Manufacturer: Bennet Pharmaceuticals Limited
Salt Composition : Dexchlorpheniramine
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Cortiflam D Tablet should be taken with or without food. Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. In case, you missed any doses, take the next dose as soon as you remember it. However, you should never take a double dose.
Dexchlorpheniramine is an alkylamine, and first-generation histamine antagonist with anti-allergic activity. Dexchlorpheniramine competitively blocks H1 receptors, thereby preventing the actions of histamine on bronchial smooth muscle, capillaries and gastrointestinal (GI) smooth muscle.
Dexchlorpheniramine (trade name Polaramine) is an antihistamine with anticholinergic properties used to treat allergic conditions such as hay fever or urticaria. It is the pharmacologically active dextrorotatory isomer of chlorpheniramine.
Sleepiness
overactive thyroid gland.
increased pressure in the eye.
closed angle glaucoma.
high blood pressure.
stenosing peptic ulcer.
blockage of the urinary bladder.
enlarged prostate.
an inability to completely empty the bladder.
Cortiflam D Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Cortiflam D Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Cortiflam D Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Larger doses or prolonged use of Cortiflam D Tablet may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
Dexchlorpheniramine is an antihistamine used to relieve symptoms of allergy, hay fever, and the common cold. These symptoms may include rash, watery eyes, itchy eyes/nose/throat/skin, cough, runny nose, and sneezing
Amoxapine The metabolism of Amoxapine can be decreased when combined with Dexchlorpheniramine.
Amphetamine Amphetamine may decrease the sedative and stimulatory activities of Dexchlorpheniramine.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Cortiflam D Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Cortiflam D Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines
Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Cortiflam D Tablet, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
Cortiflam D Tablet should not be used in children less than 12 years of age.
Patients with other underlying medical conditions must consult their doctor before taking Cortiflam D Tablet.
Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine unless prescribed by a doctor.
Cortiflam D Tablet should not be taken by patients taking Monoamine oxidase inhibitors, such as isocarboxazid, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, etc.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cortiflam D Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
