Zerotuss D Bottle Of 100ml Syrup
Zerotuss D Bottle Of 100ml Syrup Description
Zerotuss D Bottle Of 100ml Syrup contains Chlorpheniramine and Dextromethorphan. Chlorpheniramine is an antiallergic medicine, whereas dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. Zerotuss D Bottle Of 10
0ml Syrup is used for temporary relief of cough due to throat irritation, sneezing & running nose. The common side effects of this medicine are drowsiness, sleepiness, upset stomach, dizziness. These are mostly for the short term and fade quickly with time. You should avoid taking this syrup along with medicines used to treat your psychiatric illness, as it may worsen your condition.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹89.00 |
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Contains | Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide(10.0 Mg/5ml) + Chlorpheniramine Maleate(2.0 Mg/5ml) |
Therapy | COUGH COLD PREPARATION |
Uses of Zerotuss D Bottle Of 100ml Syrup
Contraindications of Zerotuss D Bottle Of 100ml Syrup
- If you are allergic to Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan or any other components of this syrup.
- If you are having or had medicines like sodium oxybate (used to prevent day time sleepiness).
- You should not take Zerotuss D Bottle Of 100ml Syrup with or at least two weeks after the treatment with any medicine from class monoamine oxidase inhibitors. An example of such medicine is Phenelzine, Selegiline (used to treat mental illness or Parkinson's disease). In case you don't know whether your prescription includes such medicines, ask your doctor before taking Zerotuss D Bottle Of 100ml Syrup....
Side effects of Zerotuss D Bottle Of 100ml Syrup
- Dizziness
- Tiredness
- Drowsiness
- Sleepiness
- Upset stomach
- Insomnia
- Confusion
- Blurring of vision
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Hallucination
Precautions and Warnings of Zerotuss D Bottle Of 100ml Syrup
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have a cough for a long duration with a lot of mucus (like asthma, emphysema, or smoking)
- You have eye problem like glaucoma (increase pressure in the eye)
- You have difficulty in urination and frequent urge to go to urination (enlarged prostate)
- You have problems with your heart and liver
- You have any breathing problems, high blood pressure, and fits
- In young children, this medicine may produce excitement instead of drowsiness, so be cautious while giving this syrup to children
- Older people should be cautious while using Zerotuss D Bottle Of 100ml Syrup as they are more prone to develop dizziness and urination difficulties with this syrup
- It is not recommended to use this syrup in children below 2 years of age.
- You need to stop using this syrup and ask a doctor if the cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be the signs of a serious ailment....
Mode of Action of Zerotuss D Bottle Of 100ml Syrup
How Does It Work?
- Natural substances like Histamine released in our body are responsible for allergies, such as sneezing or runny nose. Chlorpheniramine blocks the effect of these substances and provides relief in symptoms of a common cold....
- There are specific areas in the brain (cough centre), which, when activated, produces coughing. Dextromethorphan affects these areas and deactivates them, thus helps in relieving the coughing.
Directions for Use of Zerotuss D Bottle Of 100ml Syrup
- Take Zerotuss D Bottle Of 100ml Syrup as per doctor's prescription
- Shake well before the use and use a measuring cup or spoon for measurement
- Do not take more than four doses in 24 hours
Interactions of Zerotuss D Bottle Of 100ml Syrup
Interactions with other medicines
- Zerotuss D Bottle Of 100ml Syrup should not be taken with a medicine called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) because it produces a condition called serotonin syndrome which is a life-threatening condition that can occur rapidly due to a build-up of an excessive amount of serotonin in the body. In the case of serotonin syndrome, a person may experience high body temperature, high blood pressure, fast heart rate, excitability, tremor (shakiness), and sweating. In such a situation, patients should rush to a nearby hospital....
- Zerotuss D Bottle Of 100ml Syrup should be used cautiously with other medicines like Codeine, Hydrocodone (used for cough) that cause drowsiness. Alcohol, Marijuana, medicines to treat mental illness (Alprazolam, Lorazepam, Zolpidem, etc.), muscle-relaxing medicines ( Carisoprodol, Cyclobenzaprine), other antihistaminic medicines (Cetrizine, Diphenhydramine, etc.) should be consumed with caution....
Interactions with food items
Storage and disposal of Zerotuss D Bottle Of 100ml Syrup
- Store Zerotuss D Bottle Of 100ml Syrup below 25°C in a clean and dry place
- Please protect it from moisture, sunlight and heat
- Keep the medicine away from children and pets
Dosage of Zerotuss D Bottle Of 100ml Syrup
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Content Details
Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I use Zerotuss D Bottle Of 100ml Syrup if I am having a prostate problem?
- Patients suffering from prostate problems (benign prostatic hyperplasia) have symptoms like difficulty passing urine, frequent urge to go to for urination, and dribbling of urine. This medicine contains a medicine named Chlorpheniramine, which produces urine retention as a side effect. Therefore, taking this syrup with a prostate problem will worsen the condition. So it is advisable to talk to your doctor about your problem before using it....
Q: Can I use Zerotuss D Bottle Of 100ml Syrup along with other medicines used to treat my psychiatric illness?
Q: Can Zerotuss D Bottle Of 100ml Syrup be used in children?
Q: How long does it take for Zerotuss D Bottle Of 100ml Syrup to show its action?
Q: Can I take Zerotuss D Bottle Of 100ml Syrup if I have an eye problem?
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