Corex-D 60 ml

Corex-D Syrup 60ml

When you’d use it: Got one of those dry, scratchy coughs that just won’t quit? The kind that keeps you up at night or has you coughing in meetings? That’s exactly what Corex-D is for. It’s pretty popular here in Pakistan for dealing with those irritating coughs that don’t bring up any mucus – just endless throat scratching that drives everyone crazy.

People grab this when they’ve got a dry cough from a cold, throat irritation that won’t go away, or minor respiratory stuff that’s making them hack all day. It basically tells your cough reflex to chill out so you can actually get some rest.

What’s doing the work: Every 5ml spoonful has two main players:

• Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide – this goes straight to your brain’s cough center and says “stop it already”
• Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride – an antihistamine that calms down throat irritation and makes you a bit sleepy (which honestly helps when you’re trying to sleep through a cough)

The syrup form makes it easier to get down than pills, and it doesn’t taste terrible.

Important stuff to know: Only swallow this – don’t get creative. Kids under 6 shouldn’t have it unless a doctor specifically says so. Fair warning: this will probably make you drowsy, so don’t drive or do anything that needs you alert. Skip the beer while taking this – alcohol plus drowsy medicine equals really drowsy.

If you’ve got asthma, chronic bronchitis, glaucoma, or liver problems, check with your doctor first. Same deal if you’re pregnant or nursing. And don’t think more is better – stick to what the bottle says.

What might happen: Most people just get sleepy, which is kind of the point if you’re trying to sleep. You might also get dry mouth, blurry vision, feel dizzy, have an upset stomach, feel sick, or get constipated. Very rarely, someone has an allergic reaction – rash, itching, swelling, trouble breathing. If that happens, get medical help right away.

Reviewed by Dr. Saad Ahmed, Consultant Pulmonologist

Corex-D helps relieve stubborn dry coughs that disturb sleep and daily life. It works by stopping the cough and soothing the throat. Since it can cause drowsiness and interact with other medicines, it should only be used short-term and under medical guidance.

Disclaimer: This information is for awareness only. Always consult your doctor before starting or stopping cough medicines.