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Tussmark is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup. It is typically used for the treatment of Cough.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Tussmark. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Tussmark are Palpitations (fluttering in chest), Dizziness, Drowsiness. While these are the most often observed Tussmark side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Tussmark normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Tussmark is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Tussmark has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Tussmark related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Tussmark have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Tussmark may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Tussmark, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Tussmark is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Tussmark is used -
Common
Is the use of Tussmark safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Tussmark for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Tussmark safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Tussmark for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Tussmark on the Kidneys?
Tussmark is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Tussmark on the Liver?
Tussmark is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Tussmark on the Heart?
Side effects of Tussmark rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tussmark unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tussmark habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Tussmark is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Tussmark since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Tussmark is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Tussmark cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Tussmark
Taking Tussmark with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tussmark
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Tussmark with alcohol will be.
Tussmark is a brand name of levocloperastine and it is available in the form of suspension. It belongs to the class of drugs known as antitussive drugs. Tussmark is a prescription drug that is used in the treatment of dry cough.
No, Tussmark is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to take for this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
No, Tussmark should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Take Tussmark 1-2 teaspoonful 2 times a day or as advised/prescribed by your doctor.
Tussmark work by decreasing the activity of the cough center in the brain and give relief to the patient from the dry cough.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience