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Respifresh-D Capsule

Manufactured bySMART LABORATORIES PVT LTD
ContainsChlorpheniramine (2 mg) + Dextromethorphan (10 mg) + Phenylephrine (5 mg)
Description
Respifresh-D Capsule is a combination of Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan and Phenylephrine. It is used to treat dry cough associated with the common cold. It also treats the symptoms of allergic reactions of the respiratory system such as sneezing, runny nose, stuffy nose, watery eyes, throat irritation and chest congestion. Respifresh-D Capsule show some common side effects like headache, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting. This medicine may also cause sleepiness or dizziness. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines if you feel sleepy or dizzy while taking this medicine. Avoid alcohol consumption during the therapy as it may alleviate sleepiness or dizziness. Avoid taking this medicine if you are allergic to it. Respifresh-D Capsule can be taken with or without food. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop the treatment early, your symptoms may come back, and your condition may worsen. Respifresh-D Capsule may interact with other medicines. To ensure it is safe for you, share your entire medical problems and information about medicines used with your doctor before taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Respifresh-D Capsule

  • Confusion
  • Constipation
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Headache
  • Nausea or Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
  • Blurred or double vision
  • Dry mouth
  • Jaundice
  • Heart rhythm disorders
  • Visual disturbances
  • Sleeplessness
  • Increase in the blood pressure
  • Nasal irritation
  • Difficult or painful urination

Uses of Respifresh-D Capsule

What is it prescribed for?

  • Dry Cough
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time taken by Respifresh-D Capsule to show its effect is not known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The duration for which Respifresh-D Capsule remains active in your body is not known.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while taking Respifresh-D Capsule as it may increase the risk of side effects like confusion, dizziness, and impaired judgment. Avoid performing activities that need high mental alertness like driving vehicles or operate machines if alcohol and this medicine are used together.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    Respifresh-D Capsule has no habit forming tendency.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Respifresh-D Capsule is not recommended to use in pregnancy as it may affect your foetus.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    It is not known whether Respifresh-D Capsule pass into the breastmilk or not. However, it is always better to consult your doctor before initiating the treatment with this medicine while breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid taking Respifresh-D Capsule if you are allergic to it. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness and breathing difficulties, etc.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Respifresh-D Capsule is not recommended for use if you have benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlargement of the prostate gland that is present below the urinary bladder in men) as it may worsen the condition.

Hypertension

Respifresh-D Capsule is not recommended for use if you have severe hypertension (increased blood pressure) as it may increase the blood pressure and worsen the medical condition.

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI)

Respifresh-D Capsule is not recommended for use in those who have stopped taking MAOI (medicines used to treat depression) not more than 2 weeks before taking this. Respifresh-D Capsule may cause a severe increase in blood pressure in such a case and may lead to organ damage.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Respifresh-D Capsule is not recommended to use in pregnancy as it may affect your foetus.

Breast-feeding

It is not known whether Respifresh-D Capsule pass into the breastmilk or not. However, it is always better to consult your doctor before initiating the treatment with this medicine while breastfeeding.
General warnings

Emphysema

Emphysema is the damage of the lung tissues, especially alveoli (air sacs of lungs). Respifresh-D Capsule should be used with caution as it may worsen your condition.

Chronic bronchitis

Bronchitis is the swelling of the air pathway of the lungs associated with excessive secretion of mucus. This leads to narrowing or blockage of the air pathway. Respifresh-D Capsule should be used with caution as it may worsen your condition.

Epilepsy

Respifresh-D Capsule should be used with caution if you have epilepsy since it increases the risk of seizures.

Driving or Operating machinery

Use of Respifresh-D Capsule may cause blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, etc. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving vehicles or operating machines if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Use in Children

Respifresh-D Capsule should be used with caution in children below 12 years and only under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional.

Missed Dose

If you missed a Respifresh-D Capsule dose, make sure that you remember to take your next dose when it is due. Do not take two doses together to make up for a forgotten dose.

Overdose

Never take Respifresh-D Capsule more than the prescribed dose. If you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of this medicine, go to the emergency department of your local hospital.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while taking Respifresh-D Capsule as it may increase the risk of side effects like confusion, dizziness, and impaired judgment. Avoid performing activities that need high mental alertness like driving vehicles or operate machines if alcohol and this medicine are used together.
Interaction with Medicine

Escitalopram

Linezolid

Metoclopramide

Antidiabetic drugs

Antidepressants

Beta blockers

Disease interactions

Psychiatric Conditions

Respifresh-D Capsule should be used with caution if you have psychiatric conditions as it may alleviate the psychiatric symptoms.

Gastrointestinal blockage

Respifresh-D Capsule should be used with caution if you have gastrointestinal blockage as it may worsen your medical condition.

Glaucoma

Respifresh-D Capsule should be used with caution if you have glaucoma (a condition where the pressure in the eyeballs is abnormally high that can damage the optic nerve and lead to eventual loss of vision) as it may worsen your condition.

Asthma

Respifresh-D Capsule should be used with caution as it may increase the risk of respiratory tract blockage.

Cardiovascular disease

Respifresh-D Capsule should be used with caution if you have any heart problem as it may increase the risk of the irregular heartbeat.

Diabetes

Respifresh-D Capsule should be used with caution if you have diabetes as it may alter the blood sugar levels.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Respifresh-D Capsule can be taken with or without food. It is usually taken only for a short time until the symptoms clear up. Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication. Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor if your cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, a rash or a persistent headache. Do not crush, break or chew the capsule in your mouth.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Causes sleepiness

How it works
Respifresh-D Capsule is a combination of Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan and Phenylephrine. Chlorpheniramine blocks the action of certain substances produced by the body which induce allergic reactions. Dextromethorphan blocks the signals from the brain that trigger the cough reflex and thus it helps in suppressing the cough. Phenylephrine acts by reducing the swelling of the blood vessels in the nasal passages, making it easier to breathe. Thus, this combination is better effective for treating symptoms caused by various conditions such as a common cold, sinusitis, rhinitis, etc.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Upper respiratory combinations

Schedule

Schedule H

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