Zerotuss-D Junior Syrup

Zerotuss-D Junior Syrup is primarily used to treat dry cough. Coughing (dry or productive) is the body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. There are two types of coughs, namely: Dry cough and chesty cough. A dry cough is tickly and doesn't produce any vicious or thick mucus, while a chesty cough (wet cough) means mucous or sputum is produced to help clear the airways. 

Zerotuss-D Junior Syrup is a combination of two drugs, namely: Chlorphenamine maleate (antihistamine) and Dextromethorphan (cough suppressant). Chlorphenamine maleate belongs to the class of antihistamines or anti-allergic that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions.  It helps to provide relief from symptoms of allergy such as sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness. On the other hand, Dextromethorphan belongs to the class of cough suppressants that works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Together, Zerotuss-D Junior Syrup helps relieve cough, cold and allergic symptoms. 

Take Zerotuss-D Junior Syrup with or without food as advised by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Zerotuss-D Junior Syrup based on your medical condition. Some people may experience dry mouth, throat, or nose, drowsiness, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, restlessness or excitation. Most of these side effects of Zerotuss-D Junior Syrup do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Zerotuss-D Junior Syrup or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Zerotuss-D Junior Syrup. Zerotuss-D Junior Syrup is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. If you have glaucoma, urinary problems, enlarged prostate, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), cough with mucus or cough caused by asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), inform your doctor before taking Zerotuss-D Junior Syrup.

Zerotuss-D Junior Syrup is a combination of two drugs: Chlorphenamine maleate (antihistamine) and Dextromethorphan (cough suppressant). Chlorphenamine maleate belongs to the class of antihistamines or anti-allergic that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions.  It helps provide relief from allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness. On the other hand, Dextromethorphan belongs to the class of cough suppressants that block the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Thus, together Zerotuss-D Junior Syrup helps relieve cough, cold and allergic symptoms. 

Avoid using Zerotuss-D Junior Syrup if you have taken medicines, such as linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine, and methylene blue injection in the past 14 days. Persons who have a history of drug abuse should use Zerotuss-D Junior Syrup with caution as it may cause unwanted side effects. It is advised to seek medical help if the cough does not go away or if it is followed by a high fever, skin rash, or persistent headache. Zerotuss-D Junior Syrup may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision in some patients, therefore drive only if you are alert. Zerotuss-D Junior Syrup should not be used in elderly patients with confusion. Zerotuss-D Junior Syrup contains sorbitol so it should be avoided in patients with problems of fructose intolerance.

• Contact a doctor if your symptoms do not improve even after taking Zerotuss-D Junior Syrup for 7 days.
• Contact a doctor immediately if you develop fever, rash, or headaches after taking Zerotuss-D Junior Syrup. 
• If you are about to undergo any medical tests or surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking Zerotuss-D Junior Syrup.