Tussin-DMR Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of cough. It relieves allergic symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness. It also thins and loosens mucus, making it easier to cough out.
Tussin-DMR Tablet 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, diarrhea, stomach pain, dryness in the mouth, stomach upset, headache, rash, fatigue, loss of appetite, and insomnia. 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 medication. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney and liver diseases. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
Tussin-DMR Tablet gives relief from cough by loosening thick mucus and making it easier to cough it out. It also makes it easier for air to move in and out of your airways. This reduces the frequency of coughing and makes you feel better. Tussin-DMR Tablet also relieves allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Along with medications, drink enough lukewarm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.
Side effects of Tussin-DMR Tablet
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 Tussin-DMR
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Stomach pain
Dryness in mouth
Upset stomach
Dizziness
Headache
Rash
Allergic reaction
Hives
Fatigue
Sleepiness
Loss of appetite
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
How to use Tussin-DMR Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tussin-DMR Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Tussin-DMR Tablet works
Tussin-DMR Tablet is a combination of five medicines: Ambroxol, Cetirizine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin and Phenylephrine.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Tussin-DMR Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tussin-DMR Tablet 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 Tussin-DMR Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Tussin-DMR Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tussin-DMR Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Tussin-DMR Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
UNSAFE
Tussin-DMR Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Tussin-DMR Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Tussin-DMR Tablet, 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.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
Tussin-DMR Tablet is prescribed to get relief from a dry cough.
Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended. Use a proper measuring cup or spoon to measure the dosage.
If you are drowsy after taking Tussin-DMR Tablet, you should not drive or operate any machinery.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers or asthma.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications for e.g. anti-depressants.
Consult your doctor if you do not see any improvement and have cough for more than 7 days.
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Patient concerns
I have cough problem from 25 days. I used penther syrup, tuspel cough syrup and tuff DMR , DMR 20 tablet, Roxud 150 mg but no much recovery so prescribe me for that.
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
refer to chest specialist and do test for tuberculosis
Ear gets blocked on flight during landing. This situation happens when I am having cold. Currently I am having little bit cold and for which I am taking the following medicines: 1. Montek-LC (1 tablet once in a day) 2. Otrivin Nasal spray 3. Tossex-DMR cough syrup. Please suggest what next to be done to avoid ear blockage on flight as it persists till 4-5 days. Thanks and Regards, PATIENT
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
keep a chewing gum with u or toffee and keep chewing during take of and landing or when flight is ascending or descending
Ear gets blocked on flight during landing. This situation happens when I am having cold. Currently I am having little bit cold and for which I am taking the following medicines: 1. Montek-LC (1 tablet once in a day) 2. Otrivin Nasal spray 3. Tossex-DMR cough syrup Please suggest what next to be done to avoid ear blockage on flight as it persists for 4-5 days. Thanks and Regards, PATIENT
Dr. Vijay Verma
ENT
Take steam no flying during coldKeep swallowing during take off and landing
Ambrolite S cough syrup is safe in pregnancy of 10 weeks.
Dr. Megha Tuli
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
If your cough is excessive, which might harm the pregnancy, in that case you can take this cough syrup. Otherwise avoid cough syrups in general during pregnancy. Take it only if cough is very bad.
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References
ScienceDirect. Ambroxol. [Accessed 22 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Cetirizine. New York, New York: Pfizer Labs; 2003. [Accessed 22 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
ScienceDirect. Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide. [Accessed 22 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
ScienceDirect. Guaifenesin. [Accessed 22 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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