{"id":18418,"date":"2017-11-30T14:15:45","date_gmt":"2017-11-30T08:45:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=18418"},"modified":"2018-04-26T15:15:08","modified_gmt":"2018-04-26T09:45:08","slug":"centussin-dhc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=18418","title":{"rendered":"Centussin DHC Side Effects- Causes and Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Category:<\/strong> Antihistamine, Decongestant and Cough Suppressant<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Drug Name:<\/strong> Centussin DHC<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>General Usage:<\/strong> Used as Antihistamine, Decongestant and Cough Suppressant<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><em>Brief Info about <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>Centussin DHC in <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>Drug:<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Generic name of Centussin DHC is <em>Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate, Brompheniramine Maleate &amp; Phenylephrine Hydrochloride.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Phenylephrine \/Brompheniramine \/Dihydrocodeine Liquid is a combination of decongestant, antihistamine &amp; cough suppressant.\u00a0The decongestant acts by shrinking blood vessels &amp; decreasing swelling in our nasal passages.\u00a0The antihistamine acts by preventing the action of a natural chemical known as histamine that reduces signs of sneezing and watery eyes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The cough suppressant acts in our brain to help reduce the cough reflex to get relief from dry cough.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">It is used to treat-<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Runny nose<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Throat or itchy nose<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Sinus congestion<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Sneezing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Cough due to colds, allergies or upper respiratory tract infections<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Watery or itchy eyes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><em>Centussin DHC <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>Side<\/em><\/strong><strong><em> Effects Explained Better:<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">There are different varieties of medicines in the world that are being sold on the black market &amp; on the streets. Obviously, there are large numbers of prescribed drugs that are useful to our health &amp; are used to diagnose our health problems. However, these prescribed drugs can be abused &amp; dangerous to our body. Sometimes side effects are caused by the drug interaction. To avoid these unpleasant effects, you need to let your doctor know about all medicines that are being used by you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Have a glance at different types of adverse effects that are mentioned below-<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><em>Frequent Centussin DHC Side Effects (Commonly Seen)-<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">When you take this drug, you may or may not feel these unwanted effects. Some of them are as follows-<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Drowsiness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Excitability<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Constipation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Trouble sleeping<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Loss of appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Dry mouth, throat or nose<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Weakness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Anxiety or nervousness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Upset stomach<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If these unpleasant effects continue, make a move to your health care provider immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><em>Infrequent Centussin DHC Side Effects (Professional Point of View)-<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">You should seek medical attention\u00a0at once as you notice below listed symptoms or some other symptoms that are not mentioned here during the treatment with Centussin DHC-<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em>Signs of allergic reactions-<\/em><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Hives<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Tightness in the chest<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Rash<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Itching<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Difficulty breathing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Swelling of the lips, mouth, tongue or face<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Unable to urinate or difficulty urinating<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Fainting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Rapid, slow, or erratic heartbeat<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Loss of coordination<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Unusual bleeding or bruising<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Chills, fever, or constant sore throat<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Confusion<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Headache or lightheadedness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Mental or mood changes (such as- depression)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Persistent trouble sleeping<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Ringing in the ears<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Seizures<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Blurred vision or vision changes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Uncontrolled muscle movements<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Hallucinations<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Severe dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Severe drowsiness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Tremor<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Shallow breathing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Unusual weakness or tiredness<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>Centussin DHC <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>Overdose Side Effects (Require Immediate Medical Attention)-<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em>Centussin DHC <\/em><em>Overdose <\/em>symptoms may include-<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Cold and clammy skin<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Confusion<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Blurred vision<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Hallucinations<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Shallow breathing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Seizures<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Unusually rapid, slow, or erratic heartbeat<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Coma<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Severe dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Lightheadedness or Headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Severe drowsiness<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If you have gulped down more of this drug by mistake or intentionally, you must get emergency medical attention immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><em>Centussin DHC <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>Drug Interaction Side Effects (Due to Reaction with Other drugs)-<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">A list of medicines is listed below that have the capability of interacting with Centussin DHC, if used together, results in unpleasant effects that are injurious to human body.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em>Anticholinergics ( such as- scopolamine)-<\/em> serious paralytic ileus (bowel motility problem) may occur<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em>Linezolid, Furazolidone<\/em>&#8211; <\/span>fever<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> and hypertension (high blood pressure) may occur<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em>Barbiturates (such as- phenobarbital), Muscle relaxants (such as- cyclobenzaprine), Hiv protease inhibitors (such as- ritonavir), Opioid analgesics (such as- hydrocodone), Beta-blockers (such as- propranolol), Phenothiazines (such as- chlorpromazine)-<\/em> These drugs may increase the risk of Centussin DHC\u2019s side effects<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em>Droxidopa or digoxin<\/em>&#8211; risk of heart attack or erratic heartbeat may be increased<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em>Bromocriptin<\/em>e- the risk of its adverse effects may be increased by Centussin\u00a0DHC<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em>Rifamycins (such as- Rifampin) or Quinidine<\/em>&#8211; they may reduce Centussin DHC\u2019s effectiveness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em>Guanadrel, Reserpine, Methyldopa, Guanethidine, Mecamylamine-<\/em> The effectiveness of these drugs may be reduced by Centussin DHC.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em>Naltrexone-<\/em> it may reduce Centussin DHC\u2019s effectiveness<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Well, this is not the complete list of all drugs; there may be other medicines that are not mentioned here. You should inform your doctor if you are having these medicines or other drugs besides Centussin DHC.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><em>Centussin DHC <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>Prolonged Use Side Effects (When Used for Longer Periods)-<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Some people who consume Centussin DHC for a long time may develop a need to continue having it. If they abruptly halt taking Centussin DHC, they may notice withdrawal symptoms. These are as follows-<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Anxiety<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Tremors or shivering<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Sneezing or runny nose<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Vomiting or nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Diarrhea<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Abnormal skin sensations and goosebumps<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Seeing, feeling or hearing things that are not there<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Fast heartbeat<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Rigid muscles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Trouble sleeping<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Sweating<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Do not close your eyes to these symptoms &amp; make a run to your doctor at once as soon as you notice these symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Category: Antihistamine, Decongestant and Cough Suppressant Drug Name: Centussin DHC General Usage: Used as Antihistamine, Decongestant and Cough Suppressant Brief Info about Centussin DHC in Drug: Generic name of Centussin DHC is Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate, Brompheniramine Maleate &amp; Phenylephrine Hydrochloride. Phenylephrine \/Brompheniramine \/Dihydrocodeine Liquid is a combination of decongestant, antihistamine &amp; cough suppressant.\u00a0The decongestant acts by [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[17526],"tags":[29698,29699],"class_list":{"0":"post-18418","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-side-effects","7":"tag-centussin-dhc","8":"tag-centussin-dhc-side-effects"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18418","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/19"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=18418"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18418\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=18418"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=18418"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=18418"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}