Solvin 2mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of dry cough. It can provide temporary relief of cough due to throat irritation, sneezing, and running nose. It works by reducing the activity of the brain's cough center and blocking the effects of histamine.

Solvin 2mg/10mg Tablet 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 doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are sedation, somnolence, and dizziness. 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. If you experience 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 make dizziness worse.

It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

Uses of Solvin Tablet

Treatment of Dry cough

Benefits of Solvin Tablet

In Treatment of Dry cough

A dry cough, also known as non-productive cough, is a cough where no phlegm or mucus is produced. This is irritating, usually associated with a tickly throat and may be caused due to cold, flu, allergies or throat irritants. Solvin 2mg/10mg Tablet suppresses dry, hacking coughs. It will also relieve allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation and help you carry out your daily activities more easily.

This medicine is safe and effective. Solvin 2mg/10mg Tablet usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor.

Side effects of Solvin Tablet

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 Solvin

Sleepiness
Sedation
Dizziness

How to use Solvin Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Solvin 2mg/10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Solvin Tablet works

Solvin 2mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, which relieves dry cough. Chlorpheniramine Maleate is an antiallergic which helps reduce cough associated with allergies by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger, histamine. Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is a cough suppressant which relieves cough by reducing the activity of cough center in the brain.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Solvin 2mg/10mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Solvin 2mg/10mg Tablet 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

Solvin 2mg/10mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Solvin 2mg/10mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Solvin 2mg/10mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Solvin 2mg/10mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

UNSAFE

Solvin 2mg/10mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Solvin Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Solvin 2mg/10mg Tablet, 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

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Solvin 2mg/10mg Tablet

₹5.7/Tablet

Solvin Cough Tablet

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₹8.24/tablet

45% costlier

Atminic Dca Tablet

Atopic Laboratories

₹3.26/tablet

43% cheaper

Cheston CS 2mg/10mg Tablet

Cipla Ltd

₹1.36/tablet

76% cheaper

Quick tips

Solvin 2mg/10mg Tablet helps relieve dry persistent cough.
Measure the syrup with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon.
Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
It may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Solvin 2mg/10mg Tablet as it can cause excessive drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if your cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.

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Patient concerns

Bad cough last 3 days. Voice almost gone now. Taking Solvin cold and Zifi 200

Dr. Vijay Verma

ENT

Continue the same along with steam inhalation and voice rest

Having extreme cough from 3 days. Had few medicines like lemolade, solvin and cipmox 500. Need a medicine in form of tablet not syrup for my cough.

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

KLOMOX capsule twice daily for 5 days

mild fever on head side cough and cold Dr priscripbed Asthalin,solvin cold,Hifen 100,meftagesic

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

Control fever with crocin or meftagesic and visit Please consult Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment. Your child may need antibiotics. It is mandatory for the customer to have a prescription for the prescription medicines he/she is procuring. Valid prescription cannot be given without diagnosis.

Cold & cough(lots) with mucus. Runny nose. No fever. For 3 days now. Tried Tixylix cough syrup & Solvin AF. No relief. Can i give this?

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

Dr need a diagnosis to suggest you medicine or give opinion. Diagnosis cannot be done without clinical examination of patient.There are many underlying causes of your symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of child.Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail.All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment. Your child may need antibiotics and/or other prescription drugs.

User feedback

Patients taking Solvin 2mg/10mg Tablet

Twice A Day

42%

Thrice A Day

35%

Once A Day

19%

Alternate Day

What are you using Solvin Tablet for?

Dry cough

69%

Others

31%

How much was the improvement?

Average

44%

Excellent

35%

Poor

21%

What were the side-effects while using Solvin 2mg/10mg Tablet?

Sleepiness

43%

No Side Effec*

29%

Upset stomach

29%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Solvin Tablet?

With or witho*

50%

With food

50%

*With or without food

Please rate Solvin 2mg/10mg Tablet on price

Expensive

38%

Average

33%

Not Expensive

29%

FAQs

Will Solvin 2mg/10mg Tablet be more effective if taken in more than recommended dose?

No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having some serious side effects and toxicity. If you experience increased severity of your symptoms, that are not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.

Can I breastfeed while taking Solvin 2mg/10mg Tablet?

No, it is not advisable to breastfeed while using Solvin 2mg/10mg Tablet. This medicine contains Chlorpheniramine, an antihistamine, which can pass into the breast milk and may harm the baby. Inform your doctor that you are breastfeeding if you are advised to take this medicine.

Can the use of Solvin 2mg/10mg Tablet cause sleepiness or drowsiness?

Yes, Solvin 2mg/10mg Tablet Hydrobromide may make you feel drowsy or sleepy. Avoiding driving car, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities until you know how the medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you experience such episode while you are taking this medicine.

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