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Last updated on 21 Sep 2025 | 05:27 PM (IST)




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General Information



Product introduction
Tencol DC 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 of vomiting, constipation, dryness in the mouth, coordination impaired, dizziness, blurred vision, and difficulty in paying attention. 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.
It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. 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 your doctor. It is important to note that you should never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
Uses of Tencol DC Syrup
Benefits of Tencol DC Syrup
A dry cough, also known as non-productive cough, is a cough where no phlegm or mucus is produced. This is irritating, usually associated with a tickly throat and may be caused due to cold, flu, allergies or throat irritants. Tencol DC Syrup suppresses dry, hacking coughs. It will also relieve allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation and help you carry out your daily activities more easily.
This medicine is safe and effective. Tencol DC Syrup usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor.
Side effects of Tencol DC Syrup
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Tremors
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Blurred vision
- Dryness in mouth
- Impaired coordination
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
- Sedation
- Inability to concentrate
- Irritability
How to use Tencol DC Syrup
How Tencol DC Syrup works
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Quick tips
- Tencol DC Syrup helps relieve dry persistent cough.
- 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 Tencol DC 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.
- Tencol DC Syrup helps relieve dry persistent cough.
- 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 Tencol DC 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.
Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

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

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