ZEDEX P 4MG/5MG/5MG/2.5MG SYP

Overview

ZEDEX P 4MG/5MG/5MG/2.5MG SYP is a Schedule H drug.

ZEDEX P 4MG/5MG/5MG/2.5MG SYP is composed of: DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (5.0 MG), PHENYLEPHRINE (5.0 MG), BROMHEXINE (4.0 MG), MENTHOL (2.5 MG)

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.
Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose). Phenylephrine is used to treat nasal and sinus congestion or congestion of the tubes that drain fluid from your inner ears called the eustachian (yoo-STAY-shun) tubes.


Usage

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE is generally used to treat: Runny Nose And Dry Cough
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE can address symptoms like: Cough

PHENYLEPHRINE can address symptoms like: Nasal Congestion



Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

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

Precautions


  • 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. 

Do not give phenylephrine containing products to children younger than 4 years of age. It may cause serious side effects or cause of death in children. Do not use this medication for longer duration, it may cause rebound congestion in prolonged or excessive use of nasal or eye drops. Caution should be exercised in patients with history of severe increase in thyroid hormone, severe heart disease, diabetes, prostate enlargement, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Symptoms of Overdosage

DEXTROMETHORPHAN 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

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE : Confusion, Constipation, Dizziness, Head Headache, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Pain
PHENYLEPHRINE : Hives, Skin Rash, Blood Pressure, High, Body Itching, Irregular Heartbeat, Difficulty Sleeping, Eyes Blurred Vision, Chest Discomfort, Wheezing, Shortness Of Breath, Nervousness, Head Headache, Restless Or Irritability, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Technical Classification

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE is categorized as: ANTITUSSIVES / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
PHENYLEPHRINE is categorized as:
  • DECONGESTANTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
  • VASOPRESSORS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Available Alternatives

