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Chericof Suspension is used for temporary relief from cough due to throat irritation, sneezing & running nose. It is a combination of medicine containing chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan as its active ingredients. Chlorpheniramine is an antiallergic medicine whereas dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant.

You should avoid taking the Chericof Suspension with other medicines used to treat your psychiatric illness, as it may worsen your condition. It should be taken as directed by the doctor and in doses and duration as prescribed.

Dosage

Overdose

Overdose of Chericof Suspension may cause severe drowsiness, dizziness, fast or irregular heartbeats, confusion, hallucination, nervousness, seizures, fits and difficulty in releasing urine. If you experience any of the symptoms or think you have taken an excessive quantity of this Suspension, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

Missing a dose of Chericof Suspension may reduce the effectiveness of the treatment. If you missed any dose of medicine, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Natural substances like Histamine released in our body are responsible for allergies such as sneezing or runny nose
• Chlorpheniramine blocks the effect of these substances and provides relief in symptoms of a common cold
• There are specific areas in the brain (cough centre) which when activated produces coughing. Dextromethorphan affects these areas and deactivates them, thus helps in relieving the coughing

Directions for Use

• Take Chericof Suspension as directed by the doctor.
• Shake well before the use and use a measuring cup or spoon for measurement.
• Do not take more than four doses in 24 hours.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Chericof Suspension during pregnancy?

There is limited information available on the safety of Chericof Suspension in human pregnancy. You should consult your doctor before using this cough Suspension during pregnancy or if you think you may be pregnant. This Suspension should be used only if it is needed and advantage overweighs the risk.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Chericof Suspension while breastfeeding?

There is no safety information about the effects of Chericof Suspension during breastfeeding. Thus, it is unknown if the components of Chericof Suspension pass into human milk. You should consult your doctor before using cough Suspension during breastfeeding.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Chericof Suspension?

Chericof Suspension produces blurring of vision and drowsiness as side effects. You should avoid driving if you do not feel well or are unable to stay alert.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Chericof Suspension?

Chericof Suspension may produce drowsiness or sleepiness as a side effect, so if you consume it along with alcohol, it may exaggerate the drowsiness or sleepiness. Thus, you should avoid consuming alcohol while on treatment with this cough Suspension.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have a cough for a long time with a lot of mucus (like asthma, emphysema or smoking).
• You have eye problems like glaucoma (increase pressure in the eye).
• You have difficulty in urination and a frequent urge to urinate (enlarged prostate).
• You have problems with your heart and liver.
• You have any breathing problems, high blood pressure and fits.
• In young children, this medicine may produce excitement instead of drowsiness. Be cautious while giving this Suspension to children.
• Older people should be cautious while using Chericof Suspension, as they are more prone to develop dizziness and urination difficulties with this Suspension.
• It is not recommended to use this Suspension in children below 2 years of age.

Contraindications

• In case you are allergic to chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan or any other components of this Suspension.
• If you are having or had medicines like sodium oxybate (used to prevent day time sleepiness)
• If you are taking or have taken monoamine oxidase inhibitors such as phenelzine, selegiline (used to treat mental illness or Parkinson's disease) at least two weeks before starting treatment woth this Suspension . In case you don't know whether your prescription includes such medicines, ask your doctor before taking Chericof Suspension.

Side effects

• Drowsiness
• Sleepiness
• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Upset stomach
• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Chericof Suspension should not be taken with a medicine called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) because it produces a condition called serotonin syndrome which is a condition that can occur rapidly due to a build-up of an excessive amount of serotonin in the body. In the case of serotonin syndrome, a person may experience high body temperature, high blood pressure, fast heart rate, excitability, tremor (shakiness), and sweating. In such a situation patients should rush to a nearby hospital.
• Chericof Suspension should be used cautiously with other medicines like Codeine, Hydrocodone (used for cough) that cause drowsiness. Alcohol, Marijuana, medicines to treat mental illness (Alprazolam, Lorazepam, Zolpidem, etc.), muscle-relaxing medicines ( Carisoprodol, Cyclobenzaprine), other antihistaminic medicines (Cetirizine, Diphenhydramine, etc.) should be consumed with caution.

Interactions with food items

Do not consume grapefruit juice or any other products which might have grapefruit juice.

Storage and disposal

• Store Chericof Suspension below 25°C in a clean and dry place.
• Please protect it from moisture, sunlight and heat.
• Keep the medicine away from children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I use Chericof Suspension along with other medicines used to treat my psychiatric illness?

No, you should not use Chericof Suspension if you are taking medicines for mental illness.

How long does it take for Chericof Suspension to show its action?

It can start showing its action approximately after 2 hours of consumption. However, it varies among individuals depending on their physiological nature.

Can I take Chericof Suspension if I have an eye problem?

Chericof Suspension contains chlorpheniramine, it increases the pressure in the eye and thus decreases the effectiveness of glaucoma medicines. So it is always advisable to talk to your doctor about your eye problem before using this Suspension.

How long do I need to take Chericof Suspension?

You should take Chericof Suspension in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take an excess dose as it may cause undesired effects. Inform your doctor if your symptoms do not ease or there is a relapse with headache, fever, and rash even after using the cough Suspension for 7 days.

Is it safe to use Chericof Suspension while breastfeeding?

Chericof Suspension should not be used during breastfeeding, as there is no sufficient data about whether the medicine passes through the breastmilk.