Antitus

Do not stop taking Antitus Syrup on your own as it may worsen cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Antitus Syrup for as long as your doctor has prescribed it.

Diarrhea could be a side-effect of Antitus Syrup. Stick to simple meals, avoid rich or spicy food, and drink plenty of water while taking Antitus Syrup. Consult your doctor if you have severe diarrhea.

Antitus Syrup may cause palpitations or increased heartbeat. A minor fluctuation in the heart rate should not be a worry. You can monitor your heart rate regularly while taking Antitus Syrup and consult your doctor if you notice any major changes in heart rate.

When you take this medicine, you may notice an increase in thin watery mucus from your air passages. This is an indication that it is working as it is helping to remove mucus by making it easier to cough up.

No. Antitus Syrup is more effective in the treatment of productive cough associated with thickened mucus. Consult your doctor to prescribe you the right medication for dry cough.

This medicine may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. If you have any of these symptoms, do not drive, operate machinery or do anything else that could be dangerous.

No, you should not start taking any other cough syrups without consulting your doctor. The cough syrups which suppress the cough should be avoided with this medication as it would interfere with the action of the medicine.

Along with taking Antitus Syrup, drink plenty of warm fluids (soup, water, herbal tea), gargle with saline water, avoid smoking, alcohol, caffeine, oily food, and take a healthy diet.