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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges is used to treat dry cough associated with cold/flu, allergies, and throat irritants. It contains Dextromethorphan and Amylmetacresol which blocks the cough centre's action in the brain and also stops bacterial growth. Thus, it can provide relief from sore throat, which is usually accompanied by a dry cough. It may cause common side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, sleepiness, confusion, nausea, agitation, and sore tongue. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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West Coast Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

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Not Returnable

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About DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges

DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges is used to treat dry cough associated with cold/flu, allergies, and throat irritants. A cough is a reflex action that helps to clear any foreign material or irritants in the throat. A dry cough refers to a cough with no mucus (sputum) or secretions. A dry cough is mostly treated with cough suppressants and throat lozenges.

DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges is a combination of two medicines: Dextromethorphan and Amylmetacresol. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It acts by blocking the cough centre's action in the brain, which is responsible for the cough reflex. Amylmetacresol is an antiseptic. It acts by stopping bacterial growth, which is causing mouth and throat infections. It can provide relief from a sore throat, which is usually accompanied by a dry cough.

You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. The common side effects of DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges are dizziness, drowsiness, sleepiness, confusion, nausea, agitation, and sore tongue. These side effects usually go away without any treatment. However, inform your doctor immediately if any of these side effects persist or worsen.

Do not take DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges if you are allergic to Dextromethorphan, Amylmetacresol, or any other ingredients present in it. Before taking DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges, inform your doctor if you have any chronic (long-term) or persistent cough, lung diseases such as asthma or emphysema, liver diseases, or taking antidepressants within 14 days before taking this medicine. DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges contains sugars, so inform your doctor if you have diabetes or intolerance to sugars. DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges is not recommended for children under 6 years of age. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Uses of DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges

Treatment of Dry cough

Directions for Use

• Take DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges with or without food or as advised by a doctor.• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication, to ensure the safety.• Place the DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges in the mouth and allow it to slowly dissolve.• Do not crush, chew, or swallow it.• Move it from one side of the mouth to another occasionally using your tongue.

Medicinal Benefits

DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges is a combination of two medicines: Dextromethorphan and Amylmetacresol. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It acts by blocking the cough centre's action in the brain, which is responsible for the cough reflex. Amylmetacresol is an antiseptic and has bactericidal action. It acts by killing the bacteria, which is causing mouth and throat infections. It can provide relief from a sore throat, which is often accompanied by a dry cough. Together, DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges can effectively treat dry cough.

How DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges Works

DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges is a combination of two medicines: Dextromethorphan and Amylmetacresol. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It acts by blocking the cough centre's action in the brain, which is responsible for the cough reflex. Amylmetacresol is an antiseptic. It acts by stopping bacterial growth, which is causing mouth and throat infections. It can provide relief from a sore throat, which is usually accompanied by a dry cough.

Storage

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

What if I have taken an overdose of DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Do not take DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges if you have taken antidepressants (especially monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)) within 14 days as it may cause life-threatening side-effects. DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges should be used with caution in children with a history of allergies. Do not use any other cough or cold medicines while using DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges. Do not use DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges for prolonged periods as it may lead to drug dependence, even at recommended doses, especially in patients with a history of alcohol abuse and depression. DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges may cause withdrawal symptoms such as restlessness, sweating, palpitations (pounding heart), chills, agitation, difficulty to sleep, nausea, and vomiting.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges:
Co-administration of Phenelzine and DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Phenelzine and DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges can lead to an interaction. However, if you experience any symptoms like confusion, hallucination, seizure, changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle stiffness, tremors, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges:
Taking Rasagiline with DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges with Rasagiline is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms like confusion, hallucination, fits, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, shaking, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges:
Taking Tranylcypromine with DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increases in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges with Tranylcypromine is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, hallucination(seeing and hearing things that do not exist), fit blood pressure alteration, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges:
Co-administration of DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges and Selegiline may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Selegiline with DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms - confusion, hallucination, fits, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering, shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm, stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea - make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
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How does the drug interact with DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges:
Co-administration of Pargyline and DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges and Pargyline can lead to an interaction. However, if you experience any symptoms like confusion, hallucination, seizure, changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle stiffness, tremors, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges:
Co-administration of DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges and Procarbazine may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Procarbazine with DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms - confusion, hallucination, seizure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering, shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm, stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea - make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
DextromethorphanIsocarboxazid
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How does the drug interact with DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges:
Co-administration of Isocarboxazid with DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges and Isocarboxazid can lead to an interaction. However, if you experience any symptoms like confusion, hallucination, seizure, changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle stiffness, tremors, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges:
Co-administration of DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges with Clomipramine can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome ((A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking clomipramine and DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as confusion, hallucinations, seizures, changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges:
Co-administration of DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges and Cyclobenzaprine might raise serotonin hormone levels which can increase the risk of developing side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges and Cyclobenzaprine, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, palpitations, excessive sweating, shivering, muscle spasm, or vomiting, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges:
Co-administration of DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges and Desvenlafaxine might raise serotonin hormone levels in the body and may affect the brain or nerve cells. Increased serotonin hormone can lead to severe side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges and Desvenlafaxine, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as seizure (fits), confusion, hallucination, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, tremors, incoordination, blurred vision, muscle spasms or stiffness, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, and diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid smoking as it may worsen your cough. Avoid second-hand or passive smoking too. 
  • Drink plenty of water to decrease throat irritation. 
  • Use a humidifier to moisten the air. 
  • Gargle with salt-water and have honey as they may help to suppress the cough. 
  • Avoid caffeinated and cold drinks as these may worsen the cough. 

