Tuscold Syrup
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Your child’s medicine at a glance
Tuscold Syrup contains four active ingredients that together help improve symptoms such as runny nose, cough, sneezing, watery eyes, sore throat, body ache, and fever. These symptoms are usually associated with respiratory conditions such as the common cold and hay fever (allergic rhinitis)
Tuscold Syrup is a combination of H1 antihistaminics (1st generation), analgesic & antipyretic-PCM, sympathomimetic-α1 (nasal), and zinc gluconate.
Tuscold Syrup is a combination of H1 antihistaminics (1st generation), analgesic & antipyretic-PCM, sympathomimetic-α1 (nasal), and zinc gluconate.
Uses of Tuscold Syrup in children
Benefits of Tuscold Syrup for your child
In Common cold
Tuscold Syrup is a combination medicine that effectively relieves symptoms of the 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.
Tuscold Syrup is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes, and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by your doctor, and do not stop using it unless you are advised otherwise.
Tuscold Syrup is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes, and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by your doctor, and do not stop using it unless you are advised otherwise.
Side effects of Tuscold Syrup in children
Tuscold Syrup does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Common side effects of Tuscold
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Headache
How can I give Tuscold Syrup to my child?
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. Tuscold Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Tuscold Syrup works
Tuscold Syrup contains four active ingredients. These include paracetamol, chlorpheniramine maleate, phenylephrine, and zinc gluconate. Together these ingredients help relieve the symptoms of a cold. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and an antipyretic (fever reducer). It blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever. Chlorpheniramine maleate is an anti-allergic medicine that relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. Phenylephrine is a nasal decongestant that narrows the small blood vessels, providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose. Zinc gluconate releases zinc ions in the body which prevents the multiplication of infection-causing microorganisms by modulating the body’s immune system.
Safety advice
Kidney
CAUTION
Tuscold Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tuscold Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Tuscold Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tuscold Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if I forget to give Tuscold Syrup to my child?
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 is 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.
All substitutes
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Quick tips
- Tuscold Syrup may make your child feel sleepy. Ensure your child takes extra care when taking part in physical activities.
- Never combine Tuscold Syrup with other cold and flu medicines as that may lead to side effects.
- Stop Tuscold Syrup and immediately report to the doctor if your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties.
- Practice self-care tips:
- Clean and disinfect surfaces after sneezing and coughing to avoid allergy
- Give your child plenty of fluids as it helps to thin and loosen the mucus accumulated in the lungs
- Restrain your child from having caffeinated products and foods that are spicy and fried. All these can trigger coughing
- Make your child gargle with warm saltwater
- Ensure your child takes enough rest.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Patient concerns
FAQs
My child has taken an excessive amount of Tuscold Syrup by mistake. What should I do?
Accidental excess intake of Tuscold Syrup can put your child at risk of developing serious side effects like seizures, rapid heart rate, depression, cognition defects, and inability to concentrate. If your child experiences any such symptom, call your child’s doctor right away.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Tuscold Syrup?
Tuscold Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Tuscold Syrup. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
In what conditions should I avoid giving Tuscold Syrup to my child?
If your child is suffering from any cardiovascular disease (hypertension, heart disease), Diabetes mellitus, GI obstruction, increased intraocular pressure, urinary obstruction, or thyroid dysfunction, avoid giving Tuscold Syrup. Always inform your doctor about your child’s medical history before giving Tuscold Syrup.
My child is having sleepless nights due to his underlying illness. Can I give Tuscold Syrup to make my child sleep?
No, you should not give Tuscold Syrup for such conditions. The use of Tuscold Syrup may cause mild drowsiness as a side effect, but do not use this to induce sleep. Forced sleep could mask any underlying disease complication or sleep disorder like insomnia. It is always best to consult your child’s doctor before giving this medicine to your child.
Which is the best place to store the Tuscold Syrup at home?
Tuscold Syrup should be stored at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Also, keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.
My child has a cough and fever. Can I give him two different cough and fever medicines together?
Do not give your child more than one cough or cold medicine at a time unless advised by the doctor. This is because both the medicines could have the same ingredients and taking them together would cause an overdose and could result in serious implications on your child. Always consult your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Can I give my cough medicine to my child?
Never give your child the medicines that have been recommended for use by adults. Children should only be given the medicines specifically formulated for them, else it may cause unwanted side effects. Check the label of the medicine properly before use in your child. Give the medicine to your child in the prescribed dose specifically. It is best to take your child to the doctor if the symptoms are bothersome or fail to improve even after treatment.
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