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compositionComposition:CHLORPHENIRAMINE-2MG+LEVODROPROPIZINE-30MG
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Voltikoff Syrup 100 ml

Voltikoff Syrup is used to treat dry cough. It contains Levodropropizine and Chlorpheniramine, which work by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Some people may experience dry mouth, drowsiness, vomiting, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, or tiredness. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

CHLORPHENIRAMINE-2MG+LEVODROPROPIZINE-30MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Reevolt Pharma

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Voltikoff Syrup

Voltikoff Syrup is used to relieve a dry, hacking cough and associated allergy symptoms. It may be available with or without a prescription, depending on the product and local regulations. It helps calm the cough reflex while relieving symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes. Persistent cough and allergy symptoms can affect sleep, daily activities, and overall comfort. This oral liquid helps relieve symptoms of dry cough and allergy-related respiratory irritation and supports recovery when used as directed.

For the best results, take Voltikoff Syrup regularly and as prescribed by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food, though taking it with food can help prevent stomach upset. Staying well-hydrated by drinking water and using a cool-mist humidifier in your home can also help soothe your airways.

While taking Voltikoff Syrup , you may experience mild and temporary side effects such as drowsiness, dry mouth, or lightheadedness. These symptoms usually go away on their own, but you should consult your doctor immediately if you experience severe dizziness, skin rashes, or a rapid heart rate.

It is important to discuss your health history with your doctor before taking Voltikoff Syrup . especially if you have glaucoma, liver damage, kidney issues, or difficulty urinating. Do not take this medication if you have a wet cough that produces a lot of mucus, or if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.

This liquid can interact with alcohol and sleep medications, which can heavily increase drowsiness and slow down your breathing. Pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and elderly patients should always consult their doctor before using Voltikoff Syrup to ensure it is completely safe for them.

Uses of Voltikoff Syrup

Voltikoff Syrup is used to treat coughs and colds, mainly a dry cough without mucus. The detailed uses of Voltikoff Syrup are as follows:

  • Dry Cough: Voltikoff Syrup quietens a dry, irritating cough that does not produce any phlegm, helping your throat to heal and rest.
  • Allergic Rhinitis: It relieves common allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, itchy throat, and watery eyes.
  • Common Cold Symptoms: It helps relieve throat irritation, runny nose, sneezing, and other allergy-related symptoms associated with upper respiratory tract infections.

Key Benefits

Voltikoff Syrup helps relieve dry cough and allergy-related symptoms that can interfere with daily activities and sleep. Reducing cough frequency and controlling allergic reactions helps improve comfort and supports recovery. Benefits may include:

  • Relief from persistent dry, irritating cough.
  • Reduced throat irritation and discomfort caused by frequent coughing.
  • Relief from runny nose and nasal irritation associated with allergic reactions.
  • Improved sleep by reducing nighttime cough and allergy-related disturbances.
  • Helps restore comfort and supports recovery from respiratory irritation.

Directions for Use

  • Shake the bottle well before each use.
  • Measure the prescribed dose using the supplied measuring cup or syringe.
  • Swallow the liquid directly. You may drink water afterwards if needed.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions regarding dose and treatment duration.

How Voltikoff Syrup Works

Voltikoff Syrup contains Levodropropizine and Chlorpheniramine. • Levodropropizine: It helps relieve dry, irritating cough by acting mainly on the nerve endings in the airways that trigger coughing. Unlike some cough medicines that work mainly in the brain, it acts directly in the airways to help reduce coughing. • Chlorpheniramine: It is a first-generation antihistamine that helps relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, and throat irritation by blocking histamine. Because it can cause drowsiness, caution is advised when performing activities that require alertness.
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Voltikoff Syrup as it may increase the adverse effects. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Voltikoff Syrup .

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Pregnancy

Caution

The safety of Voltikoff Syrup in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Voltikoff Syrup may be excreted in breast milk and cause harm to the baby. Therefore, Voltikoff Syrup should not be used in breastfeeding mothers without doctor’s advice.

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Driving

Caution

Voltikoff Syrup may cause dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision or impair thinking in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Voltikoff Syrup .

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Liver

Caution

Take Voltikoff Syrup with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases. Your doctor may adjust the dose as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Voltikoff Syrup with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases. Your doctor may adjust the dose as needed.

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Children

Caution

Voltikoff Syrup is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. However, please consult a doctor before using Voltikoff Syrup in children.

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Heart

Unsafe

Voltikoff Syrup is not recommended for use in heart patients as it can lead to cardiovascular effects. However, consult your physician.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Voltikoff Syrup should be given with caution in elderly patients due to an increased risk of side effects. Seek medical advice before using Voltikoff Syrup .

