Tussalyte-XP Oral Drops

Tussalyte XP drops are a pediatric medicine that contains a combination of ambroxol, guaifenesin, and levosalbutamol as its active ingredients. It is used to treat wet cough in children. Tussalyte XP drops aid in the expulsion of mucus and helps to reduce coughing and breathlessness.

Before starting the treatment, it is important to consult with a doctor if your child has any underlying medical conditions. Additionally, Tussalyte XP drops should not be used with any other cough or cold medications. This medicine is designed for children and should be administered under adult supervision.

Dosage

Overdose

Symptoms of an overdose include headache, anxiety, fits, abdominal cramps, irregular heartbeats sometimes a drop in blood pressure. If you have given too much of Tussalyte XP drops to your child, then contact your doctor or reach out to the nearest hospital immediately.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed giving any dose of Tussalyte XP drops, then give it as soon as you remember. If it's already time for the next dose, then skip the missed dose and follow the regular dosing schedule.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Tussalyte-XP Drop helps soothe your child's cough by loosening thick mucus, making it easier to expel and improving breathing.

Directions for Use

• Tussalyte XP drops should be given to your child as instructed by your doctor.
• Shake it well before use.

Precautions and Warnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• Your child has any underlying medical condition like heart disease.
• Your child is suffering from liver or kidney problems.
• Your child doesn't feel any relief in symptoms and your cough lasts for more than 5 days, consult a doctor immediately.
• Your child is suffering from high pressure inside the eyes (glaucoma) or having any kind of allergies.

Contraindications

• If your child is allergic to this medicine or any other ingredients of Tussalyte XP drops.
• If your child is suffering from gastric ulcers.
• If your child has any heart conditions or is prone to heart disorders.

Side effects

• Headache
• Shivering
• Muscle spasm
• Irregular heartbeats
• Low potassium level
• Dizziness

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals your child is currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction. Also, you should inform your doctor if your child has a planned surgery or vaccination scheduled.
• Especially, if your child is already taking other cough medicines.
• Concomitant use of Tussalyte XP drops and medicines used to treat high blood pressure like propranolol should be avoided as it may affect the activity of this medicine.
• Tussalyte XP drops should be used with caution if your child is already taking medicines to treat heart problems and blood pressure-related problems.
• Antipsychotic medicines like phenelzine, selegiline can increase the effect of Tussalyte XP drops when used together, which may result in increased side effects.

Storage and disposal

• Store Tussalyte XP drops below 30°C.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can Tussalyte XP drops be used during dry cough?

Tussalyte XP drops are generally used for wet cough only. It helps to loosen up the mucous so that it can be removed easily through coughing. Your doctor will suggest you this medicine after examining you only, whether it's a dry cough or wet cough.

Is Tussalyte XP drops a habit-forming medicine?

Tussalyte XP drops does not contain any substances reported to become habit-forming. However, it is advised that this syrup should not be used for more than the prescribed time. It also should not be used in any cough without consultation from a registered medical practitioner.

What if one stops taking Tussalyte XP drops?

If Tussalyte XP drops is stopped before the prescribed time, this may affect the effectiveness of this medicine. Also, it is advisable not to start this syrup on one’s own wish without having a proper consultation with one’s treating physician.