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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Nov 23, 2024 | 4:52 PM IST
Roctus M Syrup is used to treat cough associated with mucus. It works by increasing the volume of fluid in the airways, reducing the stickiness of mucus and helping to remove it from the airways. Also, it relaxes muscles and widens the airways. Thereby, it makes breathing easier. It thins and loosens phlegm (mucus) in lungs, windpipe and nose. Thus, it helps cough out easily. Some people may experience side effects such as nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, tremor, stomach upset and fast heartbeats. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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About Roctus M Syrup

Roctus M Syrup is used to treat cough associated with mucus. Coughing (dry or productive) is the body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus or smoke) from airways, thereby preventing respiratory infection. Cough has two types: dry cough and chesty cough. A dry cough means it's tickly and doesn't produce any vicious or thick mucus, while a chesty cough means mucous or sputum is produced to help clear your airways.

Roctus M Syrup is a combination of three drugs, namely Guaifenesin, Terbutaline and Bromhexine. Guaifenesin belongs to the class of expectorants that works by increasing the volume of fluid in the airways, reducing the stickiness of mucus and helping to remove it from the airways. Terbutaline belongs to the class of bronchodilators that relax muscles and widen the airways. Thus, it makes breathing easier. Bromhexine belongs to the class of mucolytic agents (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose. Thus, it helps cough out easily.

Use Roctus M Syrup as prescribed by your doctor. Some people may experience nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, tremors, stomach upset and fast heartbeats. Most of these side effects of Roctus M Syrup do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Roctus M Syrup or any other medicines. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Roctus M Syrup. If you have a history of fits or are suffering from fits, please inform your doctor before taking Roctus M Syrup as it may increase the risk of recurrent fits. If you have diabetes, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Roctus M Syrup. If you have diabetes, fits, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, stomach ulcers, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), kidney, liver or heart problems, please inform your doctor before taking Roctus M Syrup.

Uses of Roctus M Syrup

Treatment of Chesty cough

Medicinal Benefits

Roctus M Syrup is a combination of three drugs, namely Guaifenesin, Terbutaline and Bromhexine, used to treat a cough with mucus. Guaifenesin belongs to the class of expectorants that works by increasing the volume of fluid in the airways, reducing the stickiness of mucus and helping to remove it from the airways. Terbutaline belongs to the class of bronchodilators that relax muscles and widen the airways. Thus, it makes breathing easier. Bromhexine belongs to the class of mucolytic agents (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose. Thus, it helps cough out easily.

Directions for Use

Tablet: Take it with or without food as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions and take it with or without food in doses as prescribed by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Roctus M Syrup

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Drowsiness
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Skin rash
  • Tremor
  • Stomach upset
  • Fast heartbeats

Drug Warnings

If you are known to be allergic to Roctus M Syrup or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Roctus M Syrup. If you are suffering from fits (epilepsy) or have a history of fits, please inform your doctor before taking Roctus M Syrup as it may increase the risk of recurrent fits. If you have diabetes, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Roctus M Syrup. If you have diabetes, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), stomach ulcers/bleeding, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability with high protein in the body), kidney, liver or heart problems, please inform your doctor before taking Roctus M Syrup.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Roctus M Syrup may have interaction with medicines used to lower high blood pressure (propranolol), heart rate affecting medicine (epinephrine), water pills or diuretics (furosemide), anti-allergic drugs (promethazine), uterine stimulant (oxytocin), bronchodilators (formoterol, dyphylline), anti-sickness or anti-nausea drug (ondansetron).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Use with caution in patients with diabetes, fits, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, stomach ulcers, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine, in the body), kidney, liver or heart problems.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PROPRANOLOL
  • EPINEPHRINE
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • PROMETHAZINE
  • OXYTOCIN
  • FORMOTEROL
  • ONDANSETRON
  • DYPHYLLINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid dairy products such as milk, as it may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods to have relief from cough. Instead, replace baked foods, fried foods, white bread, white pasta, French fries, sugary desserts and chips with green leafy vegetables.

  • Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dry throat while you have a cough and loosen mucus.
  • Avoid citrus fruits as they may worsen the cough. Eat fruits rich in water content, such as pears, watermelon, peaches and pineapples.

