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Dextrol Syrup is a medicine used to treat dry cough. It works by suppressing the cough reflex in the brain. It also thins the mucus and makes it easier to cough out. Additionally, it relieves allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose, and throat irritation. Dextrol Syrup is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.The most common side effects are nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, upset stomach, vomiting, loss of appetite, headache, insomnia, rash, and itching. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make sleepiness worse.Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before you start taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if you are suffering from any lung, liver or kidney disease. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy.

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Alcohol: Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Dextrol Syrup. Please consult your doctor. Pregnancy: Dextrol Syrup may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. Breastfeeding: Dextrol Syrup is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.Larger doses or prolonged use of Dextrol Syrup may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby Driving: Dextrol Syrup may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Kidney: Dextrol Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dextrol Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.Use of Dextrol Syrup may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease. Liver: Dextrol Syrup is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

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Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if youҀ™re worried about them Common Side Effects : Nausea Stomach pain Diarrhea Upset stomach Vomiting Loss of appetite Dizziness Headache Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) Rash Hives Itching Sleepiness

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