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTITUSSIVE
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Alcohol

Caution

Consumption of alcohol may increase drowsiness, so it is advised to limit alcohol intake while using DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges.

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Pregnancy

Caution

DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges is a category C medicine and may cause toxic effects to the unborn baby. So, it should be used with caution in pregnant women only when prescribed by a doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges may get secreted in the breast milk, so this medicine should be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers only when prescribed by a doctor.

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Driving

Caution

DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges may cause drowsiness, so it is advised to refrain from activities that require you to stay alert such as driving or operating heavy machinery while using this medicine.

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Liver

Caution

DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases as the activity of this medicine may increase in these patients. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Safe if prescribed

DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges is possibly safe in patients with kidney diseases when prescribed.

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Children

Caution

DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges is not recommended for children under 6 years of age as this medicine may cause toxic effects in the children. So, it is advised to consult a child specialist before using DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges in children.

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FAQs

DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges is used to treat dry cough associated with cold/flu, allergies, and throat irritants.

DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges is a combination of two medicines: Dextromethorphan and Amylmetacresol. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant and acts by blocking the cough center's action in the brain that is responsible for the cough reflex. Amylmetacresol is an antiseptic and has bactericidal action. It acts by killing the bacteria, which is causing mouth and throat infections. Together, DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges can effectively treat dry cough.

DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges is used to treat dry cough associated with cold/flu, allergies, and throat irritants. It can only suppress cough and cannot treat the underlying causes of cough, such as asthma. So, it is advised to consult a doctor before taking DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges for any condition.

It is not recommended to use DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges while taking antidepressants or has taken antidepressants within 14 days. Concurrent use of both medicines may cause fatal side-effects such as anxiety, confusion, fever, tremors, increase or decrease in pulse rate, muscle rigidity, and fits.

The common side-effects of DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges are dizziness, drowsiness, sleepiness, stomach upset, confusion, nausea, agitation, and sore tongue. These side-effects usually go away without any treatment. However, if any of these side-effects persist, consult your doctor immediately.

DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges is possibly safe in patients with diabetes when taken at recommended doses. However, DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges contains sugars, so it is advised to inform your doctor before taking this medicine.

DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges can be used for chronic cough, but it may not be so effective. Consult your doctor for further information.

Children aged 6-12 years can take one lozenge every 4 hours, up to 6 lozenges per day, while adults and children over 12 years can take one lozenge every 4 hours, up to 12 lozenges per day. Do not take more than the recommended dose unless advised by the doctor.

No, DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges is not an antibiotic. It contains Dextromethorphan, a cough suppressant, and Amylmetacresol, an antiseptic that helps soothe sore throats. It helps relieve cough and sore throat but does not treat bacterial infections.

Yes, DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges is generally safe to use when taken as per the recommended dosage. They help relieve cough and throat irritation. However, avoid exceeding the recommended dose, and consult a doctor if you have any existing medical conditions or are taking other medications.

Place DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges in your mouth and suck it slowly until it gets fully dissolved. Do not chew, swallow or break it.

Yes, DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges helps relieve a sore throat. It contains Amylmetacresol, which is an antiseptic that helps reduce throat infections. At the same time, Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that suppresses cough and soothes throat irritation.

DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges can be used in children over 6 years old. However, it is not recommended for children under 6 years old, as certain ingredients may pose a choking hazard. Therefore, always consult a doctor before giving DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges to children.

DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges should be used during pregnancy only under medical supervision. It is recommended to consult a doctor before taking DMR-AL Orange Flavour Cough Lozenges if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Cs No 1466, C Ward, Laxmipuri Kolhapur Kolhapur Mh 416012 In
Other Info - DMR0006

Flavour

Orange

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