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Tusq-D Orange Flavour Lozenges 6's

Tusq-D Orange Flavour Lozenges 6's

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Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

About Tusq-D Orange Flavour Lozenges 6's

Tusq-D Orange Flavour Lozenges 6's belongs to the class of medications called ‘antitussives' used to treat dry cough associated with cold/flu, allergies, and throat irritants. A cough is a reflex action that helps to clear any foreign material or irritants in the throat. Dry cough refers to a cough with no mucus (sputum) or secretions. A dry cough is mostly treated with cough suppressants and throat lozenges.

Tusq-D Orange Flavour Lozenges 6's is a combination of two medicines: Dextromethorphan and Amylmetacresol. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It acts by blocking the cough center's action in the brain that is responsible for the cough reflex. Amylmetacresol is an antiseptic. It acts by stopping bacterial growth, which is causing mouth and throat infections. It can provide relief from a sore throat which is usually accompanied by a dry cough.

You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Tusq-D Orange Flavour Lozenges 6's are dizziness, drowsiness, sleepiness, confusion, nausea, agitation, and sore tongue. These side-effects usually go away without any treatment. However, inform your doctor immediately if any of these side-effects persist or get worsen.

Do not take Tusq-D Orange Flavour Lozenges 6's if you are allergic to Dextromethorphan, Amylmetacresol, or any other ingredients present in it. Before taking Tusq-D Orange Flavour Lozenges 6's, inform your doctor if you have any chronic (long-term) or persistent cough, lung diseases such as asthma or emphysema, liver diseases, or taking antidepressants within 14 days before taking this medicine. Tusq-D Orange Flavour Lozenges 6's contains sugars, so inform your doctor if you have diabetes or intolerance to sugars. Tusq-D Orange Flavour Lozenges 6's is not recommended for children under 6 years of age. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Uses of Tusq-D Orange Flavour Lozenges 6's

Dry cough

Medicinal Benefits

Tusq-D Orange Flavour Lozenges 6's is a combination of two medicines: Dextromethorphan and Amylmetacresol. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It acts by blocking the cough center's action in the brain that is responsible for the cough reflex. Amylmetacresol is an antiseptic and has bactericidal action. It acts by killing the bacteria, which is causing mouth and throat infections. It can provide relief from a sore throat which is often accompanied by a dry cough. Together, Tusq-D Orange Flavour Lozenges 6's can effectively treat dry cough. 

Directions for Use

It is advised to place the lozenge in the mouth and allow it to dissolve slowly. Do not crush, chew, or swallow it as a whole. Move the lozenge from one side of the mouth to another, occasionally using your tongue. Please don't touch the lozenges with wet hands.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Tusq-D Orange Flavour Lozenges 6's

  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Sleepiness
  • Confusion
  • Stomach upset
  • Nausea
  • Agitation
  • Sore tongue

Drug Warnings

Do not take Tusq-D Orange Flavour Lozenges 6's if you have taken antidepressants (especially monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)) within 14 days as it may cause life-threatening side-effects. Tusq-D Orange Flavour Lozenges 6's should be used with caution in children with a history of allergies. Do not use any other cough or cold medicines while using Tusq-D Orange Flavour Lozenges 6's. Do not use Tusq-D Orange Flavour Lozenges 6's for prolonged periods as it may lead to drug dependence, even at recommended doses, especially in patients with a history of alcohol abuse and depression. Tusq-D Orange Flavour Lozenges 6's may cause withdrawal symptoms such as restlessness, sweating, palpitations (pounding heart), chills, agitation, difficulty to sleep, nausea, and vomiting.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug interactions: Tusq-D Orange Flavour Lozenges 6's may interact with antidepressant medications (amitriptyline, bupropion, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, imipramine, paroxetine, and sertraline), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (celecoxib), a medication used to treat too much of parathyroid hormone (cinacalcet), a medication used to treat urinary incontinence (darifenacin), anti-cancer medication (imatinib), a medication used to treat arrhythmias (quinidine), a medication used to treat chest pain (ranolazine), a medication used to treat HIV (ritonavir), an appetite suppressant (sibutramine), antifungal drug (terbinafine), and medicines to treat high blood pressure.

Drug-Food interactions: Avoid intake of caffeinated drinks as it may worsen the dry cough.

