Question

What are the side effects of OTC drugs that use for acute cough?

Answer 1

Acute cough:-

This is caused because of common cold and lass upto 3 weeks. If it stays more than the 3 weeks then it is considered as subacute cough.

Examples of OTC(Over the counter drugs):-

* Guifanesin.

* Dextramethorphon,etc.

Many drugs are used for cough with the combination of both of this. Some of the drugs are released with names:-

* Vicks 44 cough.

* Triaminic cough.

* Cuff-Q.

* Okacet.

* Robitussin cough.

* Mucinex,etc.

Side effects of this OTC drugs:-

* Dizziness.

* Drowsiness.

* Nausea.

* Vomittings.

* Stomach pain.

* Headache.

* Rashes.

* Blurred vision.

* Slow breathing.

* Nervousness.

* Unsteady walking.

* Difficulty in Urination,etc.