DGM Syrup

Dextromethorphan + Guaiphenesin + Menthol
300 mg + 4 gm + 300 mg/10
Beacon Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Pack size
Unite Price 85.00 BDT

Indications

DGM Syrup is used for: Nonproductive cough with chest congestion

Adult Dose

Adult: 10mL every 4 hours; max 6 doses/24 hours.

Child Dose

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Children <12yrs old. During or within 14 days of MAOIs.

Precautions

Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide-guaifenesin have been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. There are no controlled data on this combination product in human pregnancy. Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide-guaifenesin is only recommended for use during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk. There are no data on the excretion of dextromethorphan-guaifenesin into human milk. In nursing infants, a decision should be made to discontinue. There are no human studies on the use of menthol during pregnancy; thus, its risk is undetermined.

Interactions

Possible reactions systemically may occur with acetaminophen / hydrocodone, diphenhydramine, escitalopram, acetaminophen / codeine, alprazolam and ondansetron.

Side Effects

Side effects of Dextromethorphan + Guaiphenesin + Menthol : GI upset; rare: drowsiness, headache, rash.

Mode of Action

Guaifenesin is an expectorant which works by decreasing the stickiness of airway secretions and helps in their removal from the airways. It helps loosen congestion in the chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through the mouth. Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex. Menthol is an organic compound made synthetically or obtained from corn mint, peppermint, or other mint oils. It has local anesthetic and counterirritant qualities, and it is widely used to relieve minor throat irritation.

Note

DGM 300 mg + 4 gm + 300 mg/10 Syrup generic name is Dextromethorphan + Guaiphenesin + Menthol. DGM 300 mg + 4 gm + 300 mg/10 Syrup is manufactured by Beacon Pharmaceuticals Ltd.DGM is availble in all over Bangladesh. Mes BD drug index information on DGM Syrup is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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