Xl Plus Cough Syrup
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Product introduction
Xl Plus Cough Syrup is a medicine used in the treatment of the common cold and cough. It can provide quick relief from cough and common cold symptoms like runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and congestion or stuffiness.
Xl Plus Cough 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.
Common side effects of this medicine include headache, sedation, double vision, vomiting, diarrhea, dry mouth, and nausea. 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 worsen your sleepiness.
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 Xl Plus Syrup
Benefits of Xl Plus Syrup
In Treatment of Dry cough
A dry cough, also known as a 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 by cold, flu, allergies, or throat irritants. Xl Plus Cough Syrup 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 can provide quick relief, and the effects can last up to several hours.
In Treatment of Common cold
Xl Plus Cough Syrup effectively relieves symptoms associated with the common cold, such as a blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. It helps loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. It also shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours. These actions make breathing easier. Xl Plus Cough Syrup usually starts working within a few minutes, and the effects can last up to several hours.
Side effects of Xl Plus 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 Xl Plus
- Double vision
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Dryness in mouth
- Nervousness
- Headache
- Nausea
- Heartburn
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Hallucination
- Convulsion
- Sedation
How to use Xl Plus 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. Xl Plus Cough Syrup may be taken with or without food.
How Xl Plus Syrup works
Xl Plus Cough Syrup is a combination of three medicines: Phenylephrine, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that narrows the small blood vessels, providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose. Chlorpheniramine Maleate is an antiallergic that relieves allergy symptoms like a runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is a cough suppressant that relieves cough by reducing the activity of the cough center in the brain.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Xl Plus Cough Syrup may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Xl Plus Cough Syrup during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Xl Plus Cough Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Xl Plus Cough Syrup may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Xl Plus Cough Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CAUTION
Xl Plus Cough Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
What if you forget to take Xl Plus Syrup?
If you miss a dose of Xl Plus Cough 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
- Xl Plus Cough Syrup helps in the treatment of dry cough and other common cold symptoms.
- It is usually taken only for a short time until the symptoms clear up.
- 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.
- Stop taking this medicine 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.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Patient concerns
FAQs
Can the use of Xl Plus Cough Syrup cause sleepiness or drowsiness?
Yes, Xl Plus Cough Syrup may make you feel drowsy or may cause you to fall asleep during your daily activities. Avoid driving a car, operating machinery, working at heights, or participating in potentially dangerous activities at the beginning of your treatment until you know how the medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you experience such episodes while taking this medicine.
Will Xl Plus Cough Syrup be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?
No, taking a higher dose than the recommended dose may not be more effective; 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 Xl Plus Cough Syrup?
No, it is not advisable to breastfeed while using Xl Plus Cough Syrup. 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.
What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Xl Plus Cough Syrup?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children, or other people.
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Marketer details
Name: DWD Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Dalamal House, 4th Floor, J. B. Road, Nariman Point, Mumbai – 400 021
Country of origin: India
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