Laxin DMR is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Romark Health Care. This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Bromhexine, Chlorpheniramine Maleate,Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide,Guaiphenesin. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 Tablet and is priced at Rs 21 (arround $0.294 US Dollar)
The main active ingredients or salts in Laxin DMR are :
Bromhexine-8 mg
Guaiphenesin-100 mg
Chlorpheniramine Maleate-2 mg
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide-10 mg
Bromhexine Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Potent mucolytic and mucokinetic agent, capable of bringing out bronchial secretion especially mucous plugs. Chronic obstructive lung disease and bronchiectisis.
For more details on Bromhexine, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Bromhexine..
Chlorpheniramine Maleate Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Allergic conditions. Adjunct in the emergency treatment of anaphylactic shock.
For more details on Chlorpheniramine Maleate, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Chlorpheniramine Maleate..
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Indication (Prescribed for or used as):
For more details on Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide..
Guaiphenesin Indication (Prescribed for or used as):
For more details on Guaiphenesin, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Guaiphenesin..
Laxin DMR Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 2 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Laxin DMR, which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Bromhexine-8 mg Guaiphenesin-100 mg Chlorpheniramine Maleate-2 mg Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide-10 mg). Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.