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FAQs About EPHEDREX CAPSULE
Q: Can we use EPHEDREX CAPSULE for babies?
A: The safety and efficacy of EPHEDREX CAPSULE in children (aged less than 2 years) have not been studied. Your doctor will determine the correct dose and duration for your child according to age, body weight, and disease condition.
Q: What if I forget to take a dose of EPHEDREX CAPSULE?
A: If you forget to take a dose of EPHEDREX CAPSULE, take it as soon as you remember. However, omit the missed dose if it is almost time for the next one. Do not take the medicine twice to make up for the forgotten dose.
Q: Can I stop taking EPHEDREX CAPSULE?
A: Continue taking EPHEDREX CAPSULE until your doctor tells you to stop, unless you experience any unwanted effects, a worsening of your condition, or any new symptoms. Consult your doctor immediately for advice.
Q: Does EPHEDREX CAPSULE have an aspirin?
A: No. EPHEDREX CAPSULE is a combination of chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine.
Q: What precautions do I need to follow while taking EPHEDREX CAPSULE?
A: Patients taking EPHEDREX CAPSULE must inform their doctor about their pre-existing conditions, like any heart, kidney, lung, liver, heart or thyroid problems, diabetes, fits, glaucoma, or prostrate problem. Patients should also inform their providers if they are pregnant, breastfeeding, or allergic to anything else. Consult your doctor if you experience anything different.
Q: Can I take EPHEDREX CAPSULE if I am pregnant?
A: EPHEDREX CAPSULE should be used with caution by pregnant women. If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to get pregnant, consult your doctor before taking it.
Q: Can I take other medicines with EPHEDREX CAPSULE?
A: Before taking EPHEDREX CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you are taking, have taken, or might take any other medicine, including prescription, non-prescription, or any herbal medicine, as these might interact with each other and cause serious side effects.
Q: How does EPHEDREX CAPSULE work?
A: EPHEDREX CAPSULE relieves symptoms of allergy and the common cold, where chlorpheniramine binds to the histamine H1 receptor and blocks its action, resulting in temporary relief of the negative symptoms (runny nose, sneezing, watery and itchy eyes) brought on by histamine, dextromethorphan suppresses non-productive cough associated with cold by suppressing the cough reflex by directly acting on the cough center in the brain, and phenylephrine decreases nasal congestion by acting on α1-adrenergic receptors in the small vessels of the nasal mucosa to produce constriction, resulting in decreased swelling and increased drainage of the nasal cavities.
Q: What are the uses of EPHEDREX CAPSULE?
A: EPHEDREX CAPSULE is used to relieve dry cough and other symptoms associated with upper respiratory tract infections like the common cold or allergies.
Q: Can I consume alcohol while taking EPHEDREX CAPSULE?
A: Avoid alcohol consumption while taking EPHEDREX CAPSULE, as it may increase the risk of side effects.
Q: Does EPHEDREX CAPSULE cause drowsiness?
A: Yes. EPHEDREX CAPSULE may cause drowsiness as a common side effect. Try to rest and relax. Get enough sleep. Avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel drowsy. Avoid alcohol consumption, as it can aggravate drowsiness. Contact your doctor if your drowsiness worsens.
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