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Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Altuss 10 mg/2 mg/10 mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor. | – Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Altuss 10 mg/2 mg/10 mg Capsule 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 : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Altuss 10 mg/2 mg/10 mg Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. | – Driving : UNSAFE
Altuss 10 mg/2 mg/10 mg Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. | – Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Altuss 10 mg/2 mg/10 mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Altuss 10 mg/2 mg/10 mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. | – Liver : UNSAFE
Altuss 10 mg/2 mg/10 mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Altuss 10 mg/2 mg/10 mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.:
If you miss a dose of Altuss 10 mg/2 mg/10 mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.:
Store below 30°C
Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai – 400 013.:
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Altuss 10 mg/2 mg/10 mg Capsule is a combination of three medicines: Phenylpropanolamine, Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide which relieve dry cough. Phenylpropanolamine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose. Chlorpheniramine is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that relieves cough by reducing the activity of cough centre in the brain.:
Alkem Laboratories Ltd | Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai – 400 013.:
Altuss 10 mg/2 mg/10 mg Capsule is a combination medicine used in the treatment of dry cough. It relieves allergy symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness.Altuss 10 mg/2 mg/10 mg Capsule is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.The most common side effects are nausea, upset stomach, insomnia, palpitations, and high blood pressure. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. Keep it out of reach of children. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.:
