Rapitus Syrup 100 ml

Rapitus Syrup is used to treat dry cough. Coughing (dry or productive) is the body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. There are two types of coughs, namely: Dry cough and chesty cough. A dry cough is tickly and doesn’t produce any vicious or thick mucus, while a chesty cough (wet cough) means mucous or sputum is produced to clear your airways.

Rapitus Syrup consists of Levodropropizine (cough suppressant) as its active ingredient, which belongs to the cough suppressant class and works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain.

Take Rapitus Syrup on an empty stomach, as advised by your doctor, with a measuring cup. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Rapitus Syrup based on your medical condition. Some people may experience dry mouth, drowsiness, vomiting, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, or tiredness. Most of these side effects of Rapitus Syrup do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Rapitus Syrup or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Rapitus Syrup . Rapitus Syrup is not recommended for children below 2 years of age.  If you have high blood pressure, fits, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), chronic bronchitis, asthma, cough with mucus, cough caused by smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), blockage in stomach or intestines, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), enlarged prostate, pheochromocytoma (tumour in the adrenal glands), kidney, liver, heart or urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking Rapitus Syrup .

Treatment of Dry cough

Rapitus Syrup consists of Levodropropizine, which belongs to the cough suppressants class and works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough, thereby decreasing the urge to cough. It is non-sedative in nature and does not induce sleepiness.

Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions and take Rapitus Syrup on an empty stomach as prescribed by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup that is provided with the pack.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

• Dry mouth
• Drowsiness
• Vomiting
• Blurred vision
• Constipation
• Dizziness or tiredness.

If you are allergic to Rapitus Syrup or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Rapitus Syrup . Rapitus Syrup is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Rapitus Syrup to loosen mucus and protect yourself from being dehydrated or overheated during exercise and in hot weather. If you have high blood pressure, fits, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), chronic bronchitis, asthma, cough with mucus, cough caused by smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), blockage in stomach or intestines, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), enlarged prostate, pheochromocytoma (tumor in the adrenal glands), kidney, liver, heart or urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking Rapitus Syrup .

Drug-Drug Interaction: Rapitus Syrup may have interaction with anti-allergic drugs (diphenhydramine, cetirizine), cough suppressants (dextromethorphan), antidepressants (duloxetine, sertraline), narcotic analgesics (hydrocodone), and antianxiety drug (alprazolam).

Drug-Food Interaction: Rapitus Syrup may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid alcohol consumption with Rapitus Syrup as it may increase the risk of adverse effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, impairment in thinking or difficulty in concentrating.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have high blood pressure, fits, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), chronic bronchitis, asthma, cough with mucus, cough caused by smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), blockage in stomach or intestines, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), enlarged prostate, pheochromocytoma (tumour in the adrenal glands), kidney, liver, heart or urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking Rapitus Syrup .

• DEXTROMETHORPHAN
• DULOXETINE
• HYDROCODONE
• ALPRAZOLAM
• SERTRALINE
• CETIRIZINE
• DIPHENHYDRAMINE

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• Avoid dairy products such as milk as it may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods to have relief from cough. Instead replace baked foods, fried foods, white bread, white pasta, French fries, sugary desserts, and chips with green leafy vegetables.

• Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dry throat while you have a cough and loosen mucus.

• Avoid citrus fruits as it may worsen the cough. Eat fruits rich in water content such as pears, watermelon, peaches, and pineapples.

• Rapitus Syrup should not be used in people with airways problem (bronchorrhea) and reduced mucociliary function (Kartagener syndrome, ciliary dyskinesia) and children below 2 years of age.

Cough: Coughing is the body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. Coughs may be dry or productive. A productive cough (wet cough) brings up sputum (phlegm, mucus, and other matter) from the lungs. Cough is commonly caused as a response to allergy or viral infection, but coughing up mucus is possibly an indication of infection in the respiratory tract.