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TusQ Oral Drops

Manufactured byBLUE CROSS LABORATORIES LTD
ContainsAmbroxol (7.5 mg/ml) + Guaifenesin (12.5 mg/ml) + Terbutaline (0.25 mg/ml)
Description
TusQ Oral Drops is a preparation that comes as drops used in relieving productive cough. It dissolves thick mucus formed in the air passages and makes it easier to cough out mucus made in your chest (phlegm). It helps relieve symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, breathing difficulties and coughing caused by bronchospasm (contraction of airways), bronchial asthma (airway path of the lungs to swell and narrow), chronic bronchitis (long-term inflammation of the bronchi), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD- A group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe), etc. Use TusQ Oral Drops only if advised by your physician. You may experience certain side effects like headache, diarrhoea, blurred vision, nausea and vomiting, etc. Do not use TusQ Oral Drops if previously allergic to it. Complete the entire treatment course for the best results even if symptoms subside. Maintain caution in heart, kidney or liver impairment patients while using this medicine. Take TusQ Oral Drops with or without food. Use this medicine with the doctor recommendation only. This medicine is not safe for use in pregnant women due to the fetal side effects. Hence tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using it.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for TusQ Oral Drops

  • Muscle stiffness
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Sweating
  • Tingling
  • Chest pain
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Drowsiness
  • Redness of skin
  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Skin rash and itching
  • Stomach pain

Uses of TusQ Oral Drops

What is it prescribed for?

  • Productive cough
  • Bronchospasm
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    TusQ Oral Drops can begin to show its action in half an hour after administration.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which TusQ Oral Drops remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for TusQ Oral Drops.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    TusQ Oral Drops is mainly recommended for use only in paediatric patients. Hence pregnancy warnings for this medicine are not applicable.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    TusQ Oral Drops is mainly recommended for use only in paediatric patients. Hence breastfeeding warnings for this medicine are not applicable.

Allergy

Avoid using TusQ Oral Drops combination if previously allergic to any of the components of it and seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of serious allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.

Gastric ulceration

Patients with a history of gastric ulceration should not take TusQ Oral Drops as it may worsen the patient's condition.

Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Do not use TusQ Oral Drops for patients with a history of Stevens-Johnson syndrome (a rare but serious disorder of the skin) due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

TusQ Oral Drops is mainly recommended for use only in paediatric patients. Hence pregnancy warnings for this medicine are not applicable.

Breast-feeding

TusQ Oral Drops is mainly recommended for use only in paediatric patients. Hence breastfeeding warnings for this medicine are not applicable.
General warnings

Glaucoma

Patients with pre-existing glaucoma should maintain caution while consuming TusQ Oral Drops due to worsening of the patient's condition.

Hyperthyroidism

Patients with pre-existing hyperthyroidism should maintain caution while consuming TusQ Oral Drops due to worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of thyroid hormone levels may be required.

Liver and/or kidney impairment

Caution is advised while using TusQ Oral Drops in patients with liver/kidney disease due to an increase in the risk of adverse effects in these patients.

Cough suppressants

Do not administer TusQ Oral Drops if you are using any other cough suppressants since they have opposite effects. Inform your physician before use.

Missed Dose

Try not to skip the scheduled dose of TusQ Oral Drops. If it's time for the next dose, do not double the dose.

Overdose

Reach the nearest emergency medical department immediately or contact the doctor in case of over dose intake of TusQ Oral Drops.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Escitalopram

Propranolol

Furosemide

Clozapine

Carvedilol

Moxifloxacin

Disease interactions

Cardiovascular disease

The use of TusQ Oral Drops has been associated with an increase in heart rate and changes in blood pressure. Hence caution should be maintained in children with an active or historic case of heart disease while using this medicine.

Diabetes

There may be a slight rise in the blood sugar levels while taking TusQ Oral Drops. Hence, caution should be exercised if the child is inborn diabetic, and regular monitoring of sugar levels are needed.

Seizures

TusQ Oral Drops should be administered with caution in children with seizure disorders as it may increase frequency and severity of convulsions are significantly high.

Hypokalemia

TusQ Oral Drops may decrease blood potassium levels (hypokalemia) in some patients with imbalanced potassium levels. Hence, always maintain caution while using.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Administer TusQ Oral Drops as directed by your physician. The prescribed dose, frequency, and duration of uptake are specific as per the condition of the child. Do not consume more than what is prescribed or share this medication with other people. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Tell your doctor about the child's heart and kidney conditions before taking it.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Ambroxol promotes mucus clearance and eases a productive cough. Guaifenesin reduces the thickness of mucus in the air passages; this makes it easier to cough up the mucus and clear the airways. Terbutaline is a bronchodilator that helps to relieve symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, breathing difficulties, coughing, etc.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Expectorants, Mucolytics, Bronchodilators

Schedule

Schedule H

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