Codylex DMR Tablet

About this Medicine

Codylex DMR Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of common cold symptoms. It provides relief from runny nose, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation. Codylex DMR 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.Common side effects like nausea, headache, dizziness, and difficulty in sleeping may occur with this medicine. 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.Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

How it Works

Codylex DMR Tablet is a combination of four medicines: Paracetamol, Pseudoephedrine, Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) antipyretic (fever reducer). It relieves fever and headache associated with common cold. Pseudoephedrine is a nasal decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels to provide relief from stuffiness in the nose. Chlorpheniramine Maleate is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is a cough suppressant that relieves cough by reducing the activity of cough centre in the brain.

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Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: RESPIRATORY

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