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Dextrolag |
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What is Dextrolag
Dextrolag is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.Dextrolag is used to treat a cough.
Dextrolag will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.
Dextrolag may also be used for purposes not listed in Dextrolag guide.
Dextrolag side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.Stop using Dextrolag and call your doctor at once if you have:
- severe dizziness, anxiety, restless feeling, or nervousness;
- confusion, hallucinations; or
- slow, shallow breathing.
Common side effects may include stomach upset.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)
Dextrolag dosing
Usual Adult Dose for Cough:
Capsule, Liquid, Tablet, Syrup: 10 to 30 mg orally every 4 to 8 hours.Lozenge: 3 lozenges orally every 6 to 8 hours.
Sustained-release: 60 mg orally every 12 hours.
Oral disintegrating strip: 15 to 30 mg orally every 6 to 8 hours.
Maximum dose: 120 mg/day.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Cough:
Dosage in children less than 4 years of age is not well established.1 to 3 months:
0.5 to 1 mg orally every 6 to 8 hours.
4 to 6 months:
1 to 2 mg orally every 6 to 8 hours
7 months to 1 year:
2 to 4 mg orally every 6 to 8 hours
2 to 6 years:
Liquid, Lozenge,Tablet, Syrup: 2.5 to 7.5 mg orally every 4 to 8 hours.
5 mg/5 mL oral liquid: 5 mL orally every 4 hours. Not more than 4 doses in 24 hours.
Sustained-release: 15 mg orally every 12 hours.
Maximum dose: 30 mg/day.
7 to 12 years:
Disintegrating strip: dissolve 2 strips on tongue every 6 to 8 hours.
Liquid, Lozenge, Tablet, Syrup: 5 to 10 mg orally every 4 hours or 15 mg every 6 to 8 hours.
5 mg/5 mL oral liquid: 10 mL orally every 4 hours. Not more than 4 doses in 24 hours.
Sustained-release: 30 mg orally every 12 hours.
Maximum dose: 60 mg/day.
12 years or older:
Capsule, Liquid, Lozenge, Tablet, Syrup: 10 to 30 mg orally every 4 to 8 hours.
Sustained-release: 60 mg orally every 12 hours.
Oral disintegrating strip: 15 to 30 mg orally every 6 to 8 hours.
Maximum dose: 120 mg/day.
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Dextrolag - Frequently asked Questions
Can Dextrolag be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Dextrolag?
Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Do not use the medication in larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended. Cough medicine is usually taken only for a short time until your symptoms clear up.
Do not give this medication to a child younger than 4 years old. Always ask a doctor before giving cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough or cold medicine in very young children.
Measure the liquid form of this medicine with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
Allow the Dextrolag lozenge or disintegrating strip to dissolve in your mouth.
Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if you have a fever with a headache, cough, or skin rash.
If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time if you have taken a cough medicine within the past few days.
Store Dextrolag at room temperature, away from heat, light, and moisture.
What other drugs will affect Dextrolag?
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if you are also using any other drugs, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used together. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.
Taking this medicine with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can worsen these effects. Ask your doctor before taking Dextrolag with a sleeping pill, narcotic pain medicine, muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures.
Who should not take Dextrolag?
Do not use Dextrolag if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist about using this medicine if you have emphysema or chronic bronchitis.
It is not known whether Dextrolag will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are pregnant.
This medication may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Artificially-sweetened liquid forms of cough medicine may contain phenylalanine. This would be important to know if you have phenylketonuria. Check the ingredients and warnings on the medication label if you are concerned about phenylalanine.
Can Dextrolag be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Dextrolag be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Dextrolag, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Dextrolag. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.Patient reports
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Do you think The Price of Dextrolag is Worth It?Do you feel you paid higher than the value you got from it after usage? According to reports from gmedication.com users, on whether the Dextrolag medicine is affordable, users shared different opinions on the question. The views concerning the price of the medicine were based on some factors like the brand the patient bought, the price compared to its level of effectiveness, the nation or country where the medicine is sold, and the amount of money the patient has. For users who are of the opinion that the medicine is unaffordable, they may have to consider a medicine with another brand in a bid to reduce cost.
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Expensive | 1 | 100.0% | |
Seven patients reported frequency of use
How often should I take Dextrolag?According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Dextrolag should take 3 times in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 times in a day | 5 | 71.4% | |
| Twice in a day | 1 | 14.3% | |
| Once in a day | 1 | 14.3% | |
Nine patients reported doses
What is the specific doses you have used?Dextrolag May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-10mg | 4 | 44.4% | |
| 1-5mg | 2 | 22.2% | |
| 11-50mg | 2 | 22.2% | |
| 51-100mg | 1 | 11.1% | |
Two patients reported time for results
How long will I use Dextrolag before I begin to notice the effect?According to the report by users of gmedication.com, about 1 week and a few days was the most common time duration among the participants, before they began to feel relief in their health conditions. It is noteworthy that you may not get the same result with other users within the same time frame. Several factors determine the timeframe; hence we implore you to consult your medical expert to get professional advice on how long you should expect to see improvement while consuming Dextrolag. However, if you wish to get the response of other users on the time effectiveness of using Dextrolag kindly click here
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week | 1 | 50.0% | |
| 5 days | 1 | 50.0% | |
Two patients reported administration
When is the best condition to take Dextrolag: Before or after food?Based on the survey, the users of gmedication.com voted that Dextrolag is best taken at After food. It is however worthy of mention that this popular vote may not be an appropriate description for your particular health condition. See your doctor for professional medical advice as regards the best time to take this medicine. If you wish to see the views of other users on the best time to take the medicine, simply click here.
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| After food | 2 | 100.0% | |
Eighteen patients reported age
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 30-45 | 5 | 27.8% | |
| 16-29 | 4 | 22.2% | |
| 1-5 | 4 | 22.2% | |
| 6-15 | 3 | 16.7% | |
| 46-60 | 2 | 11.1% | |
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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology