amylmetacresol + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide.

• Individuals with persistent or chronic cough due to conditions such as smoking, asthma, or emphysema must also use this medication with care.

Special Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations

• Maintain a balanced diet and stay hydrated to help soothe the throat and thin mucus secretions.

• Avoid exposure to irritants such as smoke, dust, or other allergens that may trigger coughing.

• Ensure good hand hygiene to prevent the spread of infections that can lead to cough and cold.

• Regular rest is beneficial for recovery from cough and cold symptoms.

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