RESWAS SYRUP

Reswas Syrup

Prescription Required

MANUFACTURER

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

SALT COMPOSITION

Chlorpheniramine Maleate (2mg/5ml) + Levodropropizine (30mg/5ml)

STORAGE

Store below 30°C

INTRODUCTION

Reswas Syrup is used in the treatment of dry cough. It helps to reduce cough associated with allergies by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger. It also provides relief from runny nose, sneezing, itching and watery eyes.

Reswas Syrup 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 of vomiting, constipation, dryness in the mouth, coordination impaired, dizziness, and difficulty in paying attention. 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 dizziness and 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 dizziness worse.

It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Always keep in mind that this medicine is prescribed only for a short duration until the disease gets cured. Thus, you should not take it for a long time without consulting your doctor. It is important to note that you should never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

USES OF RESWAS SYRUP

Dry cough

BENEFITS OF RESWAS SYRUP

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. Reswas Syrup suppresses severe dry cough and gives you relief from an itchy throat. Apart from this, it also reduces symptoms of allergy like watery eyes, sneezing and runny nose. Along with taking Reswas Syrup, gargling with warm salt water and having ginger or honey can help you manage dry cough.

SIDE EFFECTS OF RESWAS SYRUP

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Reswas

Vomiting

Constipation

Dryness in mouth

Sleepiness

Exhaustion

Impaired coordination

Dizziness

Difficulty in paying attention

HOW TO USE RESWAS SYRUP

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Reswas Syrup is to be taken empty stomach.

HOW RESWAS SYRUP WORKS

Reswas Syrup is a combination of two medicines: Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Levodropropizine, which relieves dry cough. Chlorpheniramine Maleate is an antiallergic which helps reduce cough associated with allergies by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger, histamine. Levodropropizine is a cough suppressant which relieves cough by reducing the activity of cough center in the brain.