Zedex Lozenges

Short Description

Zedex Lozenges 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

Zedex Lozenges 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.

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. Zedex Lozenges may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Stomach upset Sore tongue Dizziness

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.

Zedex Lozenges is a combination of two medicines:

Zedex Lozenges is prescribed to get relief from a dry cough. Take it after every 2 to 3 hours or as suggested by the doctor. 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.