Mintuss Syrup
Prescription Required
Introduction of Mintuss Syrup
Mintuss Syrup is a medicine used to treat dry cough. It works by suppressing the cough reflex in the brain. It also thins the mucus and makes it easier to cough out. Additionally, it relieves allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose, and throat irritation.
Mintuss Syrup is a combination of cough suppressant, expectorant, sympathomimetic-alpha 1, H1 antihistaminic medicines.
Mintuss Syrup is a combination of cough suppressant, expectorant, sympathomimetic-alpha 1, H1 antihistaminic medicines.
Uses of Mintuss Syrup
Benefits of Mintuss 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. Mintuss 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 Mintuss Syrup, gargling with warm salt water and having ginger or honey can help you manage dry cough.
Side effects of Mintuss Syrup
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Mintuss
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
- Upset stomach
- Vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Rash
- Hives
- Itching
- Sleepiness
How to use Mintuss Syrup
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Mintuss Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Mintuss Syrup. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Mintuss Syrup may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mintuss Syrup is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Larger doses or prolonged use of Mintuss Syrup may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
Larger doses or prolonged use of Mintuss Syrup may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
Driving
UNSAFE
Mintuss Syrup may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mintuss Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mintuss Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Mintuss Syrup may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Use of Mintuss Syrup may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Liver
UNSAFE
Mintuss Syrup is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
Mintuss Syrup
- Mintuss Syrup helps in the treatment of dry cough.
- It is usually taken only for a short time until the symptoms clear up.
- Measure the syrup with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon.
- Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
- Stop taking Mintuss Syrup and inform your doctor if your cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache.
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Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
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