TUSSMAX SYP

Overview

TUSSMAX SYP is a Schedule H drug.

TUSSMAX SYP is composed of: DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE ( ), GUAIFENESIN ( ), PHENYLEPHRINE ( )

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.
Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth.Guaifenesin is used to reduce chest congestion caused by the common cold, infections, or allergies.It promotes lower respiratory tract drainage by thinning the mucus in the air passages to make it easier to cough up the mucus and clear the airways. 


Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose). Phenylephrine is used to treat nasal and sinus congestion or congestion of the tubes that drain fluid from your inner ears called the eustachian (yoo-STAY-shun) tubes.

Usage

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE is generally used to treat: Runny Nose And Dry Cough
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE can address symptoms like: Cough

GUAIFENESIN is generally used to treat: Bronchitis, Laryngitis, Pharyngitis, Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Whooping Cough
GUAIFENESIN can address symptoms like: Shortness Of Breath, Difficulty Breathing, Wheezing, Cough, Chest Pain, Chest Discomfort, Fever, Head Headache, Fatigue (tiredness), Rapid Heart Rate (pulse)

PHENYLEPHRINE can address symptoms like: Nasal Congestion

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 < 2yrs

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 TUSSMAX SYP 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. 

  • You should not use guaifenesin if you are allergic to guaifenesin.
  • Use guaifenesin exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.
  • Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
  • Take guaifenesin with food if it upsets your stomach.Measure the liquid form of guaifenesin with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon.
  • Do not crush, chew, break, or open a controlled-release, delayed-release, or extended-release tablet or capsule. Swallow it whole. Breaking or opening the pill may cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.
  • Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
  • This medication may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.
  • The liquid forms and powder packets of this medication may contain aspartame. If you have phenylketonuria  or any other condition that requires you to restrict your intake of aspartame (or phenylalanine), consult your doctor or pharmacist about using this product safely.
  • Use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle; discard after 4 weeks of opening even if not used

Do not give phenylephrine containing products to children younger than 4 years of age. It may cause serious side effects or cause of death in children. Do not use this medication for longer duration, it may cause rebound congestion in prolonged or excessive use of nasal or eye drops. Caution should be exercised in patients with history of severe increase in thyroid hormone, severe heart disease, diabetes, prostate enlargement, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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, Nervousness

Common Side-Effects

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE : Confusion, Constipation, Dizziness, Head Headache, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Pain
GUAIFENESIN : Diarrhoea, Skin Rash, Hives, Dizziness, Head Headache, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Upset Stomach
PHENYLEPHRINE : Hives, Skin Rash, Blood Pressure, High, Body Itching, Irregular Heartbeat, Difficulty Sleeping, Eyes Blurred Vision, Chest Discomfort, Wheezing, Shortness Of Breath, Nervousness, Head Headache, Restless Or Irritability, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Serious Side-Effects

GUAIFENESIN : Breathlessness, Difficulty Breathing

Disease Interactions

PHENYLEPHRINE can interfere with: Cerebrovascular Insufficeincy, Hyperthyroidism, Pheochromocytoma, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Prostate Cancer, Diabetes Mellitus, Glaucoma

Technical Classification

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE is categorized as: ANTITUSSIVES / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
GUAIFENESIN is categorized as: EXPECTORANTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
PHENYLEPHRINE is categorized as:
  • DECONGESTANTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
  • VASOPRESSORS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Available Alternatives for TUSSMAX SYP

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

TUSSMAX SYPINR 45.32 for 60 ML SYRUPDEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN , PHENYLEPHRINE

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ALEX + 5MG/100MG/1MG/4MG SYPINR 94 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 1.0 MG
ALEX + SF 10MG/100MG/5MG/4MG SYPINR 94 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG
ALEX COUGH FORMULA SYRINR 64.5 for 50ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 100 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 1 MG
CHERIDRYL JUNIOR SYPINR 50 for 50 ML SYRUPPARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 25.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 7.5 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 1.0 MG
CHESTCLEAR SYRINR for 60MLGUAIFENESIN 100 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5 MG
CHUPP D CAPINR 13.12 for 10 SOFT GELATIN CAPSULESPHENYLEPHRINE 12.5 MG, GUAIFENESIN 10.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 2.0 MG
CHUPP D SYPINR 16.75 for 60 ML SYRUPDEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 2.5 MG
D TUS SYPINR 57.13 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG
EXOTUS 15MG/2.5MG/10MG/50MG/5MG SYPINR 73.13 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
LECOF SYPINR 70 for 100 ML SYRUPDEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 100.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 10.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 4.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 1 MG/ML
LEEKUF SF 10MG/100MG/5MG/4MG SYPINR 36.25 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG
NAKUF D LIQUIDINR 31.25 for 100 ML LIQUIDPHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 5.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 4.0 MG
PANTHOR DX SYPINR 48 for 50 ML SYRUPPHENYLEPHRINE 100.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG
TUSSBERRY D SYPINR 64.67 for 100 ML SYRUPPHENYLEPHRINE , GUAIFENESIN , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
TUSSIN DMR SYPINR 49.5 for 50 ML SYRUPPHENYLEPHRINE 1075.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 15.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG