TusQ DX DT Tablet is a dispersible tablet for a dry cough and the common cold. Each tablet has dextromethorphan 10 mg, chlorpheniramine 2 mg and phenylephrine 5 mg. Dextromethorphan quiets the cough centre in the brain. Chlorpheniramine eases sneezing, a runny nose and watery eyes. Phenylephrine shrinks swollen nasal vessels so a blocked nose opens up. Drop the tablet in water and drink it. It is not for a wet cough that brings up mucus. Do not give it to children under four years.
Key Information
Dispersible tablet for dry cough and common cold
Contains Dextromethorphan 10 mg, Chlorpheniramine 2 mg, and Phenylephrine 5 mg
Calms a dry cough, sneezing, and a blocked nose
Not for cough with mucus
Tablet form (usually a strip of 10 DT)
Dissolve in water before taking
Prescription medicine from Blue Cross
Key Ingredient
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (10 mg), Chlorpheniramine Maleate (2 mg), Phenylephrine (5 mg)
Key Benefits
Settles a dry, irritating cough
Reduces sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes
Eases a stuffy nose so breathing feels easier
One dispersible tablet covers cold and dry cough together
Easy to take after it dissolves in water
Helps with throat irritation when you also drink extra fluids
How Does It Work?
Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It lowers the urge to cough by acting on the cough centre in the brain. Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine. It blocks histamine, which is why sneezing and a runny nose calm down, though it can also make you sleepy. Phenylephrine is a decongestant. It narrows tiny blood vessels in the nose so swelling and blockage drop.
Directions For Use
Take it only as your doctor prescribes.
Drop the tablet in a glass of water, let it dissolve, and drink it. Do not swallow it dry.
It may be taken with or without food.
Drink plenty of water to soothe the throat.
Do not use it for a cough that brings up phlegm.
Do not use it longer than advised.
If a dose is missed, take it when remembered unless the next dose is close. Do not double it.
Safety Information
Not for children below four years.
May cause sleepiness. Do not drive or use machines until you feel alert.
Avoid alcohol. It adds to drowsiness.
Do not combine it with MAO inhibitor antidepressants or other cough and cold syrups unless the doctor agrees.
Tell your doctor if you have high blood pressure, heart disease, glaucoma, prostate trouble, thyroid disease, or diabetes.
Stop and seek care for a racing heartbeat, severe headache, rash, face swelling, or trouble breathing.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should use it only if a doctor advises it.
Keep out of children’s reach.
Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture and sunlight.
Possible Side Effects
Sleepiness or dizziness
Dry mouth
Nausea or stomach upset
Headache
Nervousness or trouble sleeping
Fast heartbeat (uncommon)
Rare confusion or blurred vision
FAQs
Q1. What is TusQ DX DT Tablet used for?
Ans. It is used for a dry cough with cold symptoms. It calms the cough, eases sneezing and a runny nose, and helps open a blocked nose.
Q2. How do I take a DT tablet?
Ans. Put one tablet in a glass of water and wait until it breaks up. Stir if needed, then drink the full glass. Do not swallow the tablet whole.
Q3. Can I use it when I am coughing up mucus?
Ans. No. Dextromethorphan holds a cough back. If mucus needs to come out, this tablet can trap it. Ask for a different medicine for a wet cough.
Q4. Why do I feel sleepy after it?
Ans. Chlorpheniramine often causes drowsiness. Skip driving and alcohol until that feeling passes. Tell your doctor if the sleepiness is very strong.
Q5. Is TusQ DX DT safe for a small child?
Ans. It should not be given to children under four years. For older children, use only the dose a doctor has set. Do not guess the dose.
Q6. How should TusQ DX DT tablets be stored?
Ans. Keep the strip in a cool, dry place, away from moisture and sunlight. Store it out of children’s reach and use it before the expiry date.