What if I have taken an overdose of Voltikoff Syrup

If you take too much of Voltikoff Syrup , you may experience severe drowsiness, rapid heartbeat, extreme dizziness, or shallow breathing. Seek emergency medical attention immediately. Call emergency services (112 in India) or go to the nearest hospital. You may also contact a poison control centre for additional guidance. When seeking emergency help, take the medicine bottle or packaging with you if possible. This helps healthcare professionals identify the exact ingredients and amount taken.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Stay well hydrated: Drink plenty of warm fluids such as herbal teas, broths, or warm water to keep your throat moist and help relieve irritation.
  • Use a humidifier: Use a cool-mist humidifier in your room to add moisture to the air, which can help reduce cough triggers caused by dryness.
  • Avoid respiratory irritants: Stay away from allergens, cigarette smoke, dust, and strong chemical fumes, as they can irritate your airways and worsen coughing.
  • Soothe throat irritation: Suck on throat lozenges or hard candies to help calm a ticklish throat and reduce the urge to cough.

Have a query?

How Soon It Starts Working

  • The time required for Voltikoff Syrup to start to work: The time required for Voltikoff Syrup to show its action is not clinically established.
  • The time for which the effects of Voltikoff Syrup last: The duration of action for Voltikoff Syrup is not clinically established.

What if you forget to take Voltikoff Syrup

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed one and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are unsure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

Drug Warnings

  • Inspect the medicine before each dose: Do not use the liquid if it appears cloudy, has changed colour, or contains visible particles.
  • Measure each dose accurately: Always use the measuring cup, spoon, or syringe provided with the medicine to ensure you take the correct amount.
  • Avoid activities requiring alertness: Voltikoff Syrup may cause drowsiness and slow your reaction time. Avoid driving, riding a bicycle, or operating heavy machinery until you know how it affects you.
  • Avoid alcohol during treatment: Drinking alcohol while taking Voltikoff Syrup can increase drowsiness, dizziness, and the risk of accidents.
  • Check the expiry date before use: Do not take the medicine if it has expired, and always ensure the bottle is within its recommended shelf life.
  • Do not use for mucus-producing coughs: Voltikoff Syrup is not suitable for a wet or productive cough with excessive mucus, as reducing the cough reflex may make it harder to clear mucus from the airways and lungs.
  • Avoid Voltikoff Syrup if you have an allergy: Do not take Voltikoff Syrup if you are allergic to Levodropropizine, Chlorpheniramine, or any of its ingredients.
  • Use caution with certain medical conditions: Do not take Voltikoff Syrup if you have certain types of glaucoma, severe difficulty passing urine, or urinary retention unless advised by your doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's recommendations: Do not use Voltikoff Syrup if your doctor has advised you to avoid cough suppressants or antihistamines due to an existing medical condition or previous adverse reaction.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions

  • Sedatives and sleeping pills: Can increase drowsiness and slow breathing.
  • Antihistamines: May increase side effects such as dry mouth and blurred vision.
  • MAO inhibitors (older antidepressant medicines used to treat depression):  May interact with the chlorpheniramine component and increase the risk of severe drowsiness or other serious side effects. Inform your doctor about all medicines you are taking before starting treatment.
  • Herbal remedies that cause drowsiness (e.g., valerian or kava): May increase sleepiness, dizziness, and reduced alertness when taken with Voltikoff Syrup .
  • Anticholinergic medicines (such as some bladder medicines, antipsychotic medicines, or medicines used for Parkinson's disease): May increase side effects such as dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, and difficulty passing urine.

Drug-Food Interactions

  • Alcohol: Can significantly increase dizziness and drowsiness.

Drug-Disease Interactions

  • Glaucoma: Chlorpheniramine may increase pressure inside the eye and can worsen certain types of glaucoma, especially narrow-angle glaucoma (a condition where fluid pressure builds up inside the eye).
  • Prostate enlargement: May increase difficulty passing urine.
  • Liver or kidney disease: May slow medicine clearance and increase side effects.
Chlorpheniramine + LevodropropizinePotassium chloride
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Chlorpheniramine + LevodropropizinePotassium citrate
Critical

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Chlorpheniramine + LevodropropizinePotassium chloride
Critical
How does the drug interact with Voltikoff Syrup 100 ml:
Taking Voltikoff Syrup 100 ml together with Potassium chloride (in tablet or capsule form) can increase the risk of stomach ulcers and bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Voltikoff Syrup 100 ml with Potassium chloride it not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Chlorpheniramine + LevodropropizinePotassium citrate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Voltikoff Syrup 100 ml:
Taking Voltikoff Syrup 100 ml together with Potassium citrate (in tablet or capsule form) can increase the risk of stomach ulcers and bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Voltikoff Syrup 100 ml with Potassium citrate is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Chlorpheniramine + LevodropropizineSodium oxybate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Voltikoff Syrup 100 ml:
Taking Voltikoff Syrup 100 ml with Sodium oxybate can enhance the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Voltikoff Syrup 100 ml with Sodium oxybate can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience- drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, confusion, low blood pressure, breathing difficulty, and impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination, consult a doctor. You should take care when getting up from a sitting or lying posture, and avoid operating machinery, driving, or participating in any potentially dangerous activity requiring mental attention and motor coordination for at least six hours after taking sodium oxybate. Do not discontinue using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Chlorpheniramine + LevodropropizineTopiramate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Voltikoff Syrup 100 ml:
Taking Voltikoff Syrup 100 ml with Topiramate can increase the risk of side effects including high body temperatures and decreased sweating, sun stroke.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Voltikoff Syrup 100 ml together with Topiramate can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. During warm weather and when exercising, you should drink lots of fluids. If your sweating is less than usual or you have a fever, if you feel lightheaded or dizzy, consult a doctor. Avoid activities requiring mental attention such as driving or operating dangerous machinery. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Chlorpheniramine + LevodropropizineKetamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Voltikoff Syrup 100 ml:
Co-administration of Voltikoff Syrup 100 ml with Ketamine can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Voltikoff Syrup 100 ml together with Ketamine can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, and breathing difficulty. Avoid activities requiring mental focus such as driving, operating dangerous machinery. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Chlorpheniramine + LevodropropizineIdelalisib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Voltikoff Syrup 100 ml:
Taking Voltikoff Syrup 100 ml together with Idelalisib can increase the levels of Chlorpheniramine which may lead to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Voltikoff Syrup 100 ml together with Idelalisib can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Food Interactions

