Dorest-Plus Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Dorphyll Healthcare |
| Active Ingredient | Phenylephrine (5mg) + Dexchlorpheniramine (2mg) + Paracetamol (325mg) + Caffeine (20mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| User Rating | 4.7 |
| User Reviews | 742 |
FAQ
What if you forget to take Dorest-Plus?
If you miss a dose of Dorest-Plus, 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.
Dorest-Plus Tablet Reviews
Dorest-Plus is a medicine used to treat common cold symptoms. It provides relief from symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and nasal congestion. It also blocks the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation and relieves aches and fever associated with cold.
Dorest-Plus may be taken with or without food. Take it regularly and at the same time each day to get maximum benefits from it. Do not take this medicine more than the recommended dose. An overdose may have harmful effects on the body. Prolong use of this medicine may harm your health, do not take it more than the prescribed duration unless your doctor advised you to do so.
It may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, and upset stomach in some patients. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects bother you. Inform your doctor immediately if any rash or allergic reaction is observed while taking this medicine. They may be able to suggest ways to reduce or treat the side effects.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any other medical conditions. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking. To make sure it is safe for you, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding.
Dorest-Plus may be taken with or without food. Take it regularly and at the same time each day to get maximum benefits from it. Do not take this medicine more than the recommended dose. An overdose may have harmful effects on the body. Prolong use of this medicine may harm your health, do not take it more than the prescribed duration unless your doctor advised you to do so.
It may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, and upset stomach in some patients. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects bother you. Inform your doctor immediately if any rash or allergic reaction is observed while taking this medicine. They may be able to suggest ways to reduce or treat the side effects.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any other medical conditions. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking. To make sure it is safe for you, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding.
How Dorest-Plus Tablet Works
Phenylephrine is a nasal decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose. Dexchlorpheniramine is an antihistamine medication. It blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, congestion, itching, and other allergic reactions. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). It blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever. Caffeine is a stimulant which works by blocking the action of certain natural substances (adenosine and phosphodiesterase).
How to Use Dorest-Plus 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. Dorest-Plus may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Dorest-Plus Tablet
- In Treatment of Common cold: Dorest-Plus is a combination of medicines that effectively relieves symptoms of common cold such as runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, congestion, or stuffiness. It narrows the blood vessels in the nose and provides rapid relief from congestion. Dorest-Plus also does not cause much sleepiness due to the presence of Caffeine in it. As a result, you can do your daily activities more easily. Dorest-Plus is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Taking this medicine enables you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.
Uses of Dorest-Plus Tablet
- Treatment of Common cold
Dorest-Plus Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Dorest-Plus during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
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There is limited information available on the use of Dorest-Plus in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
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It is not known whether Dorest-Plus alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Dorest-Plus during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
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It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dorest-Plus. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Dorest-Plus in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Call your doctor if your symptoms have not improved within seven days of treatment.
- Dorest-Plus is prescribed to get relief from symptoms of common cold.
- Along with taking Dorest-Plus do the following simple tips at home to get relief:Steam inhalation.Gargling with warm saltwater.Apply vapor rubs on chest, back if needed. Take enough rest.Take warm food and fluid only. Ensure adequate fluid intake.Advise hygiene measures to reduce spread: frequent hand-washing, avoiding sharing towels, pillowcases, etc.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications for cold.
- Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.