Zertion AM Syrup
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Zerdia Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. |
Active Ingredient | Ambroxol (50mg) + Guaifenesin (50mg) + Levocetirizine (1mg) + Menthol (1mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
User Rating | 4.4 |
User Reviews | 768 |
FAQ
What if you forget to take Zertion AM?
If you miss a dose of Zertion AM, take it as soon as possible. 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.
Zertion AM Syrup Reviews
Zertion AM is a combination medicine used in the treatment of cough with mucus. It thins mucus in the nose, windpipe and lungs making it easier to cough out. It also relieves allergic symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing and also relieves minor throat irritation.
Zertion AM 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, vomiting, dryness in the mouth, stomach discomfort, headache, rash, and fatigue. 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 taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Zertion AM 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, vomiting, dryness in the mouth, stomach discomfort, headache, rash, and fatigue. 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 taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
How Zertion AM Syrup Works
Zertion AM is a combination of four medicines: Ambroxol, Guaifenesin, Levocetirizine and Menthol which relieve cough with mucus.
How to Use Zertion AM Syrup
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. Zertion AM may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Zertion AM Syrup
- In Cough with mucus: Zertion AM gives relief from cough with mucus. It helps to loosen thick mucus, reduces its stickiness and thus makes it easier to cough out. This makes breathing easy and reduces the frequency of coughing. Zertion AM will also relieve allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Along with medications, drink enough luke warm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.
Uses of Zertion AM Syrup
- Cough with mucus
Zertion AM Syrup Side Effects
Safety Tips
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Zertion AM during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zertion AM is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Zertion AM may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Zertion AM may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zertion AM is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Zertion AM may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Zertion AM may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Driving
UNSAFE
Zertion AM may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Quick Tips
- Zertion AM is prescribed to get relief from cough with mucus.
- In general, most coughs do not last more than 2 weeks. If your cough does last longer than this then its better to see your doctor.
- If you are drowsy after taking Zertion AM, you should not drive or operate any machinery.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications for e.g. anti-depressants.
- Drink warm water to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
- Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended. Use a proper measuring cup or spoon to measure the dosage.
- Zertion AM should not be given to kids.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers or asthma.
References
- Levocitrizine. Slough, Berkshire: UCB Pharma Limited; 2007 [revised 17 Apr. 2019].
- Drugs.com. Guaifenesin.
- ScienceDirect. Ammonium chloride.
- European Medicine Agency. Ambroxol; 2001.
- ScienceDirect. Menthol.