Rapitus Syrup 100 ml belongs to the class of medication called ‘cough suppressants’ primarily used to treat dry cough. Coughing (dry or productive) is a body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. There are two types of coughs, namely: Dry cough and chesty cough. A dry cough is tickly and doesn't produce any vicious or thick mucus, while a chesty cough (wet cough) means mucous or sputum is produced to clear your airways.

Rapitus Syrup 100 ml consists of Levodropropizine (cough suppressant) as its active ingredient which belongs to the cough suppressants class that works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain.

Take Rapitus Syrup 100 ml on an empty stomach as advised by your doctor with a measuring cup. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Rapitus Syrup 100 ml based on your medical condition. Some people may experience dry mouth, drowsiness, vomiting, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, or tiredness. Most of these side effects of Rapitus Syrup 100 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Rapitus Syrup 100 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Rapitus Syrup 100 ml. Rapitus Syrup 100 ml is not recommended for children below 2 years of age.  If you have high blood pressure, fits, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), chronic bronchitis, asthma, cough with mucus, cough caused by smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), blockage in stomach or intestines, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), enlarged prostate, pheochromocytoma (tumour in the adrenal glands), kidney, liver, heart or urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking Rapitus Syrup 100 ml. 

Rapitus Syrup 100 ml consists of Levodropropizine that belongs to the cough suppressants class that works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough, thereby decreasing the urge to cough. It is non-sedative in nature and does not induce sleepiness. 

• Dry mouth
• Drowsiness 
• Vomiting 
• Blurred vision
• Constipation
• Dizziness or tiredness. 

If you are allergic to Rapitus Syrup 100 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Rapitus Syrup 100 ml. Rapitus Syrup 100 ml is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Rapitus Syrup 100 ml to loosen mucus and protect yourself from being dehydrated or overheated during exercise and in hot weather. If you have high blood pressure, fits, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), chronic bronchitis, asthma, cough with mucus, cough caused by smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), blockage in stomach or intestines, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), enlarged prostate, pheochromocytoma (tumor in the adrenal glands), kidney, liver, heart or urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking Rapitus Syrup 100 ml.
 

Drug-Drug Interaction: Rapitus Syrup 100 ml may have interaction with anti-allergic drugs (diphenhydramine, cetirizine), cough suppressants (dextromethorphan), antidepressants (duloxetine, sertraline), narcotic analgesics (hydrocodone), and antianxiety drug (alprazolam).

Drug-Food Interaction: Rapitus Syrup 100 ml may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid alcohol consumption with Rapitus Syrup 100 ml as it may increase the risk of adverse effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, impairment in thinking or difficulty in concentrating.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have high blood pressure, fits, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), chronic bronchitis, asthma, cough with mucus, cough caused by smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), blockage in stomach or intestines, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), enlarged prostate, pheochromocytoma (tumour in the adrenal glands), kidney, liver, heart or urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking Rapitus Syrup 100 ml.

• DEXTROMETHORPHAN
• DULOXETINE
• HYDROCODONE
• ALPRAZOLAM
• SERTRALINE
• CETIRIZINE
• DIPHENHYDRAMINE

• Avoid dairy products such as milk as it may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods to have relief from cough. Instead replace baked foods, fried foods, white bread, white pasta, French fries, sugary desserts, and chips with green leafy vegetables.
• Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dry throat while you have a cough and loosen mucus.
• Avoid citrus fruits as it may worsen the cough. Eat fruits rich in water content such as pears, watermelon, peaches, and pineapples.

• Rapitus Syrup 100 ml should not be used in people with airways problem (bronchorrhea) and reduced mucociliary function (Kartagener syndrome, ciliary dyskinesia) and children below 2 years of age.

Cough: Coughing is a body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. Coughs may be dry or productive. A productive cough (wet cough) brings up sputum (phlegm, mucus, and other matter) from the lungs. Cough is commonly caused as a response to allergy or viral infection but coughing up mucus is possibly an indication of infection in the respiratory tract.