Dropizin Syrup Peppermint is used in the treatment of dry cough. It helps to reduce cough associated with allergies by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger. It also provides relief from runny nose, sneezing, itching and watery eyes.

Dropizin Syrup Peppermint is a combination of two medicines: Dropizin Syrup Peppermint1 and Dropizin Syrup Peppermint2, that relieve cough and cold symptoms.

Uses of Dropizin Syrup

Treatment of Dry cough

Benefits of Dropizin Syrup

In Treatment of Dry cough

A dry cough is a cough where no phlegm or mucus is produced. It may cause a tickling sensation or itching in the throat and may be due to cold, flu, allergies or throat irritants. Dropizin Syrup Peppermint suppresses severe dry cough and gives you relief from an itchy throat. Apart from this, it also reduces symptoms of allergy like watery eyes, sneezing and runny nose. Along with taking Dropizin Syrup Peppermint, gargling with warm salt water and having ginger or honey can help you manage dry cough.

Side effects of Dropizin Syrup

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Dropizin

Vomiting
Constipation
Dryness in mouth
Sleepiness
Exhaustion
Impaired coordination
Dizziness
Difficulty in paying attention

How to use Dropizin Syrup

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. Dropizin Syrup Peppermint is to be taken empty stomach.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Dropizin Syrup Peppermint may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Dropizin Syrup Peppermint during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Dropizin Syrup Peppermint during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Dropizin Syrup Peppermint may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Dropizin Syrup Peppermint is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dropizin Syrup Peppermint may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Dropizin Syrup Peppermint may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Dropizin Syrup Peppermint in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Dropizin Syrup Peppermint

₹99.0/Syrup

Reswas Syrup

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

₹108.75/syrup

10% costlier

Rapitus Plus Syrup Sugar Free

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

₹95/syrup

4% cheaper

Tuxin Syrup

Medley Pharmaceuticals

₹55/syrup

44% cheaper

Rhinorest LC Syrup

Ikon Remedies Pvt Ltd

₹89.5/syrup

10% cheaper

Mucobrex LC Syrup

Innovative Pharmaceuticals

₹69.5/syrup

30% cheaper

Quick tips

Dropizin Syrup

Dropizin Syrup Peppermint helps relieve dry persistent cough.
Measure the syrup with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon.
Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
It may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Dropizin Syrup Peppermint as it can cause excessive drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if your cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.

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Patient concerns

What is a dry and productive cough syrup for baby

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

In dry cough cough suppressants are used. In productive cough mucolytics are used.

i have dry cough & cold so which syrup i take levosalbutamol / terbutaline I am a MR in fdc i have salbutol-ls syrup

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Diabetology

U can take montair LC and cough suppressant if it's dry cough

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