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Niltuss DX Sugar Free Mixed Fruit Flavour Syrup Substitute

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Composition:

CHLORPHENIRAMINE-2MG + DEXTROMETHORPHAN-15MG + PHENYLEPHRINE-5MG

Uses:

Niltuss DX Sugar Free Mixed Fruit Flavour Syrup is used to treat dry cough. The detailed uses of Niltuss DX Sugar Free Mixed Fruit Flavour Syrup are as follows:<br/>•Cough Relief: Niltuss DX Sugar Free Mixed Fruit Flavour Syrup is designed to provide cough relief, especially for dry coughs, by utilizing its antitussive properties to calm throat irritation and reduce the urge to cough.<br/>•Allergy Relief: Niltuss DX Sugar Free Mixed Fruit Flavour Syrup can help to alleviate allergy symptoms like runny nose and sneezing, offering relief for individuals who experience seasonal allergic reactions.<br/>•Soothing Sore Throat: Niltuss DX Sugar Free Mixed Fruit Flavour Syrup helps to calm a sore throat caused by coughing or irritation, making swallowing easier and reducing throat discomfort.<br/>•Decongestant: Niltuss DX Sugar Free Mixed Fruit Flavour Syrup contains Phenylephrine, a decongestant that reduces nasal congestion by shrinking swollen blood vessels in the nasal passages.<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

Niltuss DX Sugar Free Mixed Fruit Flavour Syrup is a combination drug belonging to a medication class called 'cough and cold preparations' primarily used to treat dry cough. Chlorpheniramine works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, congestion or stiffness. Phenylephrine is a 'decongestant' that helps shrink the blood vessels located in the nasal passage, thereby reducing stuffy nose. Dextromethorphan works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Thus, Niltuss DX Sugar Free Mixed Fruit Flavour Syrup helps to relieve overall cough, cold and allergic symptoms.

FAQs

Niltuss DX Sugar Free Mixed Fruit Flavour Syrup is used to treat dry cough.

Niltuss DX Sugar Free Mixed Fruit Flavour Syrup is a combination drug, primarily used to treat dry cough. Chlorpheniramine works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. Phenylephrine is a 'decongestant' that helps in shrinking the blood vessels located in the nasal passage, thereby reducing stuffy nose. Dextromethorphan works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough center in the brain to the muscles that produce cough.

Consuming alcohol, along with Niltuss DX Sugar Free Mixed Fruit Flavour Syrup , may potentiate some of the pharmacologic effects of CNS-active agents. If used together, it may lead to symptoms like confusion, central nervous system depression, impairment of thinking and judgment.

No, you should not take Niltuss DX Sugar Free Mixed Fruit Flavour Syrup if you need to undergo surgery as it may lead to excessive drowsiness and sleepiness when given along with anesthesia. Please inform your doctor before surgery if you are taking Niltuss DX Sugar Free Mixed Fruit Flavour Syrup as the doctor may stop it 72 hours before the surgery.

It is not recommended to take Niltuss DX Sugar Free Mixed Fruit Flavour Syrup along with any anti-depressant medication, especially MAO inhibitors (linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine), as it may lead to unpleasant side-effects or any drug interaction. Also, Niltuss DX Sugar Free Mixed Fruit Flavour Syrup should be taken at least 15 days after your last dose of anti-depressants.

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take Niltuss DX Sugar Free Mixed Fruit Flavour Syrup and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Niltuss DX Sugar Free Mixed Fruit Flavour Syrup should be used with caution and only when prescribed by a doctor in patients with glaucoma. As Niltuss DX Sugar Free Mixed Fruit Flavour Syrup may rarely worsen the symptoms of glaucoma.

Yes, Niltuss DX Sugar Free Mixed Fruit Flavour Syrup can cause sleepiness or drowsiness as a common side effect. Niltuss DX Sugar Free Mixed Fruit Flavour Syrup contains dextromethorphan and phenylephrine, which can lead to drowsiness, dizziness, and other side effects like nausea, dry mouth, and headache. Therefore, avoid activities that requires mental alertness until you know how Niltuss DX Sugar Free Mixed Fruit Flavour Syrup affects you.

No, taking Niltuss DX Sugar Free Mixed Fruit Flavour Syrup in a dose higher than recommended will not make it more effective but can actually be harmful. Overdosing can lead to severe side effects and toxicity. Therefore, follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.

It is unknown whether Niltuss DX Sugar Free Mixed Fruit Flavour Syrup passes into human milk. Therefore, please consult your doctor if you are supposed to breastfeed while taking Niltuss DX Sugar Free Mixed Fruit Flavour Syrup . Your doctor will prescribe Niltuss DX Sugar Free Mixed Fruit Flavour Syrup only if the benefits outweigh risks.

Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C in a cool and dry place. Protect it from sunlight and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Niltuss DX Sugar Free Mixed Fruit Flavour Syrup is primarily used to treat dry cough and relieve allergy symptoms such as a runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, and watery eyes. However, it is not typically recommended for chronic cough or asthma. Therefore, please consult your doctor for appropriate medications and treatments for chronic cough or asthma.

Both Niltuss DX Sugar Free Mixed Fruit Flavour Syrup and other cold or allergy medicines may contain dextromethorphan, phenylephrine, and chlorpheniramine as active components. Therefore, combining cold or allergy medicines with Niltuss DX Sugar Free Mixed Fruit Flavour Syrup increases the chance of side effects. So always consult your doctor before combining other medicines along with Niltuss DX Sugar Free Mixed Fruit Flavour Syrup .

Avoid alcohol that can increase the drowsiness and dizziness caused by Niltuss DX Sugar Free Mixed Fruit Flavour Syrup . Inform your doctor if you have any pre-existing conditions, such as heart, kidney, lung, liver, thyroid problems, diabetes, glaucoma, or prostate issues. Inform your doctor if you are taking other medications, or if you are breastfeeding, pregnant or planning pregnancy. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Niltuss DX Sugar Free Mixed Fruit Flavour Syrup to loosen mucus. Take Niltuss DX Sugar Free Mixed Fruit Flavour Syrup exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not exceed the recommended dose.

It is not known whether Niltuss DX Sugar Free Mixed Fruit Flavour Syrup can cause fetal harm. Therefore, please consult your doctor if you are pregnant before taking Niltuss DX Sugar Free Mixed Fruit Flavour Syrup . Your doctor will prescribe Niltuss DX Sugar Free Mixed Fruit Flavour Syrup only if the benefits outweigh risks.

The duration for using Niltuss DX Sugar Free Mixed Fruit Flavour Syrup depends on the severity of your symptoms and your doctor's advice. Generally, it is meant for short-term use to relieve symptoms like dry cough, runny nose, and sneezing. Follow your doctor's instructions on how long to use it and consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

The common side effects of Niltuss DX Sugar Free Mixed Fruit Flavour Syrup are dry mouth, throat or nose, drowsiness, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, restlessness or excitation. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.