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Zerotuss is a prescription drug, available for use as Syrup, Suspension. It is primarily used for the treatment of Cough.
The right dosage of Zerotuss depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Zerotuss also has some side effects, the most common being Palpitations (fluttering in chest), Dizziness, Drowsiness. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Zerotuss as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Zerotuss normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Zerotuss's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Zerotuss's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Zerotuss are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Zerotuss may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Zerotuss is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Zerotuss 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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Is the use of Zerotuss safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Zerotuss during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Zerotuss safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Zerotuss for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Zerotuss on the Kidneys?
Zerotuss is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Zerotuss on the Liver?
Zerotuss has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Zerotuss on the Heart?
Zerotuss may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zerotuss unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zerotuss habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Zerotuss has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Zerotuss since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Zerotuss should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Zerotuss for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zerotuss
Taking Zerotuss with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zerotuss
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Zerotuss and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Take Zerotuss 1-2 teaspoonful 2 times a day or as advised/prescribed by your doctor.
No, Zerotuss 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.
Yes, Zerotuss may cause difficulty in breathing. It has been reported in patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing the same after taking this drug, you must call your doctor immediately.
Zerotuss 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. Zerotuss is a prescription drug that is used in the treatment of dry cough.
Yes, you can take the Zerotuss with chlorpheniramine, many fixed-dose combinations are available in the market to treat the dry cough. But you are recommended to consult with your doctor before taking this drug combination.
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