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Last updated on 25 Nov 2025 | 03:07 PM (IST)
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General Information



Product introduction
Amterex Syrup 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.
The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach discomfort, diarrhea, headache, insomnia, rash, and itching. 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. This medicine may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make dizziness worse.
Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. Keep it out of reach of children. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should tell your doctor if you have any liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
Uses of Amterex Syrup
Benefits of Amterex Syrup
Cough is a common symptom caused by irritation in the airways due to infections, allergies, or other conditions. Amterex Syrup helps relieve cough by thinning mucus (making it easier to expel), reducing nasal congestion, and soothing throat irritation. It also eases breathing by opening up nasal passages and provides relief from associated symptoms like sneezing and a runny nose.
Side effects of Amterex Syrup
- Itching
- Hives
- Sleepiness
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Allergic reaction
- Rash
- Vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Stomach discomfort
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Headache
How to use Amterex Syrup
How Amterex Syrup works
Quick tips
- Take Amterex Syrup after food to reduce the chances of stomach discomfort.
- Avoid driving or using machines if you feel drowsy or dizzy after taking Amterex Syrup, as it may cause sleepiness in some people.
- Drink plenty of fluids throughout the day to help loosen mucus and clear chest congestion.
- Avoid combining Amterex Syrup with other cold or allergy medications unless prescribed, to prevent overdose of similar ingredients.
- Limit caffeine and alcohol while using this medicine, as they can worsen side effects like restlessness or drowsiness.
Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney
Use of Amterex Syrup may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.

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