Tusq X Plus Liquid

Composition of Tusq X Plus Liquid

Tusq X Plus Liquid contains Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine + Chlorpheniramine (per 5 mL). It belongs to the Expectorant / mucolytic / bronchodilator and Antihistamine / leukotriene antagonist class of medicines.

Uses of Tusq X Plus Liquid

• relieves cough
• loosens mucus
• sugar-free

Key benefits

• Eases a chesty cough
• Helps clear congestion
• Fast relief of sneezing
• running nose and itching
• Non-sedating options are available
• Usually taken once a day

How Tusq X Plus Liquid works

Alpha-adrenergic agonist that constricts nasal blood vessels to reduce swelling.

How to take Tusq X Plus Liquid

Shake well before use, take as directed by healthcare professional, do not exceed recommended dose

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 Tusq X Plus Liquid

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

• Transient burning or stinging in nose
• headache.

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 X Plus Liquid

Warnings and precautions

Do not use nasal spray for more than 3 days to avoid rebound congestion.

Do not take Tusq X Plus 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

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. Alcohol, sleeping tablets and other sedating medicines add to the drowsiness. Tell your doctor about all cold and cough preparations — many already contain an antihistamine.

How to store Tusq X Plus Liquid

Store upright at room temperature.

Expert advice for Tusq X Plus Liquid

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:

Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd

Therapeutic class:

Cough and cold preparation and Anti-allergic

Drug class:

Expectorant / mucolytic / bronchodilator and Antihistamine / leukotriene antagonist