Tussmax Syrup

Tussmax Syrup is a medicine used to treat dry cough. It works by suppressing the cough reflex in the brain. It also widens the airway by narrowing the small blood vessels in the nose and provides relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.

Tussmax Syrup is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, vomiting, upset stomach, loss of appetite, headache, rash, itching, and insomnia. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make sleepiness worse.

Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before you start taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy.

• Treatment of Dry cough

Treatment of Dry cough
A dry cough is a cough where no phlegm or mucus is produced. It may cause a tickling sensation or itching in the throat and may be due to cold, flu, allergies or throat irritants. Tussmax Syrup suppresses severe dry cough and gives you relief from an itchy throat. Along with taking Tussmax Syrup, gargling with warm salt water and having ginger or honey can help you manage dry cough.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Tussmax

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain
• Vomiting
• Upset stomach
• Loss of appetite
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Rash
• Itching
• Hives
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Tussmax Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Tussmax Syrup is a combination of three medicines: Guaifenesin, dextromethorphan and phenylephrine which relieve dry cough. Guaifenesin is an expectorant which decreases the stickiness of mucus (phlegm) and helps in its removal from the airways. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that relieves cough by reducing the activity of cough centre in the brain. Phenylephrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.

• Tussmax Syrup is prescribed to get relief from a dry cough.
• Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.
• Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers.
• Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications, e.g., anti-depressants.
• Consult your doctor if you do not see any improvement and have cough for more than 7 days.
• Inform your doctor if you have had a cough for a long time or if you have asthma or suffer from serious asthma attacks, or if your cough is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache.

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