• Ritz CF Syrup is given to children to treat dry cough
• It also helps relieve symptoms of common cold and allergy such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and congestion or stuffiness
• Give this medicine to your child by mouth with or without food
• It is preferred to give this medicine with food to avoid stomach upset
• Always remember that the dosing schedule provided by your child’s doctor depends on the type of symptoms your child has, so make sure to follow the prescribed dose, time, and way strictly.
• Give Ritz CF Syrup at a fixed time each day so that it gradually makes a place in your child’s daily routine, which will help you to remember
• If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine give the same dose again
• However, never repeat the dose if it's already time for the next dose.
• Some of the minor and temporary side effects that your child may experience while taking this medicine include vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, dizziness, rash, and headache
• Usually, these episodes subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine
• In case these effects persist or become bothersome for your child consult your child’s doctor without any delay.
• Let your child’s doctor know in case your child is on any other medicine regime or has had any previous episodes of allergy, heart problems, blood disorders, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, skin disorders, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction
• This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning the overall treatment of your child.

Uses of Ritz CF Syrup

• In Treatment of 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
• Ritz CF Syrup suppresses severe dry cough and gives your child relief from an itchy throat
• Along with medications, drinking lukewarm water and gargling with warm salt water may also help ease symptoms for your child.

Missed Doses

Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose If it’s almost the time for the next dose. Follow the prescribed dosing schedule and do not give a double dose to catch up with the missed dose.

Frequestly asked Questions

Common and Known Side effects of Ritz CF Syrup

• Ritz CF Syrup does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Loss of appetite
• Skin rash