Tusq-D Cough Lozenges Orange 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 also kills the bacteria associated with mouth and throat infections.

Tusq-D Cough Lozenges Orange 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 stomach upset and sore tongue. 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, 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 Tusq-D Lozenges

Dry cough

Benefits of Tusq-D Lozenges

In Dry cough

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. Tusq-D Cough Lozenges Orange suppresses dry cough and gives you relief from an itchy throat. It also reduces throat infection and gives relief from soreness and pain associated with it. Along with taking Tusq-D Cough Lozenges Orange, gargling with warm salt water and having ginger or honey can help you feel better.

Side effects of Tusq-D Lozenges

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 Tusq-D

Headache
Sedation
Double vision
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Dryness in mouth
Nervousness
Nausea
Decreased appetite
Heartburn
Dizziness
Weakness
Discomfort when urinating
Polyuria

How to use Tusq-D Lozenges

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Place it in your mouth and allow it to dissolve slowly. Do not chew or swallow. It may take sometime to dissolve. Tusq-D Cough Lozenges Orange may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Tusq-D Lozenges works

Tusq-D Cough Lozenges Orange is a combination of two medicines:.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Tusq-D Cough Lozenges Orange. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Tusq-D Cough Lozenges Orange 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.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Tusq-D Cough Lozenges Orange during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Tusq-D Cough Lozenges Orange may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Tusq-D Cough Lozenges Orange is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Tusq-D Cough Lozenges Orange may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

UNSAFE

Tusq-D Cough Lozenges Orange is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Tusq-D Lozenges?

If you miss a dose of Tusq-D Cough Lozenges Orange, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Tusq-D Cough Lozenges Orange

₹8.17/Lozenges

Tusq-D Cough Lozenges Orange Sugar Free

Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd

₹8.17/lozenges

same price

Tusq-D Cough Lozenges Honey lemon

Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd

₹8.17/lozenges

same price

Quick tips

Tusq-D Cough Lozenges Orange is prescribed to get relief from a dry cough.
Tusq-D Cough Lozenges Orange should be taken after every 2 to 3 hours or as suggested by the doctor. Suck one lozenge slowly as required.
Do not take it for more than 3 days. Consult your doctor if you do not observe any improvement in symptoms.
Do not take more than 8 lozenges in 24 hours.
Each lozenge contains sugar. This should be taken into account if you have diabetes mellitus.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Patient concerns

dry cough from last three months. please share any cough syrup.

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

Syrup TusQ D 1 tsf tid x 5 days. Cough of such long duration should be evaluated in clinic

i am having throat ache and dry cough please suggest some cough syrup

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

warm saline gargles, Syrup TusQ D 1 tsf tid x 3 days

User feedback

Patients taking Tusq-D Cough Lozenges Orange

Once A Day

38%

Thrice A Day

31%

Twice A Day

20%

Four Times A *

11%

*Four Times A Day

What are you using Tusq-D Lozenges for?

Dry cough

78%

Others

18%

Infections

How much was the improvement?

Average

40%

Excellent

33%

Poor

27%

What were the side-effects while using Tusq-D Cough Lozenges Orange?

Sore tongue

43%

No Side Effec*

14%

Sleepiness

14%

Sedation

14%

Upset stomach

14%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Tusq-D Lozenges?

With or witho*

48%

With food

43%

Empty stomach

*With or without food

Please rate Tusq-D Cough Lozenges Orange on price

Average

54%

Expensive

36%

Not Expensive

10%

Top Physicians

4.6 ★

4.4 ★

4.1 ★

MBBS, MD, Fellowship, Fellowship

5 ★

Dr. Akash Jain

MBBS, MD

4.6 ★

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References

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Country of origin: India

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