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Benkof Syrup contains Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine + Triprolidine
Benkof Syrup side effects
Side effects of Dextromethorphan appears to be rare and may include drowsiness. Prostatic enlargement could have been an important predisposing factor.
This combination may cause drowsiness. It may impair the patient’s ability to drive and also to use machineries. Although there are no objective data, users of this syrup should avoid the concomitant use of alcohol or other centrally acting sedatives. As with other sympathomimetic agents caution should be exercised in patients with hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, elevated intraocular pressure and prostatic enlargement. This combination should not be used for persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema or where cough is accompanied by excessive secretion unless directed by a physician.
There are no specific data on use of this combination during pregnancy & lactation
This combination is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to Dextromethorphan, Phenylephrine or Triprolidine as well as in persons under treatment with Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor within 2 weeks of stopping such treatment.
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