Tusq-D Loz Honey/Lemon

Composition of Tusq-D Loz Honey/Lemon

Tusq-D Loz Honey/Lemon contains Dextromethorphan (5mg) + Amylmetacresol (0.6mg). It belongs to the Expectorant / mucolytic / bronchodilator and Antiseptic and disinfectant class of medicines.

Uses of Tusq-D Loz Honey/Lemon

Tusq-D Cough Lozenges Honey lemon is used in the treatment of dry cough.

Key benefits

• Eases a chesty cough
• Helps clear congestion
• Reduces the risk of wound infection
• Inexpensive and immediately available

How Tusq-D Loz Honey/Lemon works

Tusq-D Cough Lozenges Honey lemon is a combination of two medicines: Amylmetacresol and dextromethorphan. Amylmetacresol is an antiseptic medicine which works by killing the bacteria associated with mouth and throat infections. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that relieves cough by reducing the activity of cough centre in the brain.

How to take Tusq-D Loz Honey/Lemon

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

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 is unlikely from skin use, but swallowing an antiseptic is dangerous and needs immediate medical attention. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Tusq-D Loz Honey/Lemon

Most side effects of Tusq-D Loz Honey/Lemon are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Stomach upset Sore tongue

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 Tusq-D Loz Honey/Lemon

Warnings and precautions

See a doctor if a cough lasts more than a week, or comes with fever, breathlessness, chest pain or blood in the sputum. Do not give cough and cold preparations to young children except on a doctor's advice. Do not combine two cough preparations — they frequently contain the same ingredients, and the doses add up. Preparations containing codeine can cause dependence and must be used only for the period your doctor specifies. For external use only. Keep away from the eyes and the inside of the mouth and nose unless the product is made for that purpose. Do not use a strong antiseptic repeatedly on an open wound — clean running water and soap around the edges are usually better, and harsh antiseptics slow healing. See a doctor for a deep or dirty wound, an animal bite, a wound that will not stop bleeding, or one that becomes red, swollen, warm or discharges. Check that your tetanus cover is current after any dirty or penetrating wound.

Do not take Tusq-D Loz Honey/Lemon 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. Not for use on large burns or deep wounds without medical advice.

Interactions with other medicines

Sedating ingredients add to the effect of alcohol and sleeping tablets. Decongestants such as phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine can raise blood pressure — tell your doctor if you are hypertensive. No significant interactions are expected.

How to store Tusq-D Loz Honey/Lemon

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Tusq-D Loz Honey/Lemon

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. Clean the wound under running water first, then apply. Cover a clean wound with a sterile dressing and change it if it becomes wet or dirty.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

BLUE CROSS LABORATORIES LTD`

Therapeutic class:

Cough and cold preparation and Antiseptic

Drug class:

Expectorant / mucolytic / bronchodilator and Antiseptic and disinfectant