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Deconex DM Capsule (dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, phenylephrine)

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Deconex DM (dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hydrochloride capsule) is a combination of a cough suppressant, an expectorant, and a nasal decongestant indicated to temporarily relieves the following symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies: eases cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation, helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes and make coughs more productive, relieves nasal congestion, and reduces swelling of nasal passages. Deconex DM is available over-the-counter (OTC).

The drug is often used to treat Allergic rhinitis , Common cold , Hay fever .

This drug may have the following side effects:

• nausea,
• headache,
• dizziness,
• diarrhea,
• nervousness,
• trouble sleeping (insomnia),
• drowsiness,
• restlessness, or
• irritability.

The following drugs are related to Deconex DM Capsule, either as a replacement or used together:

• Ziagen (abacavir sulfate)
• Epzicom (abacavir sulfate and lamivudine tablets)
• Ventolin Solution (albuterol sulfate inhalation solution)
• Ventolin Syrup (albuterol sulfate syrup)
• Tessalon (benzonatate capsules)
• Phenergan-Codeine (codeine phosphate and promethazine hcl)
• Hycodan (hydrocodone bitartrate and homatropine methylbromide)
• Phenergan (promethazine)
• Phenergan Vc (promethazine hcl and phenylephrine hcl syrup)