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Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Dextromethorphan + Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) + Phenylpropanolamine

Uses

Phenylpropanolamine, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, and Paracetamol are used in the treatment of the common cold.

How it Works

How Phenylpropanolamine, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, and Paracetamol Work Phenylpropanolamine, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, and Paracetamol is a combination of four medicines that relieve common cold symptoms. Phenylpropanolamine is a decongestant that narrows small blood vessels, providing relief from nasal congestion or stuffiness. Chlorpheniramine Maleate is an antihistamine that alleviates allergy symptoms such as a runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is a cough suppressant that reduces the activity of the cough center in the brain, helping to relieve coughing. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer) that blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain responsible for pain and fever.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Phenylpropanolamine, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, and Paracetamol include nausea, upset stomach, high blood pressure, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), palpitations, sleepiness, and allergic reactions.