Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup
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Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup contains an anti-tussive (relieve cough) medication primarily used to treat dry cough. A cough is a reflex action that helps to clear any foreign irritant or mucus in the throat.
Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup contains Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, a cough suppressant. It works by blocking the cough receptor present in the brain, which is known to cause cough.
The most common side effects of Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup are dizziness, drowsiness, sleepiness, confusion, and nausea. Most of these side effects 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 pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before starting Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup. Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup should be given to children only if prescribed by the doctor. Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup may cause drowsiness, so drive with caution. Let your doctor know if you are taking any prescription/non-prescription drugs or herbal products before starting Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup.
Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup is primarily used to treat dry cough. Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup contains Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, a cough suppressant. It works by blocking the cough receptor present in the brain, which is known to cause cough. Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup is generally prescribed for short-term treatment of dry cough.
Do not take Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup if you are allergic to any of the contents. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before starting Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup. If your condition does not improve or you have a recurring cough with fever, rash, please visit the doctor immediately, as this could be serious. Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup should be taken at least 15 days after the last dose of anti-depressants, especially monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO), as taking both together may be fatal.
Drug-Drug Interaction: Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup may interact with MAO inhibitor (isocarboxazid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine), anti-arrhythmic medications (amiodarone, propafenone, quinidine and flecainide), opioid analgesics (codeine, tramadol, morphine, methadone), anti-anxiety medications (fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline) and anti-fungal (terbinafine).
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have lung disease, depression, or anxiety, inform your doctor before taking Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup.
Dry cough: It is a reflex action that helps to clear any foreign irritant or mucus in the throat. Mostly cough lasts for a short time (two to three weeks), so it is acute. But sometimes, if it is persistent for more than eight weeks, it can lead to chronic cough. The most common causes of cough are cold/flu, asthma, emphysema, and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Alcohol
Unsafe
Avoid consumption of alcohol with Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup as it may cause increased drowsiness. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup.
Pregnancy
Caution
Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup belongs to pregnancy category C. Its safety in pregnancy is unknown, so it should be taken only if prescribed by a doctor.
Breast Feeding
Caution
The safety of Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup in breastfeeding women is unknown, so it should be taken only if prescribed by a doctor.
Driving
Caution
Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup may cause drowsiness or tiredness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup.
Liver
Caution
Take Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
Caution
Take Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney disease. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Children
Caution
Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup is not recommended for children below the age of 4. Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup should be given to children only if prescribed by a child specialist.
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