Drug-Disease interactions: Tusq-D Orange Flavour Lozenges 6's should be used with caution in patients with respiratory infections or diseases such as asthma or emphysema, liver diseases, and depression.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • AMITRIPTYLINE
  • BUPROPION
  • FLUOXETINE
  • FLUVOXAMINE
  • IMIPRAMINE
  • PAROXETINE
  • SERTRALINE
  • CELECOXIB
  • CINACALCET
  • DARIFENACIN
  • IMATINIB
  • QUINIDINE
  • RANOLAZINE
  • RITONAVIR
  • TERBINAFINE
  • SIBUTRAMINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid smoking as it may worsen your cough. Avoid second-hand or passive smoking too. 
  • Drink plenty of water to decrease throat irritation. 
  • Use a humidifier to moisten the air. 
  • Gargle with salt-water and have honey as they may help to suppress the cough. 
  • Avoid caffeinated and cold drinks as these may worsen the cough. 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Dry Cough: Cough is a reflex action that clarifies any foreign irritant or irritants in the throat. Cough is of two types: dry cough and wet cough. In dry cough, no sputum is expelled, and there is a sore throat, whereas, in wet cough, you cough-up sputum. Dry can be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term). The most common causes of acute dry cough are cold/flu, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), and smoking. Acute dry cough can be treated with cough suppressants and throat lozenges. The chronic dry cough usually occurs due to asthma, gastroesophageal reflux, smoking, and lung cancer.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Peninsula Chambers, Peninsula Corporate Park, G.K Marg, Lower Parel (West), Mumbai - 400013, Maharashtra, INDIA.
Other Info - TUS0097

FAQs

Tusq-D Orange Flavour Lozenges 6's is a combination of two medicines: Dextromethorphan and Amylmetacresol. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant and acts by blocking the cough center's action in the brain that is responsible for the cough reflex. Amylmetacresol is an antiseptic and has bactericidal action. It acts by killing the bacteria, which is causing mouth and throat infections. Together, Tusq-D Orange Flavour Lozenges 6's can effectively treat dry cough.
Tusq-D Orange Flavour Lozenges 6's is used to treat dry cough associated with cold/flu, allergies, and throat irritants. It can only suppress cough and cannot treat the underlying causes of cough, such as asthma. So, it is advised to consult a doctor before taking Tusq-D Orange Flavour Lozenges 6's for any condition.
It is not recommended to use Tusq-D Orange Flavour Lozenges 6's while taking antidepressants or has taken antidepressants within 14 days. Concurrent use of both medicines may cause fatal side-effects such as anxiety, confusion, fever, tremors, increase or decrease in pulse rate, muscle rigidity, and fits.
The common side-effects of Tusq-D Orange Flavour Lozenges 6's are dizziness, drowsiness, sleepiness, stomach upset, confusion, nausea, agitation, and sore tongue. These side-effects usually go away without any treatment. However, if any of these side-effects persist, consult your doctor immediately.
Tusq-D Orange Flavour Lozenges 6's is possibly safe in patients with diabetes when taken at recommended doses. However, Tusq-D Orange Flavour Lozenges 6's contains sugars, so it is advised to inform your doctor before taking this medicine.
Tusq-D Orange Flavour Lozenges 6's can be used for chronic cough, but it may not be so effective. Consult your doctor for further information.

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Alcohol

Caution

Consumption of alcohol may increase drowsiness, so it is advised to limit alcohol intake while using Tusq-D Orange Flavour Lozenges 6's.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Tusq-D Orange Flavour Lozenges 6's is a category C medicine and may cause toxic effects to the unborn baby. So, it should be used with caution in pregnant women only when prescribed by a doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Tusq-D Orange Flavour Lozenges 6's may get secreted in the breast milk, so this medicine should be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers only when prescribed by a doctor.

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Driving

Caution

Tusq-D Orange Flavour Lozenges 6's may cause drowsiness, so it is advised to refrain from activities that require you to stay alert such as driving or operating heavy machinery while using this medicine.

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Liver

Caution

Tusq-D Orange Flavour Lozenges 6's should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases as the activity of this medicine may increase in these patients. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Safe if prescribed

Tusq-D Orange Flavour Lozenges 6's is possibly safe in patients with kidney diseases when prescribed.

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Children

Caution

Tusq-D Orange Flavour Lozenges 6's is not recommended for children under 6 years of age as this medicine may cause toxic effects in the children. So, it is advised to consult a child specialist before using Tusq-D Orange Flavour Lozenges 6's in children.

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