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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Tusq-DX Tablet is a combination medicine which belongs to the class of expectorants. It is used in the treatment of dry cough and also sometimes to relieve allergic symptoms. This medicine works by preventing nerve signals from the brain's cough centre from reaching the muscles that cause coughing and thus reduce cough. Some people may experience side effects like dry mouth, throat or nose, drowsiness, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, restlessness, or excitation
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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Blue Cross Laboratories Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Tusq-DX Tablet

Tusq-DX Tablet belongs to a class of medication called 'cough and cold preparations' primarily used to treat dry cough. Coughing (dry or productive) is the body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. There are two types of coughs: dry cough and chesty cough. A dry cough is tickly and doesn't produce any vicious or thick mucus, while a chesty cough (wet cough) means mucous or sputum is produced to help clear your airways. 

Tusq-DX Tablet is a combination of three drugs, namely: Chlorpheniramine maleate (antihistamine), Phenylephrine (decongestant), and Dextromethorphan (cough suppressant). Chlorpheniramine maleate works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. Phenylephrine helps in shrinking the blood vessels located in the nasal passage, thereby reducing the stuffy nose. Dextromethorphan works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough center in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Collectively, it helps to provide relief from dry cough.

Take Tusq-DX Tablet with or without food as advised by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Tusq-DX Tablet based on your medical condition. Some people may experience dry mouth, throat or nose, drowsiness, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, restlessness, or excitation. Most of these side effects of Tusq-DX Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Please inform your doctor if you are allergic to Tusq-DX Tablet or any other medicines. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Tusq-DX Tablet . Tusq-DX Tablet is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. If you are about to undergo any medical tests or surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking Tusq-DX Tablet . Avoid using Tusq-DX Tablet if you have taken medicines such as linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine, and methylene blue injection in the past 14 days. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Tusq-DX Tablet to loosen mucus.

Uses of Tusq-DX Tablet

Treatment of Dry Cough

Directions for Use

Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions and take Tusq-DX Tablet with or without food in doses as prescribed by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup provided with the pack.

Medicinal Benefits

Tusq-DX Tablet contains Chlorpheniramine maleate, Phenylephrine, and Dextromethorphan used to treat dry cough. Chlorpheniramine maleate helps to provide relief from allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, congestion, or stiffness. Phenylephrine helps in shrinking the blood vessels located in the nasal passage, thereby reducing the stuffy nose. Dextromethorphan works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough center in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Thus, Tusq-DX Tablet helps to relieve overall cough, cold and allergic symptoms.

How Tusq-DX Tablet Works

Tusq-DX Tablet is a combination of three drugs, namely: Chlorpheniramine maleate (antihistamine), Phenylephrine (decongestant), and Dextromethorphan (cough suppressant). Chlorpheniramine maleate works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. Phenylephrine helps in shrinking the blood vessels located in the nasal passage, thereby reducing the stuffy nose. Dextromethorphan works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough center in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Collectively, it helps to provide relief from dry cough.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Tusq-DX Tablet

  • Dry mouth, throat or nose
  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness
  • Blurred vision
  • Headache
  • Constipation
  • Restlessness or excitation
  • Loss of appetite

What if I have taken an overdose of Tusq-DX Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Tusq-DX Tablet as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Please inform your doctor if you are allergic to Tusq-DX Tablet or any other medicines. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Tusq-DX Tablet . Tusq-DX Tablet is not recommended for children below 4 years of age. If you are about to undergo any medical tests or surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking Tusq-DX Tablet . Avoid using Tusq-DX Tablet if you have taken medicines such as linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine and methylene blue injection in the past 14 days. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Tusq-DX Tablet to loosen mucus. If you have glaucoma, urinary problems, enlarged prostate, cough with mucus or cough caused by asthma, smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), inform your doctor before taking Tusq-DX Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ChlorpheniraminePotassium citrate
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ChlorpheniraminePotassium chloride
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Drug-Drug Interactions

