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Cheston Expectorant Raspberry Sugar Free

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Product introduction

Cheston Expectorant Raspberry Sugar Free is a combination medicine used in the treatment of cough. It thins mucus in the nose, windpipe and lungs, making it easier to cough out. It also provides relief from runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes.

Cheston Expectorant Raspberry Sugar Free is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, bloating, diarrhea, indigestion, stomach pain, headache, sweating, and rash. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make sleepiness worse.

Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

Uses of Cheston Syrup

Benefits of Cheston Syrup

In Cough

Cheston Expectorant Raspberry Sugar Free gives relief from cough by loosening thick mucus and making it easier to cough it out. It also makes it easier for air to move in and out of your airways. This reduces the frequency of coughing and makes you feel better. Cheston Expectorant Raspberry Sugar Free also relieves allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Along with medications, drink enough lukewarm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.

Side effects of Cheston Syrup

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Cheston

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Bloating
  • Diarrhea
  • Indigestion
  • Stomach pain
  • Sleepiness
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Sweating
  • Rash
  • Hives

How to use Cheston Syrup

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Cheston Expectorant Raspberry Sugar Free may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Cheston Syrup works

Cheston Expectorant Raspberry Sugar Free is a combination of three medicines:.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
Cheston Expectorant Raspberry Sugar Free may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cheston Expectorant Raspberry Sugar Free may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Cheston Expectorant Raspberry Sugar Free during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Cheston Expectorant Raspberry Sugar Free may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cheston Expectorant Raspberry Sugar Free is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cheston Expectorant Raspberry Sugar Free may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Cheston Expectorant Raspberry Sugar Free may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Cheston Expectorant Raspberry Sugar Free should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cheston Expectorant Raspberry Sugar Free may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Cheston Expectorant Raspberry Sugar Free in these patients.

What if you forget to take Cheston Syrup?

If you miss a dose of Cheston Expectorant Raspberry Sugar Free, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

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Quick tips

  • Cheston Expectorant Raspberry Sugar Free helps relieve cough that is accompanied with mucus.
  • Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
  • It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
  • If you are diabetic, monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking this medicine.
  • Inform your doctor if you have a history of thyroid or heart disease.
  • Stop taking Cheston Expectorant Raspberry Sugar Free and inform your doctor if your cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache.

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Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY

Patient concerns

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Which medicine i usewith cheston cold total nf any anti biotic ? For fever nd cough nf throt infection
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
levofloxacin 500 mg twice daily for 3 daysdolokind PLUS twice daily for 3 days
cold and cough since yesterday, headache also I've bought biocof syrup and cheston cold tablet, is this enough
Dr. Sfurti Mann
Internal Medicine
Can't comment whether it's enough without examining the patient as it could be bronchitis also
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