Is Cherana obtained from plants?

Cherana is a natural phthalide isoquinoline alkaloid drug that is extracted from opium poppy .

Is Cherana a sedative drug?

Cherana is not a sedative drug like other alkaloids obtained from opium latex. It is primarily used for its antitussive properties .

Can Nosacapine be used to relieve pain?

Cherana is not used to relieve pain . It is a cough suppressant but has no analgesic effect and is weaker than codeine .

What are the available dosage forms of Cherana?

The available dosage forms of Cherana are tablets, syrup, and lozenges . Lozenges are solid dosage forms that are intended to be dissolved slowly in the mouth .

Does Cherana help treat cancer?

Yes, Cherana is used to treat carcinoma cells in the breasts, skin, ovaries, colon, lungs, and prostate cancer .

Drug Price - Cherana 10mg - 6 Lozenges (Noscapine)

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Cherana (Noscapine) Drug Price and Information

Information Checked by - Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Pharm D

Further Checked by - Dr. M. Janani Priya, Pharm D

Last Updated on Mar 23, 2023

Noscapine (Cherana) is an antitussive, prescribed for cough. It is currently under investigation for use in the treatment of several cancers.

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Cherana - Abbott Laboratories (India) Ltd.

Cherana Lozenges

Generic : Noscapine

₹ 15.95

10mg

6 Lozenges

Price Updated on Mar 23, 2023

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When is Cherana prescribed?

It is prescribed for -

⇨ Common Cold

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Last Updated on Mar 23, 2023