Tixy Soft is used to treat the following -
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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Tixy Soft is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Tixy Soft safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Tixy Soft. It is best to stop taking Tixy Soft immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Tixy Soft safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Tixy Soft. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Tixy Soft on the Kidneys?
Tixy Soft is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Tixy Soft on the Liver?
Tixy Soft is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Tixy Soft on the Heart?
Using Tixy Soft does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Tixy Soft should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tixy Soft unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tixy Soft habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Tixy Soft.
Interaction between Food and Tixy Soft
You can take Tixy Soft with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tixy Soft
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Tixy Soft.
No, Tixy Soft is not safe for infants as the safety and efficacy are yet to be established in infants and young children. It can be, however, given to children above 4 years of age but one should give Tixy Soft to children only after consulting a doctor. In addition, if you are giving more than two products to a child then make sure that none of the ingredients is present in both because then it may lead to an overdose.
You should use Tixy Soft for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor or till you feel a relief in your symptoms. Tixy Soft is a prescription drug, and it is best to take it under medical supervision.
Yes, you can take Tixy Soft for a dry cough. It is a cough suppressant that acts on the cough center in the brain to suppress a dry cough. Tixy Soft is used for a short-term to prevent coughing associated with cold, flu, and inhaled irritant.
Tixy Soft is available in the form of tablet, syrup, and lozenge. The tablet should be swallowed with water, the syrup should be taken with a measuring spoon or a container and lozenge should be allowed to melt inside the mouth. Tixy Soft is taken every 4 to 12 hours as per the requirement. It is important to read the label carefully and follow the instructions completely. If you are giving Tixy Soft to a child then make sure it is not given to a child younger than 4 years old. Also, make sure that you are using a brand that is exclusively for children. Be very careful while administering more than one type of drug to the child because if there is a common ingredient in more than one drug then it could lead to overdose. It is suitable to take Tixy Soft under the guidance of a doctor or a pharmacist. It is also important to talk to your doctor if the symptoms do not improve in 7 days.
Tixy Soft is the brand name for dextromethorphan. It belongs to the category of medication known as antitussives. It is available in the form of a tablet, lozenge, and syrup. Tixy Soft is used for the treatment of a cough caused by throat and bronchial irritation like the common cold and inhaled irritants. It is highly effective against a chronic and non-productive cough.
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