• Altuss 10 mg/2 mg/10 mg Syrup is a combination medicine used in the treatment of dry cough
• It relieves allergy symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness
• Altuss 10 mg/2 mg/10 mg 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.
• The most common side effects are nausea, upset stomach, insomnia, palpitations, and high blood pressure
• 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 dizziness and 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
• Keep it out of reach of children
• It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication
• Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

Uses of Altuss 10 mg/2 mg/10 mg Syrup

• In Dry cough A dry cough is a cough where no phlegm or mucus is produced
• It may cause a tickling sensation or itching in the throat and may be due to cold, flu, allergies or throat irritants
• Altuss 10 mg/2 mg/10 mg Syrup suppresses severe dry cough and gives you relief from an itchy throat
• Apart from this, it also reduces symptoms of allergy like watery eyes, sneezing and runny nose
• Along with taking Altuss 10 mg/2 mg/10 mg Syrup, gargling with warm salt water and having ginger or honey can help you manage dry cough.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Altuss 10 mg/2 mg/10 mg 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 Altuss 10 mg/2 mg/10 mg Syrup

• Nausea
• Upset stomach
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Palpitations
• Sleepiness
• High blood pressure