Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for RETHERMA CD SYP and its Constituents
- 6 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 7 Common Side-Effects
- 8 Serious Side-Effects
- 9 Rare Side-Effects
- 10 Disease Interactions
- 11 Technical Classification
- 12 Available Alternatives for RETHERMA CD SYP
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Overview
RETHERMA CD SYP is a Schedule H drug.RETHERMA CD SYP is composed of: AMBROXOL ( ), CETIRIZINE ( ), DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE ( )
This medication is a mucolytic agent, prescribed for various respiratory diseases such as emphysema with bronchitis pneumoconiosis, chronic inflammatory pulmonary conditions, tracheobronchitis (respiratory tract inflammation), bronchiectasis, bronchitis with bronchospasm asthma. Ambroxol is used for clear mucus from lungs.
Cetirizine is an anti histamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, Itching, watery eyes and runny nose. It is used to treat cold.
Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex. Dextromethorphan is used to treat a cough. Dextromethorphan will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema. Do not use it if you are using or have used an MAO inhibitor within the past 14 days of the treatment.
Usage
AMBROXOL is generally used to treat: Emphysema, Bronchitis, Pneumoconiosis, BronchiectasisCETIRIZINE is generally used to treat: Runny Nose And Dry Cough, Common Cold
CETIRIZINE can address symptoms like: Sneezing
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE is generally used to treat: Runny Nose And Dry Cough
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE can address symptoms like: Cough
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 4yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
How Do I Take It?
RETHERMA CD SYP is generally taken With Food.Precautions for RETHERMA CD SYP and its Constituents
Caution needed for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Avoid excess dosage.
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney and liver disease.
It may cause drowsiness, so don’t Drive while taking this medication.
- Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children.
- Do not use any other over-the-counter cough, cold, or allergy medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist.
- Dextromethorphan may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
- Dextromethorphan may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
- Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase some of the side effects of dextromethorphan. This medication can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
- Avoid taking diet pills, caffeine pills, or other stimulants (such as ADHD medications) without your doctor’s advice.
Symptoms of Overdosage
CETIRIZINE over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Restless Or IrritabilityDEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE over-dosage can result in: Eyes Blurred Vision, Confusion, Difficulty Urinating, Drowsiness, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomit, Difficulty Breathing, Restless Or Irritability, Nervousness
Common Side-Effects
AMBROXOL : Runny Nose, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Upset StomachCETIRIZINE : Dizziness, Diarrhoea, Abdominal Pain, Pharyngitis, Rhinitis, Insomnia, Chronic Fatigue Disorder, Head Headache
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE : Confusion, Constipation, Dizziness, Head Headache, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Pain
Serious Side-Effects
CETIRIZINE : Dyspepsia, Abdomen PainRare Side-Effects
CETIRIZINE : Paresthesia, Constipation, Flatulence, Tinnitus, Fever, Restless Or IrritabilityDisease Interactions
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE can interfere with: Depression, Psychosis, ParkinsonismTechnical Classification
AMBROXOL is categorized as: MUCOLYTICS / RESPIRATORY INHALANT PRODUCTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTSCETIRIZINE is categorized as: THIRD GENERATION CEPHALOSPORINS / CEPHALOSPORINS / ANTI-INFECTIVES
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE is categorized as: ANTITUSSIVES / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
Available Alternatives for RETHERMA CD SYP
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
ALTIME CF SYP | INR 38.27 for 60 ML SYRUP | AMBROXOL , CETIRIZINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE |
BITERLES PLUS SYP | INR 55 for 60 ML SYRUP | CETIRIZINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , AMBROXOL |
CETMET ACC TAB | INR 38.5 for 10 TABLETS | AMBROXOL , CETIRIZINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE |
CETMET TCF NA/NA/NA SYP | INR 42 for 60 ML SYRUP | AMBROXOL , CETIRIZINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE |
RETHERMA CD SYP | INR 38.41 for 60 ML SYRUP | AMBROXOL , CETIRIZINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
ALLERHIN D PLUS 15MG/10MG/5MG SYP | INR 39.6 for 60 ML SYRUP | AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
EXOTUS 15MG/2.5MG/10MG/50MG/5MG SYP | INR 73.13 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
TUNE TIME SYP | INR 52.37 for 60 ML SYRUP | AMBROXOL 3 MG/ML, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 2 MG/ML, CETIRIZINE 1 MG/ML |
TUSSIN DMR SYP | INR 49.5 for 50 ML SYRUP | PHENYLEPHRINE 1075.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 15.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |