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Exituss is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Cough, Common Cold. Secondary and off-label uses of Exituss have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Exituss depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Exituss include Nausea or vomiting, Dizziness, Stomach Upset. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Exituss can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Exituss are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Exituss has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Exituss related warnings talks about Exituss's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Exituss have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Exituss with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Exituss is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Exituss is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Exituss is used -
Common
Is the use of Exituss safe for pregnant women?
Exituss may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Exituss, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Exituss safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Exituss for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Exituss on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Exituss. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Exituss on the Liver?
Exituss can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Exituss on the Heart?
Exituss is rarely harmful for the heart.
Exituss should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Exituss unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Exituss habit forming or addictive?
Exituss does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Exituss does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Exituss should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Exituss cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Exituss
You can take Exituss with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Exituss
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Exituss as it can have severe side effects.
No, Exituss does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing rapid weight gain after taking this drug, then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Exituss can help with coughing. Excessive mucus on the lining of the airway causes decreased airflow and coughing. Exituss widens the airway through its vasodilation actions which provide relief to the patients from coughing.
Exituss is a bronchodilator which causes widening of bronchial smooth muscles present in the lungs which get tightened causing a constriction. Due to the constriction, the air cannot pass in and out of your lungs, and the relaxation of these bronchial muscles results in dilation of airways. This helps the patients breathe more easily which provides relief to the patient from the symptoms such as wheezing, and chest tightness.
No, Exituss does not cause thrush (yeast infection). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.
No, taking Exituss and albuterol together should be avoided because both drugs belong to the same class of medicine (beta-2 adrenergic agonists). Taking these two drugs at the same time may increase the chances of facing many side effects such as insomnia, low potassium levels, increased heart rate, and blood pressure.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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