Zerotuss LS Oral Drops

Short Description

Zerotuss LS Oral Drops is a combination medicine used to treat wet cough, acute sore throat, and asthma in children. It relieves throat irritation, clears congestion, and enables easy breathing.

Dosage Form

Oral Drops

Introduction

Zerotuss LS Oral Drops makes it easier for your child to cough out the mucus by increasing its water content and making it thin enough to be coughed out. Give this medicine to your child by mouth with or without food along with a full glass of water. If your child develops an upset stomach, prefer giving it with food. You may require to give this medicine to your child for a few days to weeks depending upon the severity of the infection. For maximum benefit, do not stop the medication abruptly by yourself even if your child starts to feel better and continue the medicine until the full prescribed course.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Zerotuss LS Oral Drops may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Excessive production of saliva Fatigue Headache Dizziness Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Stomach discomfort Rash Tremors Numbness or tingling sensation in the hands or feet

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Zerotuss LS Oral Drops. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Information regarding the use of Zerotuss LS Oral Drops during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy Warning

Zerotuss LS Oral Drops may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Interacting Medicines

Other cold and flu medicines

Zerotuss LS Oral Drops is a combination of three medicines: Ambroxol, Levosalbutamol, and Guaifenesin. Ambroxol is a mucolytic that thins and loosens mucus (phlegm) making it easier to cough out. Levosalbutamol is a bronchodilator that works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. Guaifenesin is an expectorant that decreases the stickiness of mucus (phlegm) and helps in its removal from the airways. Together, they make breathing easier.

Give the medicine with food along with a glass of water to avoid stomach upset in your child. Practice self-care tips: Give plenty of fluids as it helps to loosen and expel the mucus, Avoid giving dairy and caffeinated products, spicy and fried food to your child as all these may irritate the airways and trigger coughing, A teaspoon of honey may also help to ease out a cough reflex, Ask your child to gargle with warm salt water as it eases the expelling of mucus, Ensure your child takes enough rest, Do not give this medicine to your child for a long term without consulting your child’s doctor, Never combine Zerotuss LS Oral Drops with other cold and flu medicines as that may increase the chances of side effects.