Tutu Linctus

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Aamorb Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Promethazine (1.5mg/5ml) + Pholcodine (1.5mg/5ml)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	Yes
Therapeutic Class	RESPIRATORY
User Rating	4.2
User Reviews	627

FAQ

My child is 4 years old and has asthma. Is Tutu Linctus the right choice?

Do not give Tutu Linctus if your child is under 6 years of age. Moreover, it is best not to give this medicine if your child has any serious underlying breathing problems such as asthma as Tutu Linctus can cause serious side effects in such cases.

My child has been cranky and unable to sleep for the last few nights. Can I give Tutu Linctus to make my child sleep?

No, Tutu Linctus should never be given to induce sleep. Tutu Linctus is a medicine that treats dry cough and should be used only after consulting a doctor. You must remember that this medicine may cause addiction. So, be cautious and use it only in the prescribed doses. Also, refrain from giving this medicine if your child is suffering from sleeplessness as this medicine can mask the symptoms of underlying sleep disorders like insomnia. It is always best to consult your child’s doctor before giving this medicine to your child.

My child has to participate in a sports event at school. Can I give Tutu Linctus before his performance?

This medicine may slow down normal nerve functioning. So, avoid giving Tutu Linctus to your child if he/she is scheduled to perform tasks that require mental alertness.

When should I call my child’s doctor right away?

Stop this medicine immediately if your child develops a red, scaly rash with bumps under the skin and vesicles along with fever soon after taking Tutu Linctus. Call your child’s doctor without a delay.

Where should I store Tutu Linctus at home?

Keep Tutu Linctus out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake. Keep it at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light.

What if I forget to give Tutu Linctus to my child?

Do not panic. If you miss a dose of Tutu Linctus, give it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose. In case of any confusion, do consult your child’s doctor.

Tutu Linctus Reviews

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.

How Tutu Linctus Works

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.

How to Use Tutu Linctus

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.

Benefits of Tutu Linctus

In 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.

Uses of Tutu Linctus

Treatment of Dry cough

Tutu Linctus Side Effects

Safety Tips

Kidney ^CAUTION

Tutu Linctus should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tutu Linctus may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, caution is advised in patients with severe kidney disease. Consult your child's doctor before giving Promethazine+Pholcodine to your child.

Liver ^CAUTION

Tutu Linctus should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tutu Linctus may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

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.
Do not give Tutu Linctus to children below the age of 6 years.
Tutu Linctus has addictive properties. Make sure to give the medicine as prescribed.
Some home care tips:Ask your child to gargle with warm saline water.Give honey and ginger to your child as it helps soothe an itchy throat.Avoid giving fried or spicy food to your child because these trigger coughing and can cause throat irritation.Give plenty of fluids to your child. Frequent sips of water help lubricate the dry throat.
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.
Do not share your child’s medicine with other children even if they have a similar illness.