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Lupituss Cpm Syrup

Manufacturer :  Lupin Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Levocloperastine, Chlorpheniramine
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Lupituss Cpm Syrup

This medication is used for the treatment and prevention of dry cough. Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any medicine, food or substance. Exercise caution if you are pregnant or breastfeeding a baby.

On using this medication you may experience side effects such as headache, heart palpitation, faintness, nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and dry mouth. If the allergic reactions persist or become severe over time contact your health care provider as soon as possible.

Avoid using this medication if you have mucus discharge, seizures, hypertension, liver disorder or cardiovascular diseases. The dosage for this medication needs to be prescribed by your supervising physician based on your age. Other factors that need to be considered are your overall medical history and current condition.

    What are the uses of Lupituss Cpm Syrup

    • Dry Cough

    What are the contraindications of Lupituss Cpm Syrup ?

    What are the side effects of Lupituss Cpm Syrup ?

    Key highlights of Lupituss Cpm Syrup

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Pregnant women should not use this medication. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Breastfeeding women are advised not to use this medication. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication is used for treating chronic and acute respiratory problems. This drug binds to the histamine H1 receptor which prevents the action from endogenous histamine. It also acts as an antitussive agent that works centrally bulbar cough center as well as peripherally on the cough receptors in the tracheobronchial tree.

      What are the interactions of Lupituss Cpm Syrup ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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        This medication interacts with antidepressants and CNS stimulants.

      FAQs about Lupituss Cpm Syrup

      • Ques : What is Lupituss cpm syrup?

        Ans : Lupituss CPM is a non-opioid antitussive agent. It contains Chlorpheniramine and Levocloperastine as working ingredients.

      • Ques : What is the use of Lupituss cpm syrup?

        Ans : Lupituss Syrup is used for the treatment of non-productive cough, allergy, hay fever, common cold, watery eyes, itchy throat or skin, anaphylactic shock, rhinitis, urticaria, etc.

      • Ques : What are the side effects of Lupituss cpm syrup?

        Ans : Side effects include dry mouth, headache, occasionally sleepiness, heart palpitation and faintness.

      • Ques : Can Lupituss Cpm Syrup be used for non-productive cough and allergy?

        Ans : Yes, Lupituss CPM can be used for a non-productive cough and allergy.

      • Ques : How long do I need to use lupituss cpm syrup before I see improvement of my conditions?

        Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is within 1 day to 1 week, before noticing an improvement in the condition.

      • Ques : At what frequency do I need to use lupituss cpm syrup ?

        Ans : This medication is generally used once or twice a day, as the time interval up to which this medication has an impact is around 12 to 24 hours.

      • Ques : Should I use lupituss cpm syrup empty stomach, before food or after food?

        Ans : The action of salts involved in this medication does not depend on using it pre-meal or post-meal.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of lupituss cpm syrup?

        Ans : This medication contains salts which are suitable to store at room temperature and keeping this medication above or below that, can cause an inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light.

      References

      • Chlorphenamine- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 23 April 2019]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/chlorpheniramine

      • ALLER-CHLOR- chlorpheniramine maleate syrup- Daily Med [Internet]. dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2018 [Cited 23 April 2019]. Available from:

        https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=3065bc51-c210-483b-876d-14a4d060bdec

      • Levocloperastine- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 09 May 2019]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/levocloperastine

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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