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CROSS-Q SG CAP
DEXTROMETHORPHAN 10MG + CPM 2MG + PHENYLEPHRINE 5MG SOFT SG
CROSS-Q SG CAP is a soft gelatin capsule combining dextromethorphan 10 mg, chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg and phenylephrine 5 mg. It is used for the symptomatic relief of dry, irritating cough with associated runny and blocked nose, in a capsule form that avoids the taste of a syrup.
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Benefits
- Dextromethorphan suppresses the dry, non-productive cough that disturbs sleep.
- Chlorpheniramine dries post-nasal drip and its sedative effect aids sleep.
- Phenylephrine relieves nasal blockage.
- The soft gelatin capsule avoids the taste of syrups and is convenient to carry.
- Covers cough, runny nose and congestion in a single dose form.
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Side effects
Not everyone gets these. Most are mild and settle as the course finishes.
Common
- Drowsiness and sedation
- Dry mouth, nose and throat
- Dizziness
- Nausea
Less common
- Restlessness or difficulty sleeping
- Palpitations or a rise in blood pressure
- Blurred vision
- Difficulty passing urine or constipation
Stop and get medical help if any of these occur
- Severe drowsiness or difficulty rousing
- Chest pain, or a markedly irregular or rapid heartbeat
- Confusion, hallucinations or agitation
- Difficulty breathing or wheeze
- Inability to pass urine
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Precautions
- Only for dry, non-productive cough.
- Contraindicated in uncontrolled hypertension, ischaemic heart disease, significant arrhythmia and hyperthyroidism.
- Contraindicated in narrow-angle glaucoma, urinary retention and significant prostatic enlargement.
- Do not give with, or within fourteen days of, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor or another serotonergic drug.
- Causes drowsiness. Warn before driving, and avoid alcohol.
- Swallow whole; do not bite or open the capsule.
- Reassess if cough persists beyond a week or with fever or breathlessness.
- Not for children without paediatric advice.