Zerotuss D Benefits & Uses

Zerotuss D is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Zerotuss D Dosage & How to Take

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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Common Cold Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: strength 4 mg chlorpheniramine and 10 mg dextromethorphan in 5 ml
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Common Cold Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: strength 1 mg chlorpheniramine and 7.5 mg dextromethorphan in 5 ml, patients above 6 years old can take
Adult	Disease: Common Cold Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: strength 4 mg chlorpheniramine and 10 mg dextromethorphan in 5 ml
Geriatric	Disease: Common Cold Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: strength 4 mg chlorpheniramine and 10 mg dextromethorphan in 5 ml

Zerotuss D Related Warnings

Is the use of Zerotuss D safe for pregnant women?

Zerotuss D can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Zerotuss D right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Zerotuss D safe during breastfeeding?

Zerotuss D may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Zerotuss D, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Zerotuss D.

Moderate
What is the effect of Zerotuss D on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Zerotuss D on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Zerotuss D on the Liver?

Zerotuss D is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Zerotuss D on the Heart?

Zerotuss D may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Zerotuss D with Other Drugs

Zerotuss D should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Dextromethorphan

Cetirizine

Sertraline

Zerotuss D Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zerotuss D unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Liver Disease
Asthma

Frequently asked Questions about Zerotuss D

Is this Zerotuss D habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Zerotuss D has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Zerotuss D as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Zerotuss D should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Zerotuss D is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Zerotuss D Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zerotuss D

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Zerotuss D with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Zerotuss D

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Zerotuss D.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 164,165

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KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 220

National Institutes of Health U.S. National Library of Medicine [Internet]: Dextromethorphan. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

National Institutes of Health U.S. National Library of Medicine [Internet]: Chlorpheniramine. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

leaflet [Internet]: piriton (Chlorphenamine Maleate). GSK

For the use only of Registered Medical Practitioners or a Hospital or a Laboratory [Internet]: PIRITON CS (Chlorpheniramine Maleate with Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) Syrup. GSK

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