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Guaifenesin+Dextromethorphan+Phenylephrine
How Guaifenesin+Dextromethorphan+Phenylephrine works
This is a combination of three medicines: Guaifenesin, dextromethorphan and phenylephrine which relieve cough and cold symptoms. Guaifenesin is an expectorant which decreases the stickiness of mucus (phlegm) and helps in its removal from the airways. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that relieves cough by reducing the activity of cough centre in the brain. Phenylephrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.
Side Effects
Nausea, Diarrhoea, Stomach pain, Vomiting, Stomach upset, Loss of appetite, Dizziness, Headache, Rash, Itching, Urticaria, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Usage
Guaifenesin+Dextromethorphan+Phenylephrine is used in the treatment of nasal congestion and dry cough.
