Zuter D 5mg/2mg/10mg Tablet
Zuter D 5mg/2mg/10mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of common cold and cough. It can provide quick relief from cough and common cold symptoms like runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and congestion or stuffiness.
Zuter D 5mg/2mg/10mg Tablet
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Zuter D 5mg/2mg/10mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of common cold and cough. It can provide quick relief from cough and common cold symptoms like runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and congestion or stuffiness.
Zuter D 5mg/2mg/10mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of common cold and cough. It can provide quick relief from cough and common cold symptoms like runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and congestion or stuffiness.
Zuter D 5mg/2mg/10mg Tablet 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.
Common side effects of this medicine include headache, sedation, double vision, vomiting, diarrhea, dry mouth, and nausea. 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 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. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
03Uses
Treatment of Dry cough
Common cold
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zuter D 5mg/2mg/10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Zuter D 5mg/2mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Phenylephrine, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide. Phenylephrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose. Chlorpheniramine Maleate is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is a cough suppressant which relieves cough by reducing the activity of cough center in the brain.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Zuter D Tablet?
A: If you miss a dose of Zuter D 5mg/2mg/10mg Tablet, 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.
07Benefits
In Treatment of Dry cough
A dry cough, also known as non-productive cough, is a cough where no phlegm or mucus is produced. This is irritating, usually associated with a tickly throat and may be caused due to cold, flu, allergies or throat irritants. Zuter D 5mg/2mg/10mg Tablet suppresses dry, hacking coughs. It will also relieve allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine can provide a quick relief and the effects can last up to several hours.
08Side Effects
Sedation
Double vision
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Dryness in mouth
Nervousness
Headache
Nausea
Heartburn
Dizziness
Weakness
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Hallucination
Convulsion
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Zuter D 5mg/2mg/10mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Zuter D 5mg/2mg/10mg Tablet 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
Zuter D 5mg/2mg/10mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving:UNSAFE
Zuter D 5mg/2mg/10mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zuter D 5mg/2mg/10mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Zuter D 5mg/2mg/10mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:UNSAFE
Zuter D 5mg/2mg/10mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Zuter D 5mg/2mg/10mg Tablet helps in the treatment of dry cough and other common cold symptoms.
It is usually taken only for a short time until the symptoms clear up.
Measure the syrup with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon.
Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor if your cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache.
References
Sources and references
Chlorpheniramine + Phenylephrine + Dextromethorphan. Spring Valley, New York: Silarx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
Chlorpheniramine maleate, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, phenylephrine hydrochloride [Drug Label]. Miami, FL: Advanced Generic Corporation; 2020. [Accessed 21 Aug. 2024] (online) Available from: View
