Brand Name : COSTUS-D JUNIOR COUGH SYP
Composition : Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide IP 5 mg, Chlorpheniramine Maleate IP 1 mg & Phenylephrine Hydrochloride IP 2.5 mg
Packing : 100ML
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Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Chlorpheniramine Maleate & Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Cough Syrup - Costus-D Junior Cough Syrup is made of the drugs named Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride that are used to treat the common cold and dry cough. Coughing is the natural process of the body to remove irritants such as allergens, mucus, and smoke from the airways and prevent infections. This medicine helps by blocking the action of histamine, which is a substance that causes allergic reactions. It reduces the stuffy nose and provides relief from the dry cough.
Uses of the Costus-D Junior Cough Syrup
Costus-D Junior Cough Syrup is a combination medicine made with three drugs Chlorpheniramine maleate, Phenylephrine hydrochloride, and Dextromethorphan hydrobromide that belong to the drug class of cough and cold preparations and are used to treat dry cough.
- Chlorpheniramine maleate helps by stopping histamine, which is what causes allergies, from working. It helps ease allergy symptoms like sneezing, a runny nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, stuffiness, or tightness.
- Phenylephrine hydrochloride is a medicine that helps clear a stuffy nose by making the blood vessels in the nose smaller.
- Dextromethorphan hydrobromide helps stop coughing by blocking signals from the brain that tell the muscles to cough.
Precaution to use for Costus-D Junior Cough Syrup
- Do not take Chlorpheniramine maleate, Phenylephrine hydrochloride, and Dextromethorphan hydrobromide cough syrup if you are allergic to any of the components.
- If you have glaucoma, urinary problems, an enlarged prostate, phenylketonuria, or a cough with mucus caused by asthma or smoking, then consult with your doctor first.
- It is strictly advisable to talk to your doctor before taking Chlorpheniramine maleate, Phenylephrine hydrochloride, and Dextromethorphan hydrobromide cough syrup if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- If the patient is about to undergo any medical tests or surgery, they should inform your doctor that you are taking Chlorpheniramine maleate, Phenylephrine hydrochloride, and Dextromethorphan hydrobromide cough syrup
Directions to use for Costus-D Junior Cough Syrup
You can take Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Chlorpheniramine Maleate & Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Cough Syrup with or without food, as your doctor recommends. The amount of medicine you get will depend on your health and how well you react to it. Continue taking this medicine as long as your doctor says to. If you stop your treatment too soon, your symptoms could return and your condition might get worse. Tell your healthcare team about all the other medicines you are taking because some of them may change how this medicine works or be changed by it.
Possible Side Effects of Costus-D Junior Cough Syrup
Here are the common side effects of the Chlorpheniramine maleate, Phenylephrine hydrochloride, and Dextromethorphan hydrobromide Cough Syrup:
- Dry mouth, throat or nose
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Headache
- Constipation
- Restlessness or excitation
- Loss of appetite
Frequently Asked Questions Q: Is Costus-D Junior applicable in children due to seasonal allergies as a cough medication? Yes, used properly under medical advice, it assists in relieving allergy-associated dry cough as well as decreasing histamine, nasal congestion, and irritation of the throat.
Q: What is the impact of this syrup on the sleep cycle of a child under treatment? Chlorpheniramine can also produce mild drowsiness in a few children, but this will only temporarily change the sleep pattern, although this normally subsides as the body adapts.
Q: Can Costus-D Junior be used long-term when one is having a recurrence of a cold? It is given temporarily to help relieve symptoms; symptoms upon repetition or prolonged analysis should be considered by the doctor to determine their underlying reasons.
Q: Is it possible to administer this cough syrup suggested with antibiotics or antipyretics? Usually, no, still, it is better to always inform the pediatrician about all current medications to prevent possible interactions or overlap.
Q: Is Costus-D Junior suppressive of productive cough with mucus? No, it is produced primarily for the dry cough; coughs that contain mucus must be treated and evaluated by a physician differently.
Q: What changes to behaviours should the parents pay attention to when taking this syrup? Other children can have problems with being restless or slightly irritated; this should be observed so that anomalous symptoms are noted on time.
Q: Is this dosage safe in children with mild respiratory hypersensitivity? It should be taken under the watch of a specialist because children with asthma or in case of chronic respiratory disorders are not to have it without consulting a doctor, and to be sure that the dose is right.
Q: What are the quality standards of such pediatric formulations at Human Biolife? Human Biolife emphasizes quality-controlled production, standardised ingredients, and safety-based formulations in compliance with the needs of pediatric care.
