Description
About XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup
XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup is used to treat dry cough. Coughing (dry or productive) is the body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. There are two types of coughs: dry cough and chesty cough. A dry cough is tickly and doesn’t produce any vicious or thick mucus, while a chesty cough (wet cough) means mucous or sputum is produced to help clear the airways.
XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup is a combination of three drugs: Chlorpheniramine maleate (antihistamine), Phenylephrine hydrochloride (decongestant), and Dextromethorphan hydrobromide (cough suppressant). Chlorpheniramine maleate works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. Phenylephrine hydrochloride helps in shrinking the blood vessels located in the nasal passage, thereby reducing the stuffy nose. Dextromethorphan hydrobromide works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Together, it helps to provide relief from dry cough.
Take XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you need to take XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup based on your medical condition. Some people may experience dry mouth, throat, or nose, drowsiness, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, restlessness, or excitation. Most of these side effects of XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup . If you are about to undergo any medical tests or surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup . Avoid using XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup if you have taken monoamine oxidase inhibitors in the past 14 days. If you have glaucoma, urinary problems, enlarged prostate, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), cough with mucus or cough caused by asthma, smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), inform your doctor before taking XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup .
Uses of XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup
Medicinal Benefits
XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup is a combination of three drugs: Chlorpheniramine maleate, Phenylephrine hydrochloride, and Dextromethorphan hydrobromide. XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup is a combination medicine belonging to a class of drugs called ‘cough and cold preparations’ primarily used to treat dry cough. Chlorpheniramine maleate works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps provide relief from allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, congestion or stiffness. Phenylephrine hydrochloride is a decongestant that helps in shrinking the blood vessels located in the nasal passage, thereby reducing the stuffy nose. Dextromethorphan hydrobromide works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Thus, XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup helps to relieve cough, cold and allergic symptoms.
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Side Effects of XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup
- Dry mouth, throat or nose
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Headache
- Constipation
- Restlessness or excitation
- Loss of appetite
Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup . XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. If you are about to undergo any medical tests or surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup . Avoid taking XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup if you have taken medicines such as linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine and methylene blue injection in the past 14 days. If you have glaucoma, urinary problems, enlarged prostate, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), cough with mucus or cough caused by asthma, smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), inform your doctor before taking XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup .
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction:Â XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup may have interaction with anti-allergic drugs (diphenhydramine), anti-psychotic (escitalopram, desvenlafaxine, vilazodone), pain killers (aspirin), cold medicines (acetaminophen), antibiotics (amoxicillin), anti-depressants (linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine), beta-blockers (metoprolol, atenolol), muscle relaxants (carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine).
Drug-Food Interaction:Â XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid alcohol consumption with XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup as it may increase the risk of adverse effects such as drowsiness, dizziness or difficulty in concentrating.
Drug-Disease Interaction:Â XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup may have interactions with disease conditions such as liver or kidney disease, asthma, diabetes, glaucoma, cardiovascular diseases, enlarged prostate, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath).
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List
- DIPHENHYDRAMINE
- ESCITALOPRAM
- DESVENLAFAXINE
- VILAZODONE
- ASPIRIN
- ACETAMINOPHEN
- AMOXICILLIN
- LINEZOLID
- PHENELZINE
- SELEGILINE
- RASAGILINE
- ISOCARBOXAZID
- TRANYLCYPROMINE
- METOPROLOL
- ATENOLOL
- CARISOPRODOL
- CYCLOBENZAPRINE
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Avoid dairy products such as milk, as it may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods.
- Drink plenty of fluids to avoid a dry throat while you have a cough. This will also help loosen mucus.
- Avoid citrus fruits, as they may worsen the cough. Eat fruits rich in water, such as pears, watermelon, peaches, and pineapples.
Special Advise
- Talk to your doctor if your symptoms do not improve even after taking XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup for 7 days.
- Contact a doctor immediately if you develop fever, rash or headaches after taking XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup .
Disease/Condition Glossary
Cough:Â Coughing is the body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. Coughs may be dry or productive. A productive cough (wet cough) brings up sputum (phlegm, mucus and other matter) from the lungs, whereas, a dry cough doesn’t produce sputum. Cough is commonly caused as a response to allergy or viral infection, but coughing up mucus is possibly an infection in the respiratory tract.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Avoid consumption of alcohol with XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup as it may increase drowsiness. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup .
Pregnancy
CAUTION
The safety of XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup in pregnant women is unknown. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
CAUTION
It is unknown whether XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup is excreted in human milk. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns; your doctor will decide if XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.
Driving
CAUTION
XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup .
Liver
CAUTION
Take XL-90 Plus Cough Syrup with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
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