Altuss DM Liquid

Altuss DM Liquid is a medicine used in the treatment of common cold and cough. It can provide quick relief from cough and common cold symptoms like runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and congestion or stuffiness. Altuss DM Liquid 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 healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Common side effects of this medicine include headache, sedation, double vision, vomiting, diarrhea, dry mouth, and nausea. 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 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 worsen your sleepiness. 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 this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

• Treatment of Dry cough
• Common cold

Altuss DM Liquid is a combination of three medicines: Phenylephrine, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide. Phenylephrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose. Chlorpheniramine Maleate is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is a cough suppressant which relieves cough by reducing the activity of cough center in the brain.

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Altuss DM Liquid may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• Sedation
• Double vision
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Dryness in mouth
• Nervousness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Decreased appetite
• Heartburn
• Dizziness
• Weakness
• Discomfort when urinating
• Polyuria
• Urinary retention
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Hallucination
• Convulsion

AlcoholCAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Altuss DM Liquid. Please consult your doctor.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Altuss DM Liquid 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 feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Altuss DM Liquid is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

DrivingUNSAFE

Altuss DM Liquid may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

KidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Altuss DM Liquid is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Altuss DM Liquid may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

LiverUNSAFE

Altuss DM Liquid is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Altuss DM Liquid, 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.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Respiratory