Generic name: Dextromethorphan / Phenylephrine / Chlorpheniramine
Maxiphen is a medicine for the symptoms of sneezing, runny nose, sinus congestion, cough associated with colds, allergies, and infections of upper respiratory tract. It may also be used by your physician to treat certain other conditions.
It refers to antihistamine, cough suppressant and decongestant combination. It works by constricting blood vessels and reducing swelling in the nasal passages. The antihistamine blocks the histamine action, thus reducing allergic symptoms including sneezing and watery eyes. The cough suppressant makes the brain to decrease the cough reflex and reduce dry cough.