Tussistop 60 mg 20 tablets

Trade Name:

Tussistop

20 tablets

Composition:

Levodropropizine 60 mg

Properties:

Levodropropizine belongs to the class of medication called ‘cough suppressants’ primarily used to treat dry cough.

It 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.

Indications:

Dry cough

Dosage and administration:

Should be taken on an empty stomach between meals.

Adult: 60 mg up to tid at intervals of at least 6 hours. 

Children: 2-12 years 1 mg/kg/dose up to tid at intervals of at least 6 hours. Max: 3 mg/kg daily. 

>12 years Same as adult dose. 

Side Effects:

Significant: Rarely, drowsiness, altered consciousness.

Cardiac disorders: Palpitations.

Gastrointestinal disorders: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal distress, heartburn.

General disorders and administration site conditions: Fatigue.

Nervous system disorders: Dizziness, headache, numbness.

Contraindications:

Excessive mucous discharge or limited mucociliary function (e.g. Kartagener syndrome or bronchial ciliary dyskinesia). Severe hepatic impairment.

Warnings and precautions:

• If you are allergic to levodropropizine or any other medicines, please tell your doctor.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using levodropropizine. 
• It is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. 
• Drink plenty of liquids while taking levodropropizine 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 levodropropizine.

Storage:

Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C in a dry place.

Package:

Carton box holds 2 strips of 10 tablets, paper instructions.