Codylex DX Syrup 
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NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol
USED FOR:
Dry cough
COMPOSITION:
Chlorpheniramine (NA) + Dextromethorphan (NA)
Therapeutic Uses:
respiratory
CAUTION
Codylex DX Syrup may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Codylex DX Syrup may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Codylex DX Syrup is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
Codylex DX Syrup may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Codylex DX Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Codylex DX Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
UNSAFE
Codylex DX Syrup is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Uses of Trihexyphenidyl
Trihexyphenidyl is used in Parkinson's disease and drug induced abnormal movements.
Uses of Codylex DX Syrup
Codylex DX Syrup is used in the treatment of dry cough.
How to use Trihexyphenidyl
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Fluhex Forte Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How to use Codylex DX Syrup
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Codylex DX Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Take it with food if stomach upset occurs.
How Fluhex Forte Tablet works
Trihexyphenidyl is a muscle relaxing medication. It works by decreasing the activity of excess acetylcholine in the brain. This improves muscle control and reduces stiffness. It helps patients with Parkinson's disease by improving muscle control and reducing stiffness so that they can move more naturally. It is also used to treat movement disorder (restlessness, involuntary movements or muscle spasm ) which can be caused by certain drugs.
How Codylex DX Syrup works
Codylex DX Syrup is a combination of two medicines: Chlorpheniramine and Dextromethorphan which relieve dry cough. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant which relieves cough by reducing the activity of cough centre in the brain. Chlorpheniramine is an antiallergic which helps reduce cough associated with allergies by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger, histamine.
Common Dryness in mouth, Nausea, Vomiting, Constipation, Blurred vision.
Common Stomach upset, Sleepiness.
Expert advice for Trihexyphenidyl
It may be taken before or after meals. If Trihexyphenidyl causes your mouth to dry excessively, it may be better to take it before meals, unless it causes nausea. If taken after meals, thirst can be improved by sucking hard sugarless candy, chewing gum, or drinking water. Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicines to treat glaucoma. Trihexyphenidyl can cause blurred vision or dizziness. Do not drive and or operate machinery if you get blurred vision or dizziness. Inform your doctor if you have trouble in passing urine. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
Q. What is Trihexyphenidyl used for?
Trihexyphenidyl is used in the management of Parkinson's disease as an add-on medicine along with other medicines. It helps by improving muscle control and reducing the stiffness of the muscle so that they can move naturally. Trihexyphenidyl can also be used to treat movement disorders (extreme restlessness, involuntary movements or muscle spasms) which can be caused by certain drugs.
Q. How does Trihexyphenidyl work?
Trihexyphenidyl works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger known as acetylcholine on the nerves of the smooth muscles; thereby, reducing the muscle spasm (involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles), tremor (uncontrolled shaking) and excessive salivation associated with Parkinson's disease.
Q. Is Trihexyphenidyl a narcotic substance?
No, Trihexyphenidyl is not a narcotic substance. Trihexyphenidyl is an antispasmodic(muscle relaxing) medicine and belongs to a group of medicines known as anticholinergics.
Q. Is Trihexyphenidyl safe?
Trihexyphenidyl is a safe medicine if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor.
Q. What is Trihexyphenidyl?
Trihexyphenidyl is an antispasmodic (muscle relaxing) drug and belongs to a group of drugs known as 'anticholinergics'.
Q. Does Trihexyphenidyl get you high?
Trihexyphenidyl has been reported to get you a high. Please use this drug only for prescribed duration in doses as recommended by your doctor.
Q. Does Trihexyphenidyl cause weight gain?
Trihexyphenidyl has not been seen to cause weight gain. However, weight loss has been reported with Trihexyphenidyl in children. Please consult your doctor in case you experience an unexpected change in your weight while you are taking Trihexyphenidyl.
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