Tutu Linctus

Tutu Linctus contains two active medicines. These work together to effectively treat dry cough (cough without mucus) that may occur in children due to allergic conditions such as common cold or hay fever. It also helps relieve symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, or watery eyes.

Give Tutu Linctus to your child orally, either before or after food but prefer giving it at a fixed time. The doctor will prescribe the dose based upon the child's body weight, age, and clinical condition. Usually, Tutu Linctus is prescribed to be given up to 3 times a day. Do not continue the course for more than 4 to 5 days unless advised otherwise. Stick to the dose, time, and way as prescribed by the doctor.

If your child vomits within 30 minutes of the intake, help the child calm down and repeat the same dose. However, skip the dose if it is already the time for the next dose. Make sure not to double up the dose as overdose can cause side effects. Also, do not give Tutu Linctus with any other cough or cold medicine as that may also lead to increased side effects.

Tutu Linctus can cause some minor and temporary side effects such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, drowsiness, dizziness, skin rash, excitation, or confusion. Usually, these episodes subside on their own. However, if worrisome, do seek medical assistance.

Never self-medicate your child. Always consult your child's doctor before giving any medicine to your child. Let the doctor know about your child's complete medical history as it is significant in the formulation of your child's care plan.

• Treatment of Dry cough

Treatment of Dry cough
A dry cough, also termed a non-productive cough, is a reflex action of our body in an attempt to clear out air passage. There is usually no mucus production in such cases. It is commonly associated with allergic conditions such as the common cold and hay fever. Tutu Linctus suppresses severe dry cough as well as allergic symptoms like runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes, congestion, and renders relief.

Tutu Linctus does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of Zytolix P

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Constipation
• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Skin rash
• Excitement
• Confusion

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. Tutu Linctus may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Tutu Linctus is a combination of two medicines: Promethazine and Pholcodine, which together relieve dry cough. Promethazine is an antiallergic. It blocks the action of a chemical messenger (histamine) which is responsible to trigger cough due to allergy. Pholcodine is a cough suppressant. It suppresses cough by reducing the activity of the cough center in the brain.

• Do not give Tutu Linctus to children below the age of 6 years.

• Tutu Linctus causes mild sedation as a side effect. Never give this medicine to your child to induce sleep in your child as it can harm.

• Tutu Linctus has addictive properties. Make sure to give the medicine as prescribed.

• Do not share your child’s medicine with other children even if they have a similar illness.

• Tutu Linctus is not effective in treating any type of cough triggered due to underlying breathing illness such as asthma. Consult your child’s doctor before giving Tutu Linctus to your child.

• Some home care tips:

  1. Ask your child to gargle with warm saline water.
  2. Give honey and ginger to your child as it helps soothe an itchy throat.
  3. Avoid giving fried or spicy food to your child because these trigger coughing and can cause throat irritation.
  4. Give plenty of fluids to your child. Frequent sips of water help lubricate the dry throat.

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