Decolsin Uses

Rating: 3.85 - 9 review(s)
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Decolsin indications

An indication is a term used for the list of condition or symptom or illness for which the medicine is prescribed or used by the patient. For example, acetaminophen or Paracetamol (Decolsin) is used for fever by the patient, or the doctor prescribes it for a headache or body pains. Now fever, headache and body pains are the indications of Paracetamol (Decolsin). A patient should be aware of the indications of medications used for common conditions because they can be taken over the counter in the pharmacy meaning without prescription by the Physician.
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Relief of symptoms w/ upper resp tract infection.

Decolsin dosage

Adult 1 cap or 2-4 tsp. Childn 7-12 yr 1-2 tsp, 2-6 yr 1 tsp. Infant ½-1 tsp. To be taken 3-4 times daily.

Decolsin interactions

Antihistamines may potentiate other CNS depressants. Actions prolonged by MAOI. Prolonged use of Paracetamol (Decolsin) may potentiate oral anticoagulants.

Decolsin side effects

GI upsets, drowsiness, dizziness; dry mouth, difficulty in micturition, sweating, reduced appetite; epileptiform seizures (large doses).

Decolsin contraindications

Hyperthyroidism, HTN, coronary disease; MAOI therapy; nephropathy.

Active ingredient matches for Decolsin:

Chlorpheniramine maleate/dextromethorphan HBr/guaifenesin/paracetamol/pseudoephedrine HCl in Vietnam.

Dextromethorphan HBr/paracetamol/phenylpropanolamine HCl in Philippines.

Chlorphenamine maleate/chlorpheniramine maleate/dextromethorphan HBr/dextromethorphan hydrobromide/etafedrine hydrochloride/ethylephedrine HCl/guaifenesin/Paracetamol/phenylpropanolamine HCl/phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride in Indonesia.


Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer)Price, USD
Decolsin 1 Blister x 2 Tablet
Decolsin 25 Blister x 4 Tablet
Decolsin 100's$ 5.15
Decolsin 60 mL$ 1.44
Decolsin 100 mL$ 2.18

List of Decolsin substitutes (brand and generic names):

Alkafen nasal 1 Blister x 10 Tablet
Corsagrip 10 x 10's (Corsa)$ 3.82
Corsagrip 60 mL x 1's (Corsa)$ 0.82
Decolsin Reformulated 100's (Westmont)$ 17.89
Decolsin Reformulated 60 mL (Westmont)$ 1.88
Flu Stop 10 x 10's (Gmp)$ 5.58
Recomint 60 mL x 1's (Gmp)$ 1.04
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Sanaflu Plus Batuk 25 x 4's (Sanbe)$ 3.47
Sanaflu Plus Batuk 60 mL x 1's (Sanbe)$ 0.98

References

  1. DailyMed. "CHLORPHENIRAMINE POLISTIREX; HYDROCODONE POLISTIREX: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
  2. DailyMed. "PSEUDOEPHEDRINE SULFATE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
  3. DailyMed. "GUAIFENESIN; HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).

Reviews

The results of a survey conducted on ndrugs.com for Decolsin are given in detail below. The results of the survey conducted are based on the impressions and views of the website users and consumers taking Decolsin. We implore you to kindly base your medical condition or therapeutic choices on the result or test conducted by a physician or licensed medical practitioners.

User reports

2 consumers reported useful

Was the Decolsin drug useful in terms of decreasing the symptom or the disease?
According to the reports released by ndrugs.com website users, the below mentioned percentages of users say the drug is useful / not useful to them in decreasing their symptoms/disease. The usefulness of the drug depends on many factors, like severity of the disease, perception of symptom, or disease by the patient, brand name used [matters only to a certain extent], other associated conditions of the patient. If the drug is not effective or useful in your case, you need to meet the doctor to get re-evaluated about your symptoms/disease, and he will prescribe an alternative drug.
Users%
Useful2
100.0%


6 consumers reported price estimates

Was the price you paid to purchase the drug reasonable? Did you feel it was expensive?
The below mentioned numbers have been reported by ndrugs.com website users about whether the Decolsin drug is expensive or inexpensive. There is a mixed opinion among users. The rating about the cost of the drug depends on factors like which brand drug the patient purchased, how effective it was for the price paid, the country or place the drug is marketed, and the economic condition of the patient. The users who feel the drug is expensive can look for an alternative brand drug or a generic drug to save the cost.
Users%
Not expensive6
100.0%


11 consumers reported time for results

To what extent do I have to use Decolsin before I begin to see changes in my health conditions?
As part of the reports released by ndrugs.com website users, it takes 1 day and a few days before you notice an improvement in your health conditions.
Please note, it doesn't mean you will start to notice such health improvement in the same time frame as other users. There are many factors to consider, and we implore you to visit your doctor to know how long before you can see improvements in your health while taking Decolsin. To get the time effectiveness of using Decolsin drug by other patients, please click here.
Users%
1 day3
27.3%
3 days3
27.3%
5 days2
18.2%
1 week1
9.1%
2 days1
9.1%
3 month1
9.1%


96 consumers reported age

Users%
16-2934
35.4%
30-4528
29.2%
> 6011
11.5%
46-609
9.4%
6-158
8.3%
1-55
5.2%
< 11
1.0%


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