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FAQs

Voltikoff Syrup is used to treat dry cough.
Voltikoff Syrup contains Levodropropizine and Chlorpheniramine. Levodropropizine is a cough suppressant that decreases the activity of the cough centre in the brain, decreasing the urge to cough. Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine (anti-allergic drug) that blocks the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps to provide relief from symptoms of allergy such as sneezing, a runny nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, congestion or stiffness.
No, you should strictly avoid alcohol while taking Voltikoff Syrup . Alcohol can greatly increase the drowsiness and dizziness caused by the medication, which can be dangerous. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns.
Dry mouth is a common side effect. You can find relief by sipping water frequently, sucking on sugar-free hard candies, or using a humidifier. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if the dryness is severe.
Voltikoff Syrup may be used to provide relief from allergic symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, throat irritation or watery eyes. Voltikoff Syrup contains Chlorpheniramine, an anti-allergic drug that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions.
You are recommended to avoid taking Voltikoff Syrup if you have asthma, glaucoma, an enlarged prostate, urinary problems, or blockage in the stomach or intestines. However, if you have any of these conditions, please inform your doctor before taking Voltikoff Syrup .
You should only give Voltikoff Syrup to a child if it has been specifically prescribed by a paediatrician. Children are more sensitive to its side effects, so always talk to your doctor or pharmacist for the correct pediatric guidance.
You are recommended to take Voltikoff Syrup for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms persist or worsen, such as rash, fever, or persistent headache, after one week of using Voltikoff Syrup , please consult your doctor.
No, you are not recommended to stop taking Voltikoff Syrup without consulting your doctor as it may worsen cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Voltikoff Syrup for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Voltikoff Syrup , please consult your doctor.
Yes, drowsiness is a common side effect of Voltikoff Syrup . Avoid taking it right before activities that require your full attention, and talk to your doctor if the sleepiness is severe.
Yes, Voltikoff Syrup may cause serious side effects, although these occur in rare cases. These may include difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, sudden decrease in blood pressure, blurred vision, excitability, or feeling irritated. If you experience any of these side effects, stop using Voltikoff Syrup and seek medical attention immediately.
Taking more than the recommended dose of Voltikoff Syrup will not make it more effective and can be harmful. If you feel that the current dose is not working or if your symptoms worsen, please consult your doctor. They may adjust the dose or prescribe a different medication based on your condition.
If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking Voltikoff Syrup . Some ingredients may pass into breast milk and could affect your baby. Your doctor will help determine whether Voltikoff Syrup is suitable for you.
Do not use Voltikoff Syrup if you are allergic to it or if you have severe liver impairment, bronchorrhea, or disturbed muco-ciliary function (such as Kartagener syndrome or bronchial dyskinesia). Additionally, Voltikoff Syrup is not suitable for individuals with rare hereditary problems, including fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption, or sucrose-isomaltase insufficiency. It is also essential to inform your doctor before using Voltikoff Syrup if you have kidney disease, are taking other medications, or are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Store Voltikoff Syrup in a cool and dry place at room temperature below 25°C, away from sunlight and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.
The common side effects of Voltikoff Syrup are dry mouth, drowsiness, vomiting, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, or tiredness. Please consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.
It is best to avoid driving or operating machinery after taking Voltikoff Syrup , as it can make you feel sleepy, dizzy, or less alert. Talk to your doctor if you need to perform these activities.
No, Voltikoff Syrup is specifically designed for dry, non-productive coughs. Suppressing a wet cough can prevent your lungs from clearing out mucus, which could lead to complications. Talk to your doctor for an appropriate medicine.
The safety of Voltikoff Syrup during pregnancy has not been fully established. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, talk to your doctor to weigh the benefits and potential risks before taking Voltikoff Syrup .
Consult your doctor if your cough lasts longer than 5 to 7 days, keeps returning, worsens despite treatment, or is accompanied by fever, chest pain, breathing difficulties, coloured mucus, wheezing, or unexplained weight loss. These symptoms may indicate an underlying condition that requires further evaluation.

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