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Zerotuss Oral Suspension is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Cough.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Zerotuss Oral Suspension. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Zerotuss Oral Suspension are Palpitations (fluttering in chest), Dizziness, Drowsiness. While these are the most often observed Zerotuss Oral Suspension side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Zerotuss Oral Suspension go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Zerotuss Oral Suspension's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Zerotuss Oral Suspension's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Zerotuss Oral Suspension are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Zerotuss Oral Suspension with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Zerotuss Oral Suspension, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Zerotuss Oral Suspension 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 Oral Suspension 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 Oral Suspension 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 Oral Suspension on the Kidneys?
Zerotuss is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Zerotuss Oral Suspension on the Liver?
Zerotuss has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Zerotuss Oral Suspension 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 Oral Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zerotuss Oral Suspension habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Zerotuss Oral Suspension 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 Oral Suspension since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Zerotuss Oral Suspension should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Zerotuss Oral Suspension for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zerotuss Oral Suspension
Taking Zerotuss Oral Suspension with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zerotuss Oral Suspension
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Zerotuss Oral Suspension 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience