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Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension 100 ml

Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension 100 ml

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Abbott India Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

for this medicine

About Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension

Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension is used to treat dry cough. Cough is a reflex action that helps to clear any foreign irritant or mucus in the throat. Mostly, a cough lasts for a short time (two to three weeks), so it is acute. But sometimes, if it is persistent for more than eight weeks, it can lead to chronic cough. Dry cough refers to a cough where there is no mucus or secretion along with cough.

Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension contains Dextromethorphan, which is a cough suppressant. It works by blocking the cough receptor present in the brain, which is known to cause cough. Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension is generally prescribed for short-term treatment of dry cough. It does not treat chronic cough or cough caused due to smoking, emphysema, and asthma.

Take Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension based on your medical condition. The most common side effects of Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension are dizziness, drowsiness, sleepiness, confusion, and nausea. Most of these side effects of Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Do not take Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension if you are allergic to any of its components. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before starting Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension . Also, mention all the OTC medicines you are talking to your doctor about before taking Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension . If your condition does not improve or your cough comes back or occurs with fever or rash, please visit the doctor immediately as this could be serious.

Uses of Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension

Treatment of dry cough

Medicinal Benefits

Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension is primarily used to treat dry cough. Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension contains Dextromethorphan, which is a cough suppressant. It works by blocking the cough receptor present in the brain, which is known to cause cough. Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension is generally prescribed for short-term treatment of dry cough.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.Syrup/Suspension/Drops: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.Lozenges: Place the lozenge in the mouth and allow it to dissolve slowly. Do not crush, chew or swallow as a whole.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension

  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Diarrhea
  • Respiratory depression
  • Sleepiness
  • Confusion 
  • Rash
  • Nausea

Drug Warnings

Do not take Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension if you are allergic to any of its components. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before starting Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension . Also, mention all the OTC medicines you are talking to your doctor about before taking Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension . Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension should not be stopped abruptly as it might lead to withdrawal symptoms like irritability, anxiety, diarrhoea, restlessness, and increased blood pressure. If your condition does not improve or your cough comes back or occurs with a fever or rash, please visit the doctor immediately, as this could be serious. Also, Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension should be taken at least 15 days after your last dose of anti-depressants, especially monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO), as taking both together may be fatal. Do not smoke, as it might worsen your symptoms.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension may interact with MAO inhibitor (isocarboxazid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine), anti-arrhythmic medications (amiodarone, propafenone, quinidine and flecainide), opioid analgesics (codeine, tramadol, morphine, methadone), anti-anxiety medications (fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline) and anti-fungal (terbinafine).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid alcohol intake with Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension as it may cause increased drowsiness, dizziness, and lack of concentration.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have lung disease, depression, anxiety, or are taking Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (used for depression), inform your doctor before taking Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension .

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ISOCARBOXAZID
  • PHENELZINE
  • RASAGILINE
  • SELEGILINE
  • TRANYLCYPROMINE
  • AMIDODARONE
  • PROPAFENONE
  • QUINIDINE
  • FLECAINIDE
  • CODEINE
  • TRAMADOL
  • MORPHINE
  • METHADONE
  • FLUOXETINE
  • PAROXETINE
  • SERTRALINE
  • TERBINAFINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Wash your hands with soap and water regularly to prevent the spread of germs.

  • Eat plenty of foods rich in good bacteria like yogurt improve overall health.

  • Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.

  • Gargle with salt water for relief from sore throat.

  • Do not smoke as it might worsen your symptoms, so avoid tobacco intake.

  • Avoid alcohol consumption with Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension as it may cause tiredness, drowsiness, or lack of concentration.

Special Advise

  • Do not smoke as it might worsen your symptoms, so avoid tobacco intake.

  • Avoid alcohol consumption with Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension as it may cause tiredness, drowsiness, or lack of concentration.

  • Do not use dextromethorphan if you have used an MAO inhibitor within the past 14 days. (isocarboxazid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine or methylene blue injection).

Disease/Condition Glossary

Cough: It is a reflex action that helps to clear any foreign irritant or mucus in the throat. Mostly, a cough lasts for a short time (two to three weeks), so it is acute. But sometimes, if it is persistent for more than eight weeks, it can lead to chronic cough. If the cough is accompanied by blood or barking cough, this could be serious and require medical attention. The most common causes of cough are cold/flu, asthma, emphysema, and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Also, some medications, especially angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors used for hypertension, are known to cause cough.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension as it may increase drowsiness. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension .

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Pregnancy

Caution

Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension is a category C pregnancy drug. Its safety in pregnancy is unknown, so it should be taken only if prescribed by a doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension is a category C pregnancy drug. Its safety in breastfeeding women is unknown, so it should be taken only if prescribed by a doctor.

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Driving

Unsafe

Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension may cause drowsiness or tiredness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension .

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Liver

Caution

Take Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension 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 Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension 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

Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension is not recommended for children below the age of 4. It can be really fatal if Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension is given to children without a prescribed dose by a child specialist.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

16th Floor, Godrej BKC, Plot – C, “G” Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400 051, India
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FAQs

Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension is used to treat cough. It helps suppress cough due to minor sore throat and bronchial irritation associated with cold or inhaled irritants.
Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension works by blocking the cough receptor present in the brain, which is known to cause cough.
No, Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension should not be stopped abruptly without consulting your doctor as it might lead to withdrawal symptoms like irritability, anxiety, diarrhoea, restlessness, increased blood pressure. So, please consult your doctor, and he might lower your dose gradually depending upon your condition.
It is not recommended to take Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension along with any anti-depressant medication as it contains dextromethorphan, leading to unpleasant side-effects or any drug interaction. Also, Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension should be taken at least 15 days after your last dose of anti-depressants, especially monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO).
No, never take more than the prescribed dose of Tossex 12 Orange Flavour Suspension . It may lead to symptoms like nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, dizziness, unsteadiness, changes in vision, difficulty in breathing, fast heartbeat, hallucination, seizures, and coma.

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