Rapitus Plus Syrup

This medication is an antihistamine drug along with antitussive. It works by blocking the action of histamine in the body and also suppresses the cough centre present in the brain. The syrup is used for relieving symptoms of sinus pressure and sinus congestion. It is also helpful against runny nose, itching of the throat and nose, watery eyes, and sneezing.

You are advised to not use this medicine if you are allergic to it. Do not use the syrup in combination with sodium oxybate, furazolidone or a monoamine oxidase inhibitor. Inform your doctor if you have breathing problems, glaucoma, heart problems, liver disease, high blood pressure and seizures.

The syrup can cause adverse effects such as dizziness, confusion, anxiety, constipation, nausea, restlessness, blurred vision, etc. Consult a medical expert in case of any discomfort and uneasiness.

• Dry Cough

• Allergic Rhinitis

• Sinusitis

• Allergy

• Severe Liver Impairment

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Headache

• Palpitations

• Increased Blood Pressure

• Increased Heart Rate

• Heart Beat Irregular

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  This medication may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Pregnant women must consult doctor before using this medication.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Breastfeeding women should consult doctor before consuming this medication.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution to be advised in patients with severe impaired renal function.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Caution must be taken in the patients with hepatic impairment.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

This medication binds to the histamine H1 receptor, which prevents the action from endogenous histamine. It also works on the periphery by preventing cough generation. It also works on the periphery by preventing cough generation. Levodropropizine gets activated in the bronchopulmonary system thereby also acting as an inhibitor for bronchospasm.

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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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Medicine

  This medication interacts with Alprazolam, Buspirone, Chlordiazepoxide and Diazepam.

• Ques : What is Rapitus plus syrup?

  Ans : Rapitus plus is a medication that has Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Levodropropizine as active elements present in it.

• Ques : What is Rapitus plus syrup used for?

  Ans :

  Rapitus syrup is used for the treatment, control, and prevention of conditions such as Watery eyes, Itchy throat/skin, Rhinitis, Urticaria, Common cold, Hay fever, Dry cough, etc.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Rapitus plus syrup?

  Ans :

  Rapitus plus causes few side effects like Ringing in ears, Blurred vision, Hypotension, Dry mouth, Headache, Abdominal pain, Vomiting, Weakness, etc.

• Ques : Can Rapitus Plus Syrup be used for cough and common cold?

  Ans : Yes, Rapitus Plus can be used to treat cough and common cold.

• Ques : How long do I need to use rapitus plus 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 2 hours to 3 days, before noticing an improvement in the condition.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use rapitus plus syrup ?

  Ans : This medication is generally used twice or thrice a day, as the time interval upto which this medication has an impact is around 6 to 8 hours.

• Ques : Should I use rapitus plus syrup empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : The salts involved in this medication, work properly at an empty stomach. It is advised to consume this medication, 1 hour before having food and at least 2 hours after having food.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of rapitus plus 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.

• Chlorphenamine- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 25 April 2019]. Available from:

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

• Levodropropizine- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 25 April 2019]. Available from:

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

• Important information about Chlorphenamine (Piriton)- Drugs Bank [Internet]. drugsbanks.com. 2017 [Cited 23 April 2019]. Available from:

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