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ChlorpheniraminePotassium citrate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Tusq-DX Tablet 10's:
Taking Tusq-DX Tablet 10's and Potassium citrate (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tusq-DX Tablet 10's with Potassium citrate is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as severe stomach pain, bloating, lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
ChlorpheniraminePotassium chloride
Critical
How does the drug interact with Tusq-DX Tablet 10's:
Taking Tusq-DX Tablet 10's and Potassium chloride (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tusq-DX Tablet 10's with Potassium chloride it not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience any symptoms such as severe stomach pain, bloating, lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
PhenylephrinePropofol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Tusq-DX Tablet 10's:
Taking Tusq-DX Tablet 10's with Propofol may lead to increased levels of Tusq-DX Tablet 10's leading to side effects like high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tusq-DX Tablet 10's with Propofol is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
PhenylephrineTranylcypromine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Tusq-DX Tablet 10's:
Taking Tranylcypromine with Tusq-DX Tablet 10's can increase the risk of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tranylcypromine with Tusq-DX Tablet 10's is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, and fainting Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PhenylephrineSelegiline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Tusq-DX Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Selegiline with Tusq-DX Tablet 10's together can raise blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Selegiline with Tusq-DX Tablet 10's is not recommended, it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, fits, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, and/or fainting Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PhenylephrineFurazolidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Tusq-DX Tablet 10's:
Taking Furazolidone with Tusq-DX Tablet 10's can cause an increase in high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Furazolidone with Tusq-DX Tablet 10's is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden and severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sweating, lightheadedness, fainting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, consult the doctor immediately. It is advised to use Tusq-DX Tablet 10's only after 14 days of stopping Furazolidone.
PhenylephrineSevoflurane
Critical
How does the drug interact with Tusq-DX Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Tusq-DX Tablet 10's with Sevoflurane can increase the levels of Tusq-DX Tablet 10's and lead to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tusq-DX Tablet 10's with Sevoflurane is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
DextromethorphanPhenelzine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Tusq-DX Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Phenelzine and Tusq-DX Tablet 10's can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Phenelzine and Tusq-DX Tablet 10's can lead to an interaction. However, if you experience any symptoms like confusion, hallucination, seizure, changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle stiffness, tremors, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
DextromethorphanPargyline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Tusq-DX Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Pargyline and Tusq-DX Tablet 10's can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Tusq-DX Tablet 10's and Pargyline can lead to an interaction. However, if you experience any symptoms like confusion, hallucination, seizure, changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle stiffness, tremors, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
DextromethorphanProcarbazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Tusq-DX Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Tusq-DX Tablet 10's and Procarbazine may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Procarbazine with Tusq-DX Tablet 10's can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms - confusion, hallucination, seizure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering, shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm, stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea - make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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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. 
  • 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.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

COUGH AND COLD PREPARATIONS

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Tusq-DX Tablet as it may increase drowsiness. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Tusq-DX Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Caution

The safety of Tusq-DX Tablet 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 Tusq-DX Tablet is excreted in human milk. Tusq-DX Tablet is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks the benefits are greater than the risks.

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Driving

Caution

Tusq-DX Tablet may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Tusq-DX Tablet .

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Liver

Caution

Take Tusq-DX Tablet 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 Tusq-DX Tablet 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

Tusq-DX Tablet is not recommended for children below 4 years of age. However, please consult a doctor before using Tusq-DX Tablet in children.

FAQs

Tusq-DX Tablet belongs to a class of medication called 'cough and cold preparations primarily used to treat dry cough. Coughing (dry or productive) is the body way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection.
Tusq-DX Tablet contains Chlorpheniramine maleate, Phenylephrine, and Dextromethorphan. Chlorpheniramine works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. Phenylephrine is a 'decongestant' that helps in shrinking the blood vessels located in the nasal passage, thereby reducing stuffy nose. Dextromethorphan works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough center in the brain to the muscles that produce cough.
No, you should not take Tusq-DX Tablet if you need to undergo surgery as it may lead to excessive drowsiness and sleepiness when given along with anaesthesia. Therefore, if you are about to undergo any surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking Tusq-DX Tablet . Your doctor may advise you to stop taking Tusq-DX Tablet 72 hours before the surgery.
It is not recommended to take Tusq-DX Tablet along with any anti-depressant medication, especially MAO inhibitors (linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine), as it may lead to unpleasant side-effects or any drug interaction. Also, Tusq-DX Tablet should be taken at least 15 days after your last dose of anti-depressants.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take Tusq-DX Tablet and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.
Tusq-DX Tablet should be used with caution and only when prescribed by a doctor in patients with glaucoma, as Tusq-DX Tablet may rarely worsen the symptoms of glaucoma.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Peninsula Chambers, Peninsula Corporate Park, G.K Marg, Lower Parel (West), Mumbai - 400013, Maharashtra, INDIA.
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