Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Precautions for TUSQ D COUGH LOZENGES and its Constituents
- 5 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Technical Classification
- 8 Prescription Statistics
- 8.1 How Frequently is it taken?
- 8.2 How long was it prescribed?
- 8.3 What is the break-up across patient age-group?
- 8.4 What is the gender-breakup across patients?
- 8.5 What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
- 8.6 Most common Medicines advised along-side?
- 8.7 Most common Home Remedies advised along-side?
- 9 Available Alternatives for TUSQ D COUGH LOZENGES
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Overview
TUSQ D COUGH LOZENGES is a Schedule H drug.TUSQ D COUGH LOZENGES is composed of: DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (5 MG), AMYLMETACRESOL (0.6 MG)
Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex. Dextromethorphan is used to treat a cough. Dextromethorphan will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema. Do not use it if you are using or have used an MAO inhibitor within the past 14 days of the treatment.
Usage
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE is generally used to treat: Runny Nose And Dry CoughDEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE can address symptoms like: Cough
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 4yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
Precautions for TUSQ D COUGH LOZENGES and its Constituents
- Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children.
- Do not use any other over-the-counter cough, cold, or allergy medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist.
- Dextromethorphan may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
- Dextromethorphan may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
- Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase some of the side effects of dextromethorphan. This medication can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
- Avoid taking diet pills, caffeine pills, or other stimulants (such as ADHD medications) without your doctor’s advice.
Symptoms of Overdosage
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE over-dosage can result in: Eyes Blurred Vision, Confusion, Difficulty Urinating, Drowsiness, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomit, Difficulty Breathing, Restless Or Irritability, NervousnessCommon Side-Effects
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE : Confusion, Constipation, Dizziness, Head Headache, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen PainTechnical Classification
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE is categorized as: ANTITUSSIVES / RESPIRATORY AGENTSPrescription Statistics
Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.How Frequently is it taken?
| 3 Times Daily | 51% |
| 2 Times Daily (1-0-1) | 15% |
| Others | 13% |
| SOS | 10% |
| 2 Times Daily | 5% |
How long was it prescribed?
| 3 Days | 61% |
| 5 Days | 21% |
| 2 Days | 10% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
| Below 5yrs | 1% |
| 5 to 12yrs | 1% |
| 12 to 18yrs | 10% |
| 18 to 35yrs | 46% |
| 35 to 50yrs | 31% |
| 50 to 60yrs | 6% |
| 60 to 70yrs | 3% |
| 70yrs and above | 2% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
| Females | 56% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
| General Practitioner | 30% |
| Physician | 24% |
| Internist | 19% |
| Gynaecologist | 17% |
| Gynaecologist And Obstetrician | 4% |
| ENT | 2% |
| None | 2% |
| Pediatrician | 1% |
| Pulmonologist | 1% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
| BETADINE GARGLE | 17% |
| DOLO TAB 650MG | 17% |
| WIKORYL TAB | 12% |
| MONTAIR-LC TAB | 10% |
Most common Home Remedies advised along-side?
| Warm saline gargle (Relief) | 10% |
Available Alternatives for TUSQ D COUGH LOZENGES
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| COF Q LOZENGE | INR 10.68 for 6 LOZENGES | DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, AMYLMETACRESOL 0.6 MG |
| TUSQ D | INR 36 for 6 LOZENGES | DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, AMYLMETACRESOL 0.6 MG |
| TUSQ D COUGH LOZENGES | INR 36 for 6 LOZENGES | DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5 MG, AMYLMETACRESOL 0.6 MG |
| TUSQ D LOZENGE GINGER | INR 35 for 6 LOZENGES | DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, AMYLMETACRESOL 0.6 MG |
| TUSQ D ORANGE LOZENGE | INR 36 for 6 LOZENGES | DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, AMYLMETACRESOL 0.6 MG |
| TUSQ D SF LOZENGE | INR 36 for 6 LOZENGES | DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, AMYLMETACRESOL 0.6 MG |
| TUSQ-D COUGH LOZENGES LOZ | INR 36 for 6 LOZENGES | DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5 MG, AMYLMETACRESOL 0.6 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| ZEDEX LOZENGE | INR 74.9 for 10 LOZENGES | AMYLMETACRESOL , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 0.6 MG |