• Abituss DX Syrup is a medicine used in the treatment of common cold and cough
• It can provide quick relief from cough and common cold symptoms like runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and congestion or stuffiness
• Abituss DX Syrup is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor
• The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine
• You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends
• If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen
• Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
• Common side effects of this medicine include headache, sedation, double vision, vomiting, diarrhea, dry mouth, and nausea
• Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time
• Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects
• This medicine can also cause sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you
• Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.
• Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person
• It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication
• Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding
• You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

Uses of Abituss DX Syrup

• In Treatment of Dry cough A dry cough, also known as non-productive cough, is a cough where no phlegm or mucus is produced
• This is irritating, usually associated with a tickly throat and may be caused due to cold, flu, allergies or throat irritants
• Abituss DX Syrup suppresses dry, hacking coughs
• It will also relieve allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation and help you carry out your daily activities more easily
• This medicine can provide a quick relief and the effects can last up to several hours
• In Common cold Abituss DX Syrup effectively relieves symptoms associated with common cold, such as a blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness
• It helps loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out
• It also shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours
• These actions make breathing easier
• Abituss DX Syrup usually starts working within a few minutes, and the effects can last up to several hours.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Abituss DX Syrup, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Frequestly asked Questions

Common and Known Side effects of Abituss DX Syrup

• Sedation
• Double vision
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Dryness in mouth
• Nervousness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Heartburn
• Dizziness
• Weakness
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Hallucination
• Convulsion