Rapitus Plus Syrup 100 ml

Rapitus Plus Syrup 100 ml belongs to a class of medication called ‘cough and cold preparations’ primarily used to treat dry cough. Coughing (dry or productive) is a body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. There are two types of coughs, namely: Dry cough and chesty cough. A dry cough is tickly and doesn't produce any vicious or thick mucus, while a chesty cough (wet cough) means mucous or sputum is produced to help clear your airways. 

Rapitus Plus Syrup 100 ml is a combination of two drugs, namely: Levodropropizine (cough suppressant) and Chlorpheniramine (antihistamine). Levodropropizine belongs to the class of cough suppressants that works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough center in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Chlorpheniramine belongs to the class of antihistamines (anti-allergic drugs) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. 

Take Rapitus Plus Syrup 100 ml as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Rapitus Plus Syrup 100 ml based on your medical condition. Some people may experience dry mouth, drowsiness, vomiting, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, or tiredness. Most of these side effects of Rapitus Plus Syrup 100 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Rapitus Plus Syrup 100 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Rapitus Plus Syrup 100 ml. Rapitus Plus Syrup 100 ml is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Rapitus Plus Syrup 100 ml to loosen mucus and protect yourself from being dehydrated or overheated during exercise and in hot weather as Rapitus Plus Syrup 100 ml contains chlorpheniramine that decreases sweating and increases the risk of heatstroke. If you have high blood pressure, fits, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), chronic bronchitis, asthma, cough with mucus, cough caused by smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), blockage in stomach or intestines, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), enlarged prostate, pheochromocytoma (tumor in the adrenal glands), kidney, liver, heart or urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking Rapitus Plus Syrup 100 ml.

Rapitus Plus Syrup 100 ml is a combination of two drugs, namely: Levodropropizine and Chlorpheniramine. Levodropropizine belongs to the class of cough suppressants that works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough, thereby decreasing the urge to cough. Chlorpheniramine belongs to the class of antihistamines (anti-allergic drugs) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps to provide relief from symptoms of allergy such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness.

• Constipation
• Vomiting
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness
• Urinary retention
• Sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
• Blurred or double vision
• Skin Rash
• Headache

If you are allergic to Rapitus Plus Syrup 100 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Rapitus Plus Syrup 100 ml. Rapitus Plus Syrup 100 ml is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Rapitus Plus Syrup 100 ml to loosen mucus and protect yourself from being dehydrated or overheated during exercise and in hot weather as Rapitus Plus Syrup 100 ml contains chlorpheniramine that decreases sweating and increases the risk of heatstroke. If you have high blood pressure, fits, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), chronic bronchitis, asthma, cough with mucus, cough caused by smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), blockage in stomach or intestines, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), enlarged prostate, pheochromocytoma (tumor in the adrenal glands), kidney, liver, heart or urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking Rapitus Plus Syrup 100 ml.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Rapitus Plus Syrup 100 ml may have interaction with anti-allergic drugs (diphenhydramine, cetirizine), cough suppressants (dextromethorphan), antidepressants (duloxetine, sertraline), narcotic analgesics (hydrocodone) and antianxiety drug (alprazolam).

Drug-Food Interaction: Rapitus Plus Syrup 100 ml may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid consumption of alcohol with Rapitus Plus Syrup 100 ml as it may increase the risk of adverse effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, impairment in thinking, or difficulty in concentrating.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have high blood pressure, fits, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), chronic bronchitis, asthma, cough with mucus, cough caused by smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), blockage in stomach or intestines, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), enlarged prostate, pheochromocytoma (tumor in the adrenal glands), kidney, liver, heart or urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking Rapitus Plus Syrup 100 ml.

• DIPHENHYDRAMINE
• CETIRIZINE
• DEXTROMETHORPHAN
• DULOXETINE
• SERTRALINE
• HYDROCODONE
• ALPRAZOLAM

• Avoid dairy products such as milk as it may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods to have relief from cough. Instead replace baked foods, fried foods, white bread, white pasta, French fries, sugary desserts and chips with green leafy vegetables.
• Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dry throat while you have a cough and loosen mucus.
• Avoid citrus fruits as it may worsen the cough. Eat fruits rich in water content such as pears, watermelon, peaches and pineapples.

You are recommended to inform your doctor that you are taking Rapitus Plus Syrup 100 ml before undergoing any medical tests or surgery.

Cough: Coughing is a body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. Coughs may be dry or productive. A productive cough (wet cough) brings up sputum (phlegm, mucus, and other matter) from the lungs. Cough is commonly caused as a response to allergy or viral infection but coughing up mucus is possibly an indication of infection in the respiratory tract. If you are coughing thick, solid white mucus, it indicates you may have a bacterial infection in the airways. If the mucus is clear or light-colored, it indicates you may have allergies or a minor infection in the respiratory tract, and yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection.