Tuscus Syrup

Composition of Tuscus Syrup

Tuscus Syrup contains Phenylephrine (5mg) + Chlorpheniramine Maleate (2mg) + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (10mg). It belongs to the Antitussive/Expectorant (combination) class of medicines.

Uses of Tuscus Syrup

Symptomatic relief of cough associated with common cold/upper respiratory tract infections (exact formulation-dependent).

Key benefits

• Relieves cough symptoms
• Helps reduce throat irritation
• May loosen mucus and ease expectoration
• Provides symptomatic relief in common cold (formulation-dependent)

How Tuscus Syrup works

Depends on the ingredients. Cough syrups may work by thinning and loosening mucus (expectorants), suppressing the cough reflex (antitussives), relieving airway spasm (bronchodilators) and/or reducing allergy-related symptoms (antihistamines).

How to take Tuscus Syrup

Shake well before use. Measure dose with a cup/spoon; take as advised by a doctor. Can be taken with or without food. Do not exceed the recommended dose; avoid combining with other cough/cold products unless advised.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting, severe drowsiness, a racing heart and, with codeine, dangerously slow breathing. It can cause severe drowsiness, a fast heartbeat, confusion and, in children, agitation and fits. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Tuscus Syrup

Most side effects of Tuscus are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Drowsiness
• dizziness
• nausea
• vomiting
• stomach upset
• dry mouth
• constipation
• diarrhea
• headache
• allergic reactions (rash)

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Tuscus Syrup

Warnings and precautions

Formulation unknown—check label for exact ingredients and precautions. Many cough syrups can cause drowsiness—avoid driving/alcohol if sleepy. Use with caution in children, elderly, asthma/COPD, liver disease, kidney disease, glaucoma, prostate enlargement/urinary retention. Seek medical advice if cough persists >7 days, is accompanied by high fever, wheezing, chest pain, blood in sputum, or in pregnancy/breastfeeding.

Do not take Tuscus if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Codeine-containing preparations are not for children, or for anyone with breathing difficulty. The sedating antihistamines are not suitable for very young children, or for people with glaucoma or an enlarged prostate, without medical advice.

Interactions with other medicines

May interact with alcohol and other CNS depressants (sedatives, sleeping pills, opioids), MAO inhibitors and some antidepressants (if contains dextromethorphan/antihistamine), other anticholinergic medicines, and other cough/cold preparations with overlapping ingredients.

How to store Tuscus Syrup

Store at room temperature (below 25°C), protected from light and moisture. Keep bottle tightly closed and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Tuscus Syrup

Drink plenty of water — it thins mucus better than any syrup. Steam inhalation helps congestion and costs nothing. Measure the dose with the cup supplied. Taking it at bedtime reduces the impact of any drowsiness. Identify and avoid your triggers where you can — dust, pollen, cold air.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

HIBISCUS PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVA

Therapeutic class:

Cough & Cold Preparation

Drug class:

Antitussive/Expectorant (combination)