Pregnancy Interaction

• Not advised during pregnancy unless explicitly prescribed by a physician.
• It is not yet clear how safe dextromethorphan, phenylephrine, and chlorpheniramine are during pregnancy.
• Only use when the benefits are greater than the risks to the fetus.
• Be careful when using when breastfeeding. Some of the ingredients may go into breast milk and make the baby sleepy or cranky. Talk to your doctor before using.

Faq For Medicine

Q1: What is TUSSTHIK DX15 Syrup used for?
It is a cough and cold combo drug that helps with dry cough, stuffy nose, sneezing, runny nose, and allergy symptoms.

Q2: Is it an antibiotic?
No. It just helps with symptoms and does not kill germs.

Q3. Is this syrup safe for kids?
Not safe for kids under 2 years old. Only let older kids use it with a doctor's permission.

Q4. Is it good for a cough that is wet?
It is mostly used for a dry cough that doesn't produce mucus. If you have a cough with mucous, see a doctor.

Q5. Is it okay to take every day?
A doctor or other health care expert should only tell you to take it for a limited time.

Expert Advice

• Before each usage, shake the bottle well.
• Use a measuring cup or spoon every time to get the right dose.
• Do not drink alcohol while taking this drug.
• If you feel sleepy or dizzy, don't drive or use machinery.
• If your symptoms linger longer than 5 to 7 days or get worse, see a doctor.
• Without a doctor's advice, don't mix this with other cough or cold drugs.

 Side Effects

• Some common side effects are:
• Being sleepy or drowsy
• Feeling dizzy
• A dry mouth or throat
• Feeling sick or having an upset stomach
• Pain in the head
• Having trouble going to the bathroom or seeing clearly
• Not common, but serious:
• Heart palpitations
• Very bad allergic responses (rash, edema, trouble breathing)
• Confusion or seeing things that aren't there
• If you have extreme adverse effects, get medical attention.

 How It Works

• TUSSTHIK DX15 Syrup has the following:
• Dextromethorphan (15 mg): Works on the brain's cough center to stop the cough reflex.
• Phenylephrine opens up enlarged blood vessels in the nose to help with nasal congestion.
• Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that helps with sneezing, a runny nose, and watery eyes.
• These substances work well together to ease the symptoms of a cough and cold.

Medicine Interaction

• This syrup might affect:
• MAO inhibitors (for treating depression)
• Sleep aids, sedatives, or drugs for anxiety
• Alcohol (makes you sleepy)
• Blood pressure medications (phenylephrine may change blood pressure)
• Tell your doctor about all the vitamins and drugs you use.

 How to Use

• Take precisely what your doctor tells you to.
• You can take it with or without food.
• Use the right measuring tool to measure the dose.
• Do not take more than the suggested dose.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it when you remember, but don't take twice the dose.

 Uses / Indications

• People use TUSSTHIK DX15 Syrup for:
• Cough that is dry (not productive)
• Signs of a common cold
• Blocked sinuses and stuffy noses
• Coughing, sneezing, and a runny nose from allergies
• Coughing because of throat irritation