Chericof Lozenges (Mouth Throat) (5 mg) [Dextromethorphan]

Drug brand Chericof Lozenges (Mouth Throat) (5 mg) is being manufactured and marketed by Stancare (Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd). The main active ingredient or salt in this drug is Dextromethorphan. This drug comes in the form of Lozenges. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 8 Lozenges and is priced at Rs 14.00 (arround $0.196 US Dollar)

Generic :	Dextromethorphan
Pharma Company :	Stancare (Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd)
Brand Label :	Chericof Lozenges (Mouth Throat) (5 mg)
Preparation Type :	Lozenges
Single Dose :	1 Lozenges
Composition :	Dextromethorphan-5 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :	8 Lozenges
Price Unit :	Rs 1.75
Price Pack :	Rs 14.00 INR (arround $0.196 US Dollar)

Drug details for Chericof Lozenges (Mouth Throat) (5 mg)

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredient or salt in Chericof Lozenges (Mouth Throat) (5 mg) is Dextromethorphan.

Dextromethorphan is used to temporarily relieve cough caused by the common cold, the flu, or other conditions. Dextromethorphan will relieve a cough but will not treat the cause of the cough or speed recovery. Dextromethorphan is in a class of medications called antitussives. It works by decreasing activity in the part of the brain that causes coughing.

Chericof Lozenges (Mouth Throat) (5 mg) - Dextromethorphan - For more details on its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Chericof Lozenges (Mouth Throat) (5 mg) - Dextromethorphan..

Generic Drug Substitutes for : Chericof Lozenges (Mouth Throat) (5 mg)

There are 2 brands listed here as Generic Substitutes for Chericof Lozenges (Mouth Throat) (5 mg), which have same salt or similar Generic composition (i.e. Dextromethorphan-5 mg).
Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a generic version of the prescribed drug brand, if any. So far as quality and performance of generic version is concerned, mostly, Generics with the same active ingredient (here i.e. Dextromethorphan-5 mg), are just as appropriate and effective for patient treatment as otherwise, the prescribed branded one

Brand	Price (Rs.)	Brand	Price (Rs.)
Alex Lozenge (Mouth Throat) (5 mg)	51.20	Lexcof Lozenges (Mouth Throat) (5 mg)	26.40

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