Quartuss? [DSC]
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Chlordex GP [DSC];Donatussin;QuartussT [DSC]
Uses
- It is used to stop coughing.
- It is used to ease allergy signs.
- It is used to treat nose stuffiness.
- It is used to thin mucous so it can be taken from the body by coughing.
- Dextromethorphan works on the cough center in the brain.
- Chlorpheniramine lowers or stops the body's reaction to the allergen.
- Phenylephrine shrinks swollen nose tissue and opens up passages.
- Guaifenesin thins fluids in the lungs.
Dosing
How to take
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
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