Zedex Cough Lozenges belongs to the class of medications called ‘antitussives' used to treat dry cough associated with cold/flu, allergies, and throat irritation. A cough is a reflex action that helps to clear any foreign material or irritants in the throat. A dry cough refers to a cough with no mucus (sputum) or secretions. A dry cough is mostly treated with cough suppressants and throat lozenges.

Zedex Cough Lozenges is a combination of two medicines: Dextromethorphan hydrobromide and Amylmetacresol. Dextromethorphan hydrobromide is a cough suppressant. It acts by blocking the cough center's action in the brain that is responsible for the cough reflex. Amylmetacresol is an antiseptic. It acts by stopping bacterial growth which causes mouth and throat infections. It provides relief from a sore throat which is usually accompanied by a dry cough.

Take Zedex Cough Lozenges as prescribed by your doctor. The common side effects of Zedex Cough Lozenges are dizziness, drowsiness, sleepiness, confusion, nausea, agitation, and sore tongue. These side effects usually go away without any treatment. However, inform your doctor immediately if any of these side effects persist or get worsen.

Do not take Zedex Cough Lozenges if you are allergic to any of the contents. Before taking Zedex Cough Lozenges , inform your doctor if you have any chronic (long-term) or persistent cough, lung diseases such as asthma or emphysema, liver diseases, or if you have taken antidepressants within 14 days. Zedex Cough Lozenges contains sugars, so inform your doctor if you have diabetes or intolerance to sugars. Zedex Cough Lozenges is not recommended for children under 6 years of age. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Zedex Cough Lozenges is a combination of two medicines: Dextromethorphan hydrobromide and Amylmetacresol. Dextromethorphan hydrobromide is a cough suppressant. It acts by blocking the cough centre's action in the brain that is responsible for the cough reflex. Amylmetacresol is an antiseptic and has bactericidal action. It acts by killing the bacteria which cause mouth and throat infections. It provides relief from a sore throat which is often accompanied by a dry cough. Together, Zedex Cough Lozenges can effectively treat dry cough.

• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Sleepiness
• Confusion
• Stomach upset
• Nausea
• Agitation
• Sore tongue

Do not take Zedex Cough Lozenges if you have taken antidepressants (especially monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors) and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) within 14 days as it may cause unpleasant side effects. Zedex Cough Lozenges should be used with caution in children with a history of allergies. Do not use any other cough or cold medicines while using Zedex Cough Lozenges . Do not use Zedex Cough Lozenges for prolonged periods as it may lead to drug dependence, even at recommended doses, especially in patients with a history of alcohol abuse and depression. Zedex Cough Lozenges may cause withdrawal symptoms such as restlessness, sweating, palpitations (pounding heart), chills, agitation, difficulty to sleep, nausea, and vomiting. Consult your doctor before taking Zedex Cough Lozenges if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Zedex Cough Lozenges may cause drowsiness, so drive with caution. Avoid/limit alcohol consumption as it might lead to increased drowsiness.

Drug-Drug interactions: Zedex Cough Lozenges may interact with antidepressant medications (amitriptyline, bupropion, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, imipramine, paroxetine, and sertraline), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (celecoxib), a medication used to treat too much of parathyroid hormone (cinacalcet), a medication used to treat urinary incontinence (darifenacin), anti-cancer medication (imatinib), a medication used to treat arrhythmias (quinidine), a medication used to treat chest pain (ranolazine), a medication used to treat HIV (ritonavir), an appetite suppressant (sibutramine), antifungal drug (terbinafine), and medicines to treat high blood pressure.

Drug-Food interactions: Avoid intake of caffeinated drinks as it may worsen the dry cough.

Drug-Disease interactions: Zedex Cough Lozenges should be used with caution in patients with respiratory infections or diseases such as asthma or emphysema, liver diseases, and depression.

• AMITRIPTYLINE
• BUPROPION
• FLUOXETINE
• FLUVOXAMINE
• IMIPRAMINE
• PAROXETINE
• SERTRALINE
• CELECOXIB
• CINACALCET
• DARIFENACIN
• IMATINIB
• QUINIDINE
• RANOLAZINE
• RITONAVIR
• SIBUTRAMINE
• TERBINAFINE

• Avoid smoking as it may worsen your cough. Avoid second-hand or passive smoking too. 
• Drink plenty of water to decrease throat irritation.
• Use a humidifier to moisten the air.
• Gargle with salt water and have honey as they may help to suppress the cough.
• Avoid caffeinated and cold drinks as these may worsen the cough. 

Cough: Coughing is a 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 brings up sputum (phlegm, mucus and other matter) from the lungs, whereas a dry cough doesn't produce sputum. Cough is commonly caused as a response to allergy or viral infection but coughing up mucus is possibly an infection in the respiratory tract.