Dexpolo Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Cutis Biotech |
| Active Ingredient | Dexchlorpheniramine (2mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Pheniramines Drivative |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| Action Class | H1 Antihistaminics (First Generation) |
| User Rating | 4.2 |
| User Reviews | 752 |
FAQ
What if you forget to take Dexpolo?
If you miss a dose of Dexpolo, 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.
Dexpolo Tablet Reviews
Dexpolo is an antiallergic medication used in the treatment of various allergic conditions. It provides relief from allergic symptoms such runny nose, sneezing, itching, redness, swelling, and watery eyes.
Dexpolo should be taken with or without food. Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. In case, you missed any doses, take the next dose as soon as you remember it. However, you should never take a double dose.
Sleepiness is the most common side effect of this medicine. Avoid driving or attention-seeking activity. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. In some cases, it may also cause dryness of mouth. To prevent dry mouth, drink plenty of water and maintain good oral hygiene.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have glaucoma or have any gastro-related issues or have asthma. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Generally, it is advised to avoid alcohol while on treatment.
Dexpolo should be taken with or without food. Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. In case, you missed any doses, take the next dose as soon as you remember it. However, you should never take a double dose.
Sleepiness is the most common side effect of this medicine. Avoid driving or attention-seeking activity. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. In some cases, it may also cause dryness of mouth. To prevent dry mouth, drink plenty of water and maintain good oral hygiene.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have glaucoma or have any gastro-related issues or have asthma. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Generally, it is advised to avoid alcohol while on treatment.
How Dexpolo Tablet Works
Dexpolo is an antihistaminic medication. It blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, congestion, itching, and other allergic reactions.
How to Use Dexpolo Tablet
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. Dexpolo may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Dexpolo Tablet
- In Treatment of Allergic conditions: Dexpolo is used to treat many different inflammatory and allergic conditions. It helps treat runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions and prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It helps relieve symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching, and other allergic-type reactions. If you are not sure why you are being given this medicine, ask your doctor.This medicine is given orally (by mouth). You should always take it as it has been prescribed for you. Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice. This can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Because this medicine weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.
Uses of Dexpolo Tablet
- Treatment of Allergic conditions
Dexpolo Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dexpolo 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 Dexpolo may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dexpolo is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Dexpolo in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Dexpolo may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Driving
UNSAFE
Dexpolo may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Dexpolo in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine unless prescribed by a doctor.
- Patients with other underlying medical conditions must consult their doctor before taking Dexpolo.
- Dexpolo should not be taken by patients taking Monoamine oxidase inhibitors, such as isocarboxazid, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, etc.
- Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.
- Dexpolo should not be used in children less than 12 years of age.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Dexpolo, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
References
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 379-80.
- Dexchlorpheniramine. North Shore, AUCKLAND: Bayer New Zealand Limited; 2017.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
- Drugs.com. Dexchlorpheniramine.