Codistar Dc Strip Of 10 Tablets

Codistar Dc Tablet is a medicine that contains three ingredients: chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine. Each of these ingredients helps treat symptoms caused by colds or allergies. Chlorpheniramine helps reduce allergic reactions, dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant, and phenylephrine works as a decongestant to clear a blocked nose.

This medicine is commonly used to provide temporary relief from symptoms such as cough, throat irritation, sneezing, and a stuffy nose. These symptoms are often caused by the common cold or an allergic reaction. Codistar Dc Tablet helps you feel more comfortable while your body recovers naturally.

It works by acting on different parts of your body. The anti-allergic component reduces sneezing and runny nose. The cough suppressant calms the urge to cough, and the decongestant reduces swelling in the nasal passages, making it easier to breathe through your nose.

While taking Codistar Dc Tablet, you might feel sleepy or dizzy. Because of this, it’s best to avoid driving or using heavy machines until you know how the medicine affects you. Everyone reacts differently, so use caution until you’re sure it’s safe.

Always take Codistar Dc Tablet exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has advised. Do not take more than the recommended dose, and let your healthcare provider know if your symptoms don’t improve or if you experience any side effects.

Dosage

Overdose

Symptoms of an overdose of the Codistar Dc Tablet can be agitation, confusion, fits, drowsiness, fusing and twitching of muscles. If you think you have taken too much of the Codistar Dc Tablet contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed a dose of this Tablet, take the next dose as soon as you remember. Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Codistar Dc Tablet works by coaction of its three components. It has anti-allergic, cough suppressant and decongestant properties.
• Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It acts on a certain part of the cough centre or brain and reduces the cough.
• Phenylephrine is a nasal decongestant. It works by reducing the swelling of blood vessels of nasal passage by constricting the blood vessels and thereby relieves nasal congestion or blockage.
• Chlorpheniramine is an anti-allergic agent. It helps in relieving symptoms of allergy. It works by blocking the release of certain natural substance histamine, which is responsible for allergic symptoms. Histamine is produced when the body detects any foreign substance.

Directions for Use

Take the Codistar Dc Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Use a measuring spoon or cup for exact quantities. Do not consume the Codistar Dc Tablet directly from the bottle.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take the Codistar Dc Tablet during pregnancy?

Pregnant women should avoid taking this medication as there is no safety information available on the use of the Codistar Dc Tablet in pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

Can I take the Codistar Dc Tablet while breastfeeding?

Codistar Dc Tablet should not be used by breastfeeding women as components of this medication may pass into the breastmilk and can harm the breastfed baby.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed the Codistar Dc Tablet?

You may feel dizzy or drowsy after taking this medication. It's better not to drive or operate any machinery if you experience such symptoms.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with the Codistar Dc Tablet?

Alcohol consumption, along with the medication, can make you feel more dizzy and drowsy. It is advisable to limit or avoid alcoholic beverages during the treatment and discuss it with your doctor if you drink too often.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You are suffering from asthma or airway infection or disorder or wet cough.
• You have a blockage in the stomach or intestine or any part of your digestive tract.
• You have any type of heart disorder, blockage, high blood pressure or irregular heartbeats.
• You have liver or kidney disease or ulcers in the stomach or intestine.
• You are suffering from an eye disorder called glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye).
• You have an enlarged prostate gland (BPH) or experience difficulty in urination.
• You have a thyroid-related disorder or a tumour in the adrenal gland.

Contraindications

• If you have known allergy to chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan and phenylephrine or any other ingredient of this Tablet.
• If you have high blood pressure, heart-related disorders such as incidences of heart attack and blockage.
• If you have serious airway related infection or asthma (this medicine should not be used for relieving cough due to asthma attacks).
• If you are taking medicines to treat brain-related disorders.
• If you are suffering from a urinary retention problem or an eye disorder called glaucoma.
• This Tablet is not meant to be used in children and breastfeeding women.

Side effects

• Itching
• Rashes
• Nausea
• Blurred vision
• Dry mouth
• Constipation
• Stomach pain

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Codistar Dc Tablet should not be consumed with or at least after 2 weeks of consumption of certain medicines used for the treatment of brain-related disorders such as isocarboxazid, phenelzine, selegiline, etc.
• Medicines used to treat infections (antibiotics) like linezolid and medicine used to relax the muscles like oxazepam and baclofen should not be taken along with the Codistar Dc Tablet.
• Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines, herbal preparations and supplements to avoid any interaction.

Storage and disposal

• Store the Tablet at room temperature.
• Keep it away from light and moisture.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What precautions do I need to take while taking the Codistar Dc Tablet?

Codistar Dc Tablet may contain sugar or alcohol as addictive. It is advised to inform about your health condition to the doctor if you are suffering from diabetes, dependency on alcohol or suffering from liver disease.

Does Codistar Dc Tablet contain steroids?

No, it does not contain any steroidal component.

What is the Codistar Dc Tablet used for?

Codistar Dc Tablet is used for temporary relief from cough and allergic symptoms such as sneezing, watery eyes, nasal blockage due to an allergy or cold.