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Actuss

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Generic Name:
Product Name: Actuss

Indication

Used for symptom relief in non-productive cough Not to be used in asthma, COPD or respiratory failure

Action

-Acts by suppressing the cough center in the brain

Dose advice

Oral liquid (linctus) 1mg/mL, 100 & 200mL Adult: -15-30mg 3-4 times daily Child: -2-5 years: 3mg, 3-4 times daily ->5 years: 7.5-15mg, 3-4 times daily -Not to be used in children < 2years Pregnancy: -Safe to use. ADEC category A Lactation: -No data available but should be safe to use

Schedule

Schedule 2

Common side effects

Drowsiness Constipation Nausea Vomiting Drug Interactions: Alcohol- increased drowsiness; avoid combined use CNS depressants- increased respiratory depression; avoid concurrent use

Uncommon side effects

Respiratory depression (rare)


 

For further information talk to your doctor.


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Dates

Posted On: 22 July, 2003
Modified On: 30 January, 2014


Created by: myVMC