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ADICOFF SYPINR 90.32 for 100 ML SYRUPTERBUTALINE , GUAIFENESIN , BROMHEXINE , MENTHOL
ALERNYL B SYP 4MG/100MG/1MG/2MGINR 40 for 60 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG, MENTHOL 1.0 MG
ALKOF PLUS 2MG/50MG/0.5MG/1.25MG SYPINR 21 for 60 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 2.0 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG, MENTHOL 0.5 MG
ANCORIL SYPINR 24 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG, MENTHOL 1.0 MG
ASCORIL EXPT SYRINR 83 for 100ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 50 MG, BROMHEXINE 2 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG, MENTHOL 0.5 MG
ASMARIL SYPINR 67.31 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 2.0 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG, MENTHOL 0.5 MG
ASTHAKIND SYPUPINR 46.1 for 200 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 2.0 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG, MENTHOL 0.5 MG
BRO-ZEDEX SYPINR 82 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, MENTHOL 2.5 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG
BROMAX SYPINR 120.37 for 100 ML SYRUPAMMONIUM CHLORIDE 50.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, MENTHOL 2.5 MG
BUTABROM SYPINR 45 for 100 ML SYRUPTERBUTALINE 125.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, MENTHOL 2.5 MG
C S PLUS SYPINR 27.82 for 100 ML SYRUPAMMONIUM CHLORIDE 100.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG, MENTHOL 1.0 MG
CHEMIDREX E SYPINR 39.52 for 100 ML SYRUPBROMHEXINE 400.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, MENTHOL 2.5 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG
CITIKOF X SYPINR 57.2 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 2.0 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG, MENTHOL 0.5 MG
CODEX SYPINR 38.7 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 50 MG, BROMHEXINE 4 MG, MENTHOL 1 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1 MG
COFDEX SYPINR 69.5 for 100 ML SYRUPAMMONIUM CHLORIDE 50.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, MENTHOL 2.5 MG
COFDEX SYRINR 70 for 100 ML SYRUPAMMONIA 50 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5 MG, BROMHEXINE 4 MG, MENTHOL 2.5 MG
COFHEAL SYPINR 69.5 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 2.0 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG, MENTHOL 0.5 MG
CRF X SYPINR 69 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 10 MG/ML, MENTHOL 0.5 MG/ML, BROMHEXINE 0.8 MG/ML, TERBUTALINE 0.25 MG/ML
CUFMINT SYPINR 43.27 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 10 MG/ML, BROMHEXINE 0.4 MG/ML, TERBUTALINE 0.25 MG/ML, MENTHOL 0.1 MG/ML
CUFRID SYPINR 19.25 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG, MENTHOL 0.5 MG
DYLASOL T SYPINR 62 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 2.0 MG, MENTHOL 1.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL
EXIPLON BR SYPINR 50.5 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 2.0 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG, MENTHOL 0.5 MG
LARYNEX SYPINR 42.9 for 100 ML SYRUPAMMONIUM CHLORIDE 50.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, MENTHOL 2.5 MG
MACBERRY SYPINR 75 for 100 ML SYRUPAMMONIUM CHLORIDE 50 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5 MG, BROMHEXINE 4 MG, MENTHOL 0.5 MG/ML
MEGARIL SYPINR 50.9 for 100 ML EXPECTORANTGUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 2.0 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG, MENTHOL 0.5 MG
MUCOMELT XP SYPINR 59 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, MENTHOL 5.0 MG, TERBUTALINE 2.5 MG
MUCORID SYPINR 62.37 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 10 MG/ML, MENTHOL 0.2 MG/ML, BROMHEXINE 0.4 MG/ML, TERBUTALINE 0.25 MG/ML
NEW EASCOF SYPINR 42.86 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG, MENTHOL 1.0 MG
OKARIL SYPINR 70 for 100 ML EXPECTORANTGUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 2.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG, MENTHOL 1.0 MG
PEDEX S SYPINR 41.98 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 2.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1.0 MG, MENTHOL 0.5 MG
PRODYL X SYPINR 49.01 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, MENTHOL 2.5 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG
PULMO REST S SYPINR 44.8 for 100 ML EXPECTORANTGUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 2.0 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG, MENTHOL 0.5 MG
REX SYPINR 40 for 60 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, MENTHOL 5.0 MG, TERBUTALINE 2.5 MG
SERVIL JUNIOR SYPINR 60 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 25.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 2.0 MG, MENTHOL 1.0 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG
SOTHREX BR SYPINR 58 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, MENTHOL 5.0 MG, TERBUTALINE 2.5 MG
SOTHREX JUNIOR SYPINR 18.68 for 50 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 25.0 MG, MENTHOL 0.1 MG/ML, TERBUTALINE 0.25 MG/ML, BROMHEXINE 0.4 MG/ML
SWIDEX SYPINR 18.61 for 100 ML SYRUPAMMONIUM CHLORIDE 100.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, MENTHOL 5.0 MG
SYNABRON SYPINR 42 for 100 ML EXPECTORANTGUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG, MENTHOL 0.5 MG
TERFEN SYPINR 50 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, MENTHOL 2.5 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG
TERPECT SYPINR 45 for 60 ML EXPECTORANTGUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, MENTHOL 2.5 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG
TERPHYLATE SYRINR 42 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 100 MG, BROMHEXINE 8 MG, TERBUTALINE 2.5 MG, MENTHOL 0.5 MG/ML
TORDEX SYPINR 63 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.0 MG, MENTHOL 1.0 MG
TOREX BR SYPINR 17.25 for 60 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, MENTHOL 5.0 MG, TERBUTALINE 2.5 MG
TOSCOF SYPINR 58 for 100 ML EXPECTORANTAMMONIUM CHLORIDE 100.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, TERBUTALINE 2.5 MG, MENTHOL 1.5 MG
TUS AWAY SYPINR 65 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, MENTHOL 2.5 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG
TUSPEL PLUS EXPINR 45.5 for 100 ML SYRUPAMMONIUM CHLORIDE 50 MG, BROMHEXINE 4 MG, TERBUTALINE 1.25 MG, MENTHOL 0.15 MG/ML
TUSSBERRY X SYPINR 57.91 for 100 ML SYRUPTERBUTALINE , MENTHOL , GUAIFENESIN , BROMHEXINE
TUSSNIL D SOLNINR 34 for 50 ML SOLUTIONDEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG, MENTHOL 1.5 MG
TUSSNIL D SYPINR 60 for 100 ML SYRUPDEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG, MENTHOL 1.5 MG
TUXIRIL SYPINR 62 for 100 ML SYRUPPHENYLPROPANOLAMINE 12.5 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, MENTHOL 2.5 MG
VISCODYNE-S SYRINR 30.35 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 100 MG, BROMHEXINE 4 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2 MG, MENTHOL 0.1 MG/ML
ZEDEX 50MG/4MG/5MG/2.5MG SYPINR 90.5 for 100 ML SYRUPAMMONIUM CHLORIDE 50.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, MENTHOL 2.5 MG
ZEDEX P 4MG/5MG/5MG/2.5MG SYPINR 57 for 60 ML SYRUPPHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, MENTHOL 2.5 MG
ZEDEX P COLD 4MG/5MG/5MG/2.5MG SYPINR 41.5 for 60 ML SYRUPPHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, MENTHOL 2.5 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ASCODEX PLUS SYPINR 43.52 for 100 ML SYRUPAMMONIUM CHLORIDE 100.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, DIPHENHYDRAMINE 8.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, MENTHOL 1.0 MG
PRODYL SYPINR 49.9 for 100 ML EXPECTORANTAMMONIUM CHLORIDE 100.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, DIPHENHYDRAMINE 8.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, MENTHOL 1.0 MG
ZEECOF SYPINR 36 for 100 ML EXPECTORANTAMMONIUM CHLORIDE 100.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, DIPHENHYDRAMINE 8.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, MENTHOL 1.0 MG
ZEET SYPINR 70.75 for 100 ML EXPECTORANTAMMONIUM CHLORIDE 20 MG/ML, GUAIFENESIN 10 MG/ML, DIPHENHYDRAMINE 1.6 MG/ML, BROMHEXINE 0.8 MG/ML, MENTHOL 0.2 MG/ML