Megavent D Syrup


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Omega Remedies Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient Pseudoephedrine (30mg) + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (10mg) + Cetirizine (5mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassRESPIRATORY
User Rating4.2
User Reviews452

FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Megavent D?
If you miss a dose of Megavent D, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Answer

Megavent D Syrup Reviews

Megavent D is a combination medicine used in the treatment of dry cough. It relieves allergy symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness.

Megavent D 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 healthcare team 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, dryness in the mouth, stomach upset, nervousness, insomnia, restlessness, headache, and fatigue. 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 may cause dizziness and 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 worsen your sleepiness.

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 liver or kidney disease. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

How Megavent D Syrup Works

Megavent D is a combination of three medicines:.

How to Use Megavent D 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. Megavent D may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Megavent D Syrup

  • In Dry cough: A dry cough is a cough where no phlegm or mucus is produced. It may cause a tickling sensation or itching in the throat and may be due to cold, flu, allergies or throat irritants. Megavent D suppresses severe dry cough and gives you relief from an itchy throat. Apart from this, it also reduces symptoms of allergy like watery eyes, sneezing and runny nose. Along with taking Megavent D, gargling with warm salt water and having ginger or honey can help you manage dry cough.

Uses of Megavent D Syrup

  • Dry cough

Megavent D Syrup Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Megavent D 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.
Kidney  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Megavent D is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Megavent D may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  UNSAFE
Megavent D may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Alcohol  CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Megavent D. Please consult your doctor.
Liver  UNSAFE
Megavent D is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Megavent D is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Quick Tips

  • Megavent D is prescribed to get relief from a dry cough.
  • Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.
  • Inform your doctor if you have had a cough for a long time or if you have asthma or suffer from serious asthma attacks, or if your cough is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache.
  • Consult your doctor if you do not see any improvement and have cough for more than 7 days.
  • Let your doctor know if you are taking any anti-depressants.

References

  1. Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride. Maidenhead, Berks: McNeil Products Limited; 1998 [revised 30 Jan. 2013].
  2. Drugs.com. Cetrizine.
  3. Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride. Huddersfield, West Yorks: Thornton and Ross; 2008 [revised 18 Feb. 2015].
  4. Cetirizine. New York, New York: Pfizer Labs; 2003.
  5. ScienceDirect. Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide.
  6. Drugs.com. Dextromethorphan Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings.

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