FAQs About HISTOLIN DX SYRUP

Q: What HISTOLIN DX SYRUP is used?

A: HISTOLIN DX SYRUP is used to relieve cough due to throat or bronchial irritation, sneezing and running nose caused by cold, dry cough, allergic cough, post-operative cough, smokers cough, and night-time cough. It is also used to manage hay fever or upper respiratory allergies such as sneezing, runny nose, itchy, watery eyes, and itching of the nose and throat. Contact your doctor before taking.

Q: How does HISTOLIN DX SYRUP work?

A: HISTOLIN DX SYRUP helps to manage cough, where chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that works by blocking the histamine H1 receptor and managing the release of histamine (which normally produces symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose), and dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that relieves cough by acting on the cough center in the brain. Together, they relieve coughs effectively.

Q: What are the possible side effects of taking HISTOLIN DX SYRUP?

A: The most common side effects of this medicine are sedation, somnolence, disturbance in attention, abnormal coordination, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, abdominal discomfort, and fatigue. Contact your physician if any of the symptoms worsen.

Q: Does HISTOLIN DX SYRUP cause sleepiness?

A: Yes. HISTOLIN DX SYRUP causes sleepiness. Try to rest and relax. Get enough sleep. Avoid driving or operating any machines while you are feeling sleepy. Do not consume alcohol, as it can aggravate your sleepiness. Contact your doctor if your sleepiness does not improve.

Q: What if I forget to take a dose of HISTOLIN DX SYRUP?

A: If you forget to take a dose of HISTOLIN DX SYRUP, take it as soon as you remember. However, omit the missed dose if it is almost time for the next one. Do not take the medicine twice to make up for the forgotten dose.

Q: Can I stop taking HISTOLIN DX SYRUP?

A: Continue taking HISTOLIN DX SYRUP until your doctor tells you to stop, unless you experience any unwanted effects, a worsening of your condition, or any new symptoms. Consult your doctor immediately for advice.

Q: Is HISTOLIN DX SYRUP safe?

A: HISTOLIN DX SYRUP is considered safe at doses prescribed by the physician. However, it may cause a few side effects, such as headaches, dizziness, abdominal discomfort, and fatigue, in some individuals. Contact your doctor if they bother you.

Q: Can I consume alcohol while taking HISTOLIN DX SYRUP?

A: Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking HISTOLIN DX SYRUP, as it may increase the risk of side effects.

Q: Is HISTOLIN DX SYRUP safe during pregnancy?

A: HISTOLIN DX SYRUP is generally not recommended for use in pregnancy. Contact your doctor before taking it.

Q: What precautions must be taken while using HISTOLIN DX SYRUP?

A: Before taking HISTOLIN DX SYRUP, inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney, lung, heart disease, hypertension, epilepsy, glaucoma, urinary retention, prostatic enlargement, pyloroduodenal obstruction, thyrotoxicosis, and diabetes.

Q: Who should not use HISTOLIN DX SYRUP?

A: HISTOLIN DX SYRUP is not recommended for use in patients with or at risk of developing respiratory failure (Ex. chronic obstructive airways disease, pneumonia, or an exacerbation of asthma), confusion, or rare hereditary problems like fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption, and sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency. Contact your doctor before taking it.