Indications
Tussican® is an antitussive medication, containing dextromethorphan hydrobromide (3 mg/ml) as an active substance, recommended for dry and irritating cough.
Posology
The recommended dose is:
- Adults and children over 12 years: 10 ml, 3 to 4 times a day.
- Children aged 6 to 12 years: 5 ml, 3 to 4 times a day.
Not recommended for children under the age of 6. For the elderly or persons with liver or kidney disease, dose should be halved. Treatment should be as short as possible (3 to 5 days).
Contraindications
Do not take this medicine if you (a) are allergic (hypersensitive) to dextromethorphan bromide or any other ingredient of this medicine; (b) have severe breathing problems such as respiratory depression; (c) have bronchial asthma; (d) have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; (e) have pneumonia; (f) take certain medicines used to treat depression; (g) drink alcohol; (h) are breastfeeding; (i) are in the first three months of pregnancy. Children under the age of 6 years should not take Tussican®.
TUSSICAN is an OTC medicine containing dextromethorphan hydrobromide as an active substance (3mg/ml). Tussican® is an antitussive medication. Indications: Tussican® is indicated for the treatment of symptoms of dry and irritating cough. Contraindications: Do not take this medicine if you (a) are allergic (hypersensitive) to dextromethorphan bromide or any other ingredient of this medicine; (b) have severe breathing problems such as respiratory depression; (c) have bronchial asthma; (d) have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; (e) have pneumonia; (f) take certain medicines used to treat depression; (g) drink alcohol; (h) are breastfeeding; (i) are in the first three months of pregnancy. Children under the age of 6 years should not take Tussican®. This medication can lead to addiction. Therefore, treatment should be short term. Read the Package Leaflet carefully and consult your doctor or pharmacist, if in doubt or if symptoms persist. (Rev 07-11-2019).