Resipax Total 5mg/15mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of dry cough. It relieves allergy symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness.
Resipax Total 5mg/15mg Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are stomach upset, dryness in mouth, headache, and fatigue. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.
Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before you start taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Resipax
Upset stomach
Dryness in mouth
Headache
Fatigue
Sleepiness
How to use Resipax Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Resipax Total 5mg/15mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Resipax Tablet works
Resipax Total 5mg/15mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Levocetirizine and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide. Levocetirizine is an antiallergic which reduces cough associated with allergies by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger, histamine. Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is a cough suppressant that relieves cough by reducing the activity of cough centre in the brain.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Resipax Total 5mg/15mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Resipax Total 5mg/15mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Resipax Total 5mg/15mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Resipax Total 5mg/15mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Resipax Total 5mg/15mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Resipax Total 5mg/15mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
UNSAFE
Resipax Total 5mg/15mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Resipax Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Resipax Total 5mg/15mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
Resipax Total 5mg/15mg Tablet is prescribed to get relief from a dry cough.
Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers or asthma.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications, e.g., anti-depressants.
Consult your doctor if you do not see any improvement and have cough for more than 7 days.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
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Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Patient concerns
What is a dry and productive cough syrup for baby
Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani
Paediatrics
In dry cough cough suppressants are used. In productive cough mucolytics are used.
I am having chronic dry cough since last 3 days. It aggravates during the night leading to a disturbed sleep. I have been using betadine gargle for 2 days but no improvement.
She is in dry cough so please what I do for which syrup u write
Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani
Paediatrics
Dry cough are due to many reason. Unless examine chest with stethoscope proper medicine can not be prescribedthere are different medicine for different type of dry cough
Hello, dry and seasonal cough is generally treated with home remedies or cough lozenges. If the cough is persistent, it needs evaluation for chest signs.
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References
Joshi S, Bhatia C, Bal CS, et al. Quantization of Dextromethorphan and Levocetirizine in Combined Dosage form Using a Novel Validated RP-HPLC Method. Indian J Pharm Sci. 2012;74(1):83-86. [Accessed 17 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
