Dpc 12.5 mg/2 mg/10 mg Syrup
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Product introduction
Dpc 12.5 mg/2 mg/10 mg Syrup is a combination medicine used in the treatment of dry cough. It relieves allergy symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness.
Dpc 12.5 mg/2 mg/10 mg Syrup 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, upset stomach, insomnia, palpitations, and high blood pressure. 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 dizziness and 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 worsen your sleepiness.
Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. Keep it out of reach of children. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
Dpc 12.5 mg/2 mg/10 mg Syrup 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, upset stomach, insomnia, palpitations, and high blood pressure. 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 dizziness and 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 worsen your sleepiness.
Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. Keep it out of reach of children. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
Uses of Dpc Syrup
Benefits of Dpc Syrup
In Dry cough
A dry cough is a cough where no phlegm or mucus is produced. It may cause a tickling sensation or itching in the throat and may be due to cold, flu, allergies or throat irritants. Dpc 12.5 mg/2 mg/10 mg Syrup suppresses severe dry cough and gives you relief from an itchy throat. Apart from this, it also reduces symptoms of allergy like watery eyes, sneezing and runny nose. Along with taking Dpc 12.5 mg/2 mg/10 mg Syrup, gargling with warm salt water and having ginger or honey can help you manage dry cough.
Side effects of Dpc 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 Dpc
- Nausea
- Upset stomach
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Palpitations
- Sleepiness
- High blood pressure
How to use Dpc 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. Dpc 12.5 mg/2 mg/10 mg Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Dpc Syrup works
Dpc 12.5 mg/2 mg/10 mg Syrup is a combination of three medicines: Phenylpropanolamine, Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide which relieve dry cough. Phenylpropanolamine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose. Chlorpheniramine is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that relieves cough by reducing the activity of cough centre in the brain.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Dpc 12.5 mg/2 mg/10 mg Syrup. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dpc 12.5 mg/2 mg/10 mg Syrup 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 Dpc 12.5 mg/2 mg/10 mg Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Dpc 12.5 mg/2 mg/10 mg Syrup may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dpc 12.5 mg/2 mg/10 mg Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dpc 12.5 mg/2 mg/10 mg Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
UNSAFE
Dpc 12.5 mg/2 mg/10 mg Syrup is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Dpc Syrup?
If you miss a dose of Dpc 12.5 mg/2 mg/10 mg Syrup, 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.
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Quick tips
- Dpc 12.5 mg/2 mg/10 mg Syrup is prescribed to get relief from a dry cough.
- Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.
- Consult your doctor if you do not see any improvement and have a cough for more than 7 days.
- Let your doctor know if you are taking any anti-depressants.
- Inform your doctor if you have had a cough for a long time or if you have asthma or suffer from serious asthma attacks, or if your cough is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache.
Fact Box
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Therapeutic Class
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Average
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What were the side-effects while using Dpc 12.5 mg/2 mg/10 mg Syrup?
Nausea
33%
Upset stomach
33%
Sleepiness
33%
How do you take Dpc Syrup?
With food
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Name: Sunij Pharma Pvt Ltd
Address: T-1/B National Park, Gulbai Tekra, Ahmedabad – 380 015, (India)
Country of origin: India
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