Tussin Tablet

Tussin Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat cough. It thins and loosens mucus in the nose, windpipe and lungs making it easier to cough out. It relieves allergic symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, throat irritation, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness. Tussin 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 healthcare team 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, diarrhea, stomach pain, vomiting, loss of appetite, dryness in mouth, fatigue, insomnia, headache, and rash. 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 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 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 have any kidney diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

• Cough

Tussin Tablet is a combination of four medicines:.

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 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain
• Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Dryness in mouth
• Fatigue
• Dizziness
• Sleepiness
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Headache
• Rash
• Hives
• Allergic reaction

AlcoholCAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Tussin Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Tussin 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 feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Tussin Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Tussin Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

KidneyCAUTION

Tussin Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tussin Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of Tussin Tablet in these patients.

LiverSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Tussin Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Tussin Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Tussin 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.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Respiratory