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- Paracetamol (acetaminophen): 500 mg
- Chlorpheniramine maleate: 2 mg
- Dextromethorphan HBr: 10–15 mg
- Phenylephrine HCl: 5–10 mg
- Take with or without food
- Do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours
- Use a proper measuring cup for syrup
- Avoid alcohol and other sedatives
- Stay hydrated to relieve mucus buildup
- Paracetamol: Analgesic and antipyretic; inhibits prostaglandin synthesis in CNS
- Chlorpheniramine: First-generation antihistamine; relieves sneezing, runny nose, and itching
- Dextromethorphan: Centrally acting non-opioid antitussive; suppresses cough reflex in the medulla
- Phenylephrine: Alpha-1 adrenergic agonist; vasoconstricts nasal blood vessels → relieves congestion
- Paracetamol: Rarely hepatotoxic in normal doses; risk of liver damage in overdose
- Chlorpheniramine: Drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness, blurred vision
- Dextromethorphan: Dizziness, nausea, drowsiness; high doses can cause dissociation or hallucinations
- Phenylephrine: Insomnia, anxiety, increased blood pressure, palpitations
- Hypersensitivity to any component
- Severe liver disease (due to paracetamol)
- Narrow-angle glaucoma, urinary retention (anticholinergic effect from chlorpheniramine)
- MAOI use within 14 days (due to dextromethorphan and phenylephrine interactions)
- Children under 6 (unless supervised by a healthcare provider)
- MAO inhibitors: May cause hypertensive crisis or serotonin syndrome
- Other CNS depressants (alcohol, sedatives): Additive sedation with chlorpheniramine or dextromethorphan
- Hepatotoxic drugs or alcohol: Increased risk of liver injury with paracetamol
- SSRIs: Risk of serotonin syndrome with dextromethorphan
Drug Status
Availability | OTC |
Pregnancy | Generally considered safe |
Breastfeeding | Caution advised |
Schedule | NO |
BRAND NAME | STRENGTH | FORMULATION | PACK SIZE | MANUFACTURER | DISTRIBUTOR |
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Tuspress | 2mg/ 10mg/ 1.5mg/ 5mg per 5mL | Suspension | 60mL, 100mL | Indoco Remedies | Sai Pharma |