Tusna: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Tusna Information

Tusna is a prescription drug, available for use as Syrup. Cough are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Tusna has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Tusna depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

The most common side effects of Tusna are Dizziness, Drowsiness, Rash. Some other side effects of Tusna have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Tusna go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Tusna's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. In addition, Tusna's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Tusna related warnings section.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Tusna contraindications section.

Besides this, Tusna may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Tusna is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Tusna Benefits & Uses
Tusna Dosage & How to Take
Tusna Side Effects
Tusna Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Tusna with Other Drugs
Tusna Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Tusna
Tusna Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Tusna Benefits & Uses

Tusna is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Cough

Other Benefits

Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

Tusna Dosage & How to Take

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)	Disease: Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Bromhexine (4 mg), Guaifenesin (50 mg)/ 5ml
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Bromhexine (4 mg), Guaifenesin (50 mg)/ 5ml, Dose for children 6 years and older
Adult	Disease: Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Bromhexine (4 mg), Guaifenesin (50 mg)/ 5ml
Geriatric	Disease: Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Bromhexine (4 mg), Guaifenesin (50 mg)/ 5ml

Tusna Related Warnings

Is the use of Tusna safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Tusna during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

Unknown
Is the use of Tusna safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Tusna on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Tusna will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Tusna on the Kidneys?

Tusna does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Tusna on the Liver?

Using Tusna does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Tusna on the Heart?

Using Tusna does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Tusna with Other Drugs

Tusna should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Tusna Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tusna unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Tusna

Is this Tusna habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Tusna is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Tusna you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Tusna only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Tusna is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Tusna Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tusna

Taking Tusna with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Tusna

Taking Tusna with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Tusna

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Tusna cause drowsiness?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Tusna does not cause drowsiness or sleepiness. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Tusna?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Take Tusna three times a day or as advised by your doctor. It has to be taken with food for better therapeutic outcomes. Precautions must be taken in patients with improper liver or kidney function.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Tusna without consulting a doctor?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

No, Tusna is a prescription drug so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to use this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Tusna with paracetamol?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can take Tusna with paracetamol (acetaminophen). No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with paracetamol then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Tusna safe to use?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes, Tusna is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as stomach (abdominal pain), nausea, and vomiting. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this medicine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.