Jtus-BR Soft Gelatin Capsule

Description

Jtus-BR Soft Gelatin Capsule is a medicine used to treat dry cough. It works by directly suppressing the cough reflex in the brain. It also provides relief from allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. Jtus-BR Soft Gelatin Capsule 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 doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects are nausea, diarrhea, indigestion, stomach pain, vomiting, upset stomach, bloating, headache, sweating, and rash. 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 make sleepiness worse. Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before you start taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if you are suffering from any lung, liver or kidney disease. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy.

Introduction

In Dry cough A dry cough is a cough where no phlegm or mucus is produced. It may cause a tickling sensation or itching in the throat and may be due to cold, flu, allergies or throat irritants. Jtus-BR Soft Gelatin Capsule suppresses severe dry cough and gives you relief from an itchy throat. Along with taking Jtus-BR Soft Gelatin Capsule, gargling with warm salt water and having ginger or honey can help you manage dry cough.

Benefits

Jtus-BR Soft Gelatin Capsule is a combination of three medicines: Guaifenesin, dextromethorphan and bromhexine which relieve dry cough. Guaifenesin is an expectorant which decreases the stickiness of mucus (phlegm) and helps in its removal from the airways. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that relieves cough by reducing the activity of cough centre in the brain. Bromhexine is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out.

How 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. Jtus-BR Soft Gelatin Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : CAUTION - Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Jtus-BR Soft Gelatin Capsule. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Jtus-BR Soft Gelatin Capsule 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 - Information regarding the use of Jtus-BR Soft Gelatin Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : UNSAFE - Jtus-BR Soft Gelatin Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Jtus-BR Soft Gelatin Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Jtus-BR Soft Gelatin Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : UNSAFE - Jtus-BR Soft Gelatin Capsule is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.