Children's Cold Remedy Tusin Syrup 95 ml Not available

Indication

Relief of cough and chest congestion due to cold, bronchitis

Ingredients

• Guaifenesin 100mg + Dextromethorphan HBr 10mg per 5ml

Direction

Children 6-12: 5ml every 4 hours. Adults: 10ml every 4 hours. Max 6 doses/24h.

Side effects

• Drowsiness
• nausea
• dizziness
• stomach upset.

Precautions

• Contraindicated in children under 2 years without specific medical advice
• dextromethorphan is generally not recommended in children under 4 years.
• Contraindicated in patients taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or within 14 days of stopping MAOIs — risk of serotonin syndrome.
• Avoid use with sedatives
• antihistamines
• or alcohol due to additive CNS depressant effects.
• Do not use to suppress productive cough
• seek medical advice if cough is persistent
• accompanied by fever
• rash
• or headache.
• Use with caution in patients with asthma or chronic respiratory conditions.
• Use with caution in patients with hepatic impairment.
• Dextromethorphan has abuse potential at high doses.
• Consult a doctor before use in patients taking serotonergic drugs (SSRIs
• SNRIs
• triptans) due to risk of serotonin syndrome.
• Keep out of reach of children.