Can Duro-Tuss make you drowsy?

Can Duro-Tuss make you drowsy?

Be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how Duro-Tuss Chesty Cough Forte Tablets affect you. This medicine may cause dizziness in some people. If this happens, do not drive or operate machinery. This medicine may cause drowsiness (particularly in very large doses) in some people.

Does Duro-Tuss dry cough Forte make you drowsy?

Caution: This medication contains 4.9g sorbitol per 20mL (maximum recommended daily dose). Products containing sorbitol may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea. This medicine may cause drowsiness. If affected do not drive a vehicle or operate machinery.

What are the side effects of Duro-Tuss?

The following side effects may occur occasionally in those using Duro-Tuss Chesty Cough Liquid Forte:

• Nausea and vomiting.
• Diarrhoea / laxative effect.
• Stomach pain.
• Indigestion or abdominal fullness.
• Headache and dizziness.
• Drowsiness.
• Rash.

What happens if you take too much Duro-Tuss?

If you take too much (overdose) If you think that you or anyone else may have taken too much Duro-Tuss Chesty Cough Liquid plus Nasal Decongestant, immediately telephone your doctor or call your nearest Poisons Information Centre for advice, or go to Accident and Emergency at your nearest hospital.

Does bromhexine cause drowsiness?

Yes. A common side effect of consuming bromhexine is drowsiness. You may feel sleepy and sluggish for a few hours after taking the drug.

Can you take Duro-Tuss with high blood pressure?

Do not use in patients with uncontrolled high blood pressure. Consult your doctor if you are unsure whether Duro-Tuss Dry Cough Liquid plus Nasal Decongestant is suitable for you. Tell your doctor if you are taking any regular medication or suffer from any chronic medical conditions before use.

Does cough syrup make you sleepy?

Cough syrups either try to suppress it or help you to cough up phlegm. Cough suppressants contain pholcodeine or dextromethorphan, which tell the brain to stop the coughing reflex. They can make you dizzy and sleepy, which is fine if you are staying in bed, but not so good if you are driving.

Should bromhexine be taken with food?

Bromhexine may be taken with or soon after food. For the syrup, shake the bottle well before use. If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember it.

Is Duro-Tuss an expectorant?

DURO-TUSS Expectorant Cough Liquid contains a double action formulation to clear chest congestion and relieve stubborn coughs. For dry coughs with chest congestion. DURO-TUSS Expectorant Cough Liquid contains a double action formulation to clear chest congestion and relieve stubborn coughs.

How does Duro-Tuss work?

Duro-Tuss Cough Liquid Expectorant contains the active ingredients pholcodine and bromhexine. Pholcodine is a cough suppressant that works in the part of the nervous system involved in controlling the cough reflex. The cough reflex is designed to protect the body by clearing foreign material and excess mucous.

Is it safe to use Duro Tuss during pregnancy?

Dose advice. Avoid using Duro-Tuss Dry Cough Liquid Forte in productive ‘chesty’ coughs (i.e. a cough that raises mucous from the respiratory tract). Safe to use during pregnancy (ADEC Category A). However, the safety of Duro-Tuss Dry Cough Liquid Forte during breastfeeding has not been established.

What are the side effects of Duro Tuss dry cough?

Common side effects. Duro-Tuss Dry Cough Liquid Forte is generally well tolerated. The following side effects may occur in 1% or more of those using Duro-Tuss Dry Cough Liquid Forte: Nausea and vomiting.

Can Duro-Tuss chesty cough liquid Forte cause allergic reactions?

Very rarely, Duro-Tuss Chesty Cough Liquid Forte may cause life threatening allergic reactions. If you have had any allergic reactions to medicines in the past, it is important to check with your doctor that Duro-Tuss Chesty Cough Liquid Forte is suitable for you.

View Duro-Tuss/Duro-Tuss Forte overdosage for action to be taken in the event of an overdose. May be taken with or without food. Intolerance or hypersensitivity. Discontinue use if serotonin syndrome is suspected. Decreased resp reserve, asthma. Adrenal insufficiency. Laxative effect due to sorbitol. Long-term use.

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