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Tiskytas Syrup
Prescription Required
Your child’s medicine at a glance
Tiskytas Syrup contains two active medicines. These work together to effectively treat dry cough (cough without mucus) that may occur in children due to allergic conditions such as common cold or hay fever. It also helps relieve symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, or watery eyes.
Tiskytas Syrup is a combination of first generation H1 antihistaminic and opioid medicines.
Tiskytas Syrup is a combination of first generation H1 antihistaminic and opioid medicines.
Uses of Tiskytas Syrup in children
Benefits of Tiskytas Syrup for your child
In Treatment of Dry cough
A dry cough, also termed a non-productive cough, is a reflex action of our body in an attempt to clear out air passage. There is usually no mucus production in such cases. It is commonly associated with allergic conditions such as the common cold and hay fever. Tiskytas Syrup suppresses severe dry cough as well as allergic symptoms like runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes, congestion, and renders relief.
Side effects of Tiskytas Syrup in children
Tiskytas Syrup does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Common side effects of Tiskytas
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Skin rash
- Excitement
- Confusion
How can I give Tiskytas Syrup to my child?
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Tiskytas Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Tiskytas Syrup works
Tiskytas Syrup is a combination of two medicines: Promethazine and Pholcodine, which together relieve dry cough. Promethazine is an antiallergic. It blocks the action of a chemical messenger (histamine) which is responsible to trigger cough due to allergy. Pholcodine is a cough suppressant. It suppresses cough by reducing the activity of the cough center in the brain.
Safety advice
Kidney
CAUTION
Tiskytas Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tiskytas Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, caution is advised in patients with severe kidney disease. Consult your child's doctor before giving Promethazine+Pholcodine to your child.
However, caution is advised in patients with severe kidney disease. Consult your child's doctor before giving Promethazine+Pholcodine to your child.
Liver
CAUTION
Tiskytas Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tiskytas Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if I forget to give Tiskytas Syrup to my child?
Do not panic. If you miss a dose of Tiskytas Syrup, give it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose. In case of any confusion, do consult your child’s doctor.
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Quick tips
- Do not give Tiskytas Syrup to children below the age of 6 years.
- Tiskytas Syrup causes mild sedation as a side effect. Never give this medicine to your child to induce sleep in your child as it can harm.
- Tiskytas Syrup has addictive properties. Make sure to give the medicine as prescribed.
- Do not share your child’s medicine with other children even if they have a similar illness.
- Tiskytas Syrup is not effective in treating any type of cough triggered due to underlying breathing illness such as asthma. Consult your child’s doctor before giving Tiskytas Syrup to your child.
- Some home care tips:
- Ask your child to gargle with warm saline water.
- Give honey and ginger to your child as it helps soothe an itchy throat.
- Avoid giving fried or spicy food to your child because these trigger coughing and can cause throat irritation.
- Give plenty of fluids to your child. Frequent sips of water help lubricate the dry throat.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Patient concerns
FAQs
My child has to participate in a sports event at school. Can I give Tiskytas Syrup before his performance?
This medicine may slow down normal nerve functioning. So, avoid giving Tiskytas Syrup to your child if he/she is scheduled to perform tasks that require mental alertness.
My child is 4 years old and has asthma. Is Tiskytas Syrup the right choice?
Do not give Tiskytas Syrup if your child is under 6 years of age. Moreover, it is best not to give this medicine if your child has any serious underlying breathing problems such as asthma as Tiskytas Syrup can cause serious side effects in such cases.
When should I call my child’s doctor right away?
Stop this medicine immediately if your child develops a red, scaly rash with bumps under the skin and vesicles along with fever soon after taking Tiskytas Syrup. Call your child’s doctor without a delay.
My child has been cranky and unable to sleep for the last few nights. Can I give Tiskytas Syrup to make my child sleep?
No, Tiskytas Syrup should never be given to induce sleep. Tiskytas Syrup is a medicine that treats dry cough and should be used only after consulting a doctor. You must remember that this medicine may cause addiction. So, be cautious and use it only in the prescribed doses. Also, refrain from giving this medicine if your child is suffering from sleeplessness as this medicine can mask the symptoms of underlying sleep disorders like insomnia. It is always best to consult your child’s doctor before giving this medicine to your child.
Where should I store Tiskytas Syrup at home?
Keep Tiskytas Syrup out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake. Keep it at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light.
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- Pholcodine monohydrate [Package Information Leaflet]. Huddersfield, UK: L.C.M. Ltd.; 2020. [Accessed 17 Jun. 2021] (online) Available from:
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