Lupituss CPM Syrup is a combination medicine used in the treatment of dry cough. It provides relief by reducing the activity of cough center in the brain. It relieves allergic symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and throat irritation.
Lupituss CPM 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, loss of appetite, and increased thirst. 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 can 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. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medicine. Always keep in mind that this medicine is prescribed only for a short duration until the disease gets cured. Thus, you should not take it for a long time without consulting the doctor. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
A dry cough is a cough where no phlegm or mucus is produced. It may cause a tickling sensation or itching in the throat and may be due to cold, flu, allergies or throat irritants. Lupituss CPM Syrup suppresses severe dry cough and gives you relief from an itchy throat. Apart from this, it also reduces symptoms of allergy like watery eyes, sneezing and runny nose. Along with taking Lupituss CPM Syrup, gargling with warm salt water and having ginger or honey can help you manage dry cough.
Side effects of Lupituss CPM Syrup
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Lupituss CPM
Sleepiness
Sedation
Impaired coordination
Gastrointestinal disorder
Fatigue
Fainting
Confusion
Numbness
Dizziness
Headache
Palpitations
How to use Lupituss CPM Syrup
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Lupituss CPM Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lupituss CPM Syrup.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Lupituss CPM Syrup during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Lupituss CPM Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Lupituss CPM Syrup may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lupituss CPM Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Lupituss CPM Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. Use of Lupituss CPM Syrup may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Lupituss CPM Syrup in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Lupituss CPM Syrup?
If you miss a dose of Lupituss CPM Syrup, contact your doctor as soon as possible. They will advise you on how to proceed, which may include rescheduling the missed dose.
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Measure the syrup with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon.
Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
It may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Lupituss CPM Syrup as it can cause excessive drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if your cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
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Habit Forming
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Therapeutic Class
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Patient concerns
Patient concerns
What is a dry and productive cough syrup for baby
Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani
Paediatrics
In dry cough cough suppressants are used. In productive cough mucolytics are used.
I am having chronic dry cough since last 3 days. It aggravates during the night leading to a disturbed sleep. I have been using betadine gargle for 2 days but no improvement.
She is in dry cough so please what I do for which syrup u write
Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani
Paediatrics
Dry cough are due to many reason. Unless examine chest with stethoscope proper medicine can not be prescribedthere are different medicine for different type of dry cough
Hello, dry and seasonal cough is generally treated with home remedies or cough lozenges. If the cough is persistent, it needs evaluation for chest signs.
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