Esdecon CS Syrup

About this Medicine

Esdecon CS Syrup is a combination medicine used in the treatment of dry cough. It narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness. It also reduces the activity of the cough center in the brain. Esdecon CS 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.The most common side effects are nausea, stomach upset, insomnia, high blood pressure, and palpitations. 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.Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. Keep it out of reach of children. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

How it Works

Esdecon CS Syrup is a combination of two medicines: Phenylpropanolamine and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide.\tPhenylpropanolamine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose. Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is a cough suppressant that relieves cough by reducing the activity of cough centre in the brain.

Key Facts

Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: RESPIRATORY

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