Toxpel
Cheaper & Alternative Brands
Same generic (Guaifenesin + Dextromethorphan + Menthol), same form (Syrup)
Clinical Prescribing Information
Medical monograph and safety information for healthcare professionals & patients.Indications & Clinical Uses
Abexol is indicated for chest congestion, cough & sore throat.
Dosage & Administration
Adult use
: Only (12 years and over) 2 tea spoonful syrup (10 ml) every 6 hours.
Maximum dose
: 8 tea spoonful syrup (40 ml)/day.
Pediatric use
: Do not use for children less than 12 years of age.
Contraindications
If you are now taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) or for two weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Common side effects are dizziness, drowsiness, gastrointestinal disturbance, feeling nervous, restless, anxious or irritable.
Warnings & Precautions
Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before using Abexol if you have asthma, chronic lung disease/ shortness of breath, persistent/ chronic cough or taking a drug for depression, including monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor drugs.
Pharmacology & Mechanism of Action
Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in the chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through the mouth. Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex. Menthol is an organic compound made synthetically or obtained from corn mint, peppermint or other mint oils. It has local anesthetic and counter irritant qualities and it is widely used to relieve throat irritation.