About Astus DX Products
Uses of Astus DX Products
Phenylephrine+Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is used in the treatment of common cold and dry cough.
Astus DX Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Astus DX are Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Vomiting, Headache, Nausea, Sedation, Double vision, Diarrhea, Dryness in mouth, Nervousness, Decreased appetite, Heartburn, Dizziness, Weakness, Discomfort when urinating, Polyuria, Urinary retention, Hallucination, Convulsion.
How Astus DX Products work
Phenylephrine + Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is a combination of three medicines: Phenylephrine + Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide1, Phenylephrine + Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide2 and Phenylephrine + Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide3, which relieves dry cough.
Patient Concerns about Astus DX Products
Frequently asked questions about Astus DX Products
Frequently asked questions about Astus DX Products
Q. Can the use of Astus DX Expectorant cause sleepiness or drowsiness?
Yes, Astus DX Expectorant 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.
Q. Will Astus DX Expectorant 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.
Q. Can I breastfeed while taking Astus DX Expectorant?
No, it is not advisable to breastfeed while using Astus DX Expectorant. 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.
Q. What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Astus DX Expectorant?
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 and other people.