All Details About Zedex Cough Syrup
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Zedex Cough Syrup
Description:
Zedex Cough Syrup is a combination medicine used in the treatment of dry cough. It works by reducing the activity of cough center in the brain. It relieves allergic symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, throat irritation.
Zedex Cough Syrup 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 doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine
Uses:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Zedex Cough Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Directions For Use:
- Zedex Cough Syrup helps relieve dry persistent cough.
- Measure the syrup with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon.
- Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
Side Effects:
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 Zedex Cough Syrup
- Upset stomach
- Sleepiness
Warning & Precautions:
- You have a long-standing cough
- You have excessive secretion along with cough
- You have kidney or liver disease
- You have a history of fit attacks
- You have heart disease
- You tend retention of urine
- You have increases eyeball pressure
FAQs:
Q. Will Zedex Cough Syrup be more effective if taken in more than recommended dose?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having some serious side effects and toxicity. If you experience increased severity of your symptoms, that are not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
Q. Can I breastfeed while taking Zedex Cough Syrup?
No, it is not advisable to breastfeed while using Zedex Cough Syrup. This medicine contains Chlorpheniramine, an antihistamine, which can pass into the breast milk and may harm the baby. Inform your doctor that you are breastfeeding if you are advised to take this medicine.
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