Tusq D Cough Lozenges Orange
Manufacturer
Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition
Dextromethorphan (5mg) + Amylmetacresol (0.6mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Tusq-D Cough Lozenges Orange is a combination medicine used to treat dry cough by reducing the activity of the cough center in the brain and killing bacteria associated with mouth and throat infections.
Dosage Form
Lozenges
Introduction
Tusq-D Cough Lozenges Orange 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.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Place it in your mouth and allow it to dissolve slowly. Do not chew or swallow. It may take sometime to dissolve. Tusq-D Cough Lozenges Orange may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
The most common side effects are stomach upset and sore tongue. 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.
Alcohol Warning
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make dizziness worse.
Breastfeeding Warning
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Pregnancy Warning
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.
How it works
Tusq-D Cough Lozenges Orange is a combination of two medicines:
Quick Tips
Tusq-D Cough Lozenges Orange is prescribed to get relief from a dry cough. Do not take it for more than 3 days. Consult your doctor if you do not observe any improvement in symptoms. Do not take more than 8 lozenges in 24 hours. Each lozenge contains sugar. This should be taken into account if you have diabetes mellitus.
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