Special Advise

Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Roctus M Syrup if you have diabetes.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Cough: Coughing is the body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. Coughs may be dry or productive. A productive cough (wet cough) brings up sputum (phlegm, mucus and other matter) from the lungs. Cough is commonly caused as a response to allergy or viral infection but coughing up mucus is possibly an indication of disease in the respiratory tract. If you are coughing thick, solid white mucus, it indicates you may have a bacterial infection in the airways. If the mucus is clear or light-coloured, it means you may have allergies or minor illness in the respiratory tract, and yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection.

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Alcohol

Caution

The interaction of alcohol with Roctus M Syrup is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Roctus M Syrup.

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Pregnancy

Caution

The safety of Roctus M Syrup in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Roctus M Syrup is excreted in human milk. Roctus M Syrup is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks the benefits are greater than the risks.

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Driving

Caution

Roctus M Syrup may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Roctus M Syrup.

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Liver

Caution

Take Roctus M Syrup with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Roctus M Syrup with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Caution

Roctus M Syrup should be used with caution in children and only in doses as prescribed by a doctor.

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FAQs

Roctus M Syrup is used to treat cough associated with mucus.
Roctus M Syrup contains Guaifenesin, Terbutaline and Bromhexine. Guaifenesin works by increasing the volume of fluid in the airways, reducing the stickiness of mucus and helping to remove it from the airways. Terbutaline relaxes muscles and widens the airways. Thereby, it makes breathing easier. Bromhexine works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose. Thus, it helps cough out easily.
Roctus M Syrup should be used with caution in hyperthyroid (overactive thyroid) patients as it may worsen the condition. Inform your doctor if have hyperthyroidism before taking Roctus M Syrup so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately. However, regular monitoring of thyroid hormone levels is recommended while taking Roctus M Syrup.
Roctus M Syrup should be used with caution in diabetic patients as it may alter the blood glucose levels. Your blood glucose levels may be monitored by your doctor while taking this medicine.
No, you are not recommended to take propranolol with Roctus M Syrup as it may reduce the effectiveness of both medicines. Also, propranolol may cause a narrowing of airways sometimes, which may trigger severe asthmatic attacks or worsen breathing problems. However, you are recommended to consult a doctor before using other medicines with Roctus M Syrup.
You are recommended to take Roctus M Syrup for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms persist or worsen with rash, fever or persistent headache after 1 week of using Roctus M Syrup, please consult your doctor.
No, you are not recommended to stop taking Roctus M Syrup without consulting your doctor, as it may worsen the cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Roctus M Syrup for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Roctus M Syrup, please consult your doctor.
The dose and frequency will be advised by your doctor based on your medical condition. Follow your doctor’s instructions.
Your doctor will decide the best time to take Roctus M Syrup. Follow your doctor’s instructions.
Yes, Roctus M Syrup may cause drowsiness. Avoid alcohol intake as it may increase drowsiness. This does not require any medical treatment as this will gradually reduce over time. Please consult the doctor if it persists for longer durations.
Elderly patients are more susceptible to the side effects of Roctus M Syrup. Additionally, conditions such as glaucoma, prostate issues, and liver or kidney diseases are more common in this age group, which can worsen Roctus M Syrup side effects. Please, consult a doctor before administering it to elderly patients.
Roctus M Syrup is used to manage chesty cough (wet cough). Avoid using Roctus M Syrup for any purpose other than the condition it is prescribed for.
Roctus M Syrup can be taken with or without food or as advised by your doctor.
Roctus M Syrup contains bromhexine, guaifenesin, and terbutaline as its active substances.
Store Roctus M Syrup at a temperature below 30°C in a cool and dry place. Protect from light. Keep it out of reach of children. Roctus M Syrup should be disposed, by following local guidelines or asking your pharmacist how to properly dispose of any unused medicine.
Roctus M Syrup may interact with propranolol (lower high blood pressure), epinephrine (affects heart rate), furosemide, promethazine (anti-allergic), oxytocin (uterine stimulant), bronchodilators (formoterol), ondansetron (anti-sickness). Therefore, consult a doctor before taking other medicines while on treatment with Roctus M Syrup.
No, higher than the recommended dose of Roctus M Syrup will not be more effective, instead it can lead to increased side effects. Therefore, do not exceed the recommended dose. It can lead to symptoms like hypertension, hyperglycaemia, tremors and seizures. If you suspect you have taken overdose or experience any of these symptoms, please consult your doctor.
Roctus M Syrup causes side effects such as nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, tremors, stomach upset, and fast heartbeat. Please, consult a doctor if these persist longer.

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