Tussin-DMR Syrup
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Synchem Lab |
Active Ingredient | Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (15mg/5ml) + Cetirizine (5mg/5ml) + Phenylephrine (10mg/5ml) + Ambroxol (30mg/5ml) + Guaifenesin (100mg/5ml) + Sodium Citrate (75mg/5ml) |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
User Rating | 4.2 |
User Reviews | 341 |
FAQ
Tussin-DMR Syrup Reviews
Tussin-DMR may be 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.
Common side effects of this medication include sedation (sleepiness), dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, gastrointestinal discomfort, and headache. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Let your doctor know if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause dizziness and 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 dizziness worse.
Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. Keep it out of reach of children. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
How Tussin-DMR Syrup Works
How to Use Tussin-DMR Syrup
Benefits of Tussin-DMR Syrup
- In 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. Tussin-DMR suppresses dry cough and gives you relief from an itchy throat. Apart from this, it also reduces symptoms of allergy like watery eyes, sneezing and runny nose. Along with taking Tussin-DMR, gargling with warm salt water and having ginger or honey can help you manage dry cough.
Uses of Tussin-DMR Syrup
- Treatment of Dry cough
Tussin-DMR Syrup Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- If you are drowsy after taking Tussin-DMR, you should not drive or operate machinery.
- Take exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not increase the dosage or take it longer than recommended.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications, such as those for depression.
- Consult your doctor if you do not see any improvement and have had a cough for more than 7 days.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers or asthma.
References
- National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem Compound Summary for CID 6224, Sodium Citrate.
- Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide + Guaifenesin + Phenylephrine [Drug Facts]. Nashville, TN: Westminster Pharmaceuticals, LLC; 2018.