Lintus Syrup

Written By Dr. Love Sharma, PhD (Pharmacology), PGDPRA

Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 11 Nov 2024 | 01:04 AM (IST)

Lintus Syrup is a combination medicine used to treat common cold symptoms. It thins mucus in the nose, windpipe and lungs making it easier to cough out. It also provides relief from seasonal allergic conditions such as runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing and congestion or stuffiness.

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Contains

Bromhexine (4mg)+ Chlorpheniramine Maleate (2mg)+ Paracetamol (125mg)+ Phenylephrine (2.5mg)

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Lifecom Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

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Product introduction

Lintus Syrup is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, bloating, diarrhea, indigestion, loss of appetite, headache, sweating, insomnia, skin rash, and itching. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It can also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make dizziness worse.

Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Uses of Lintus Syrup

Treatment of Common cold

Benefits of Lintus Syrup

Treatment of Common cold
Lintus Syrup is a combination medicine that effectively relieves symptoms of the common cold, such as a blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. It helps loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. It also shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours. These actions make breathing easier.

Lintus Syrup is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes, and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by your doctor, and do not stop using it unless you are advised otherwise.

Side effects of Lintus 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 Lintus

Nausea
Vomiting
Bloating
Diarrhea
Indigestion
Loss of appetite
Dizziness
Headache
Sweating
Sleepiness
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Skin rash
Itching
Allergic reaction

How to use Lintus 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. Lintus Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Lintus Syrup works

Lintus Syrup is a combination of four medicines:.

Quick tips

Lintus Syrup is prescribed to get relief from symptoms of common cold.
Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.
Call your doctor if your symptoms have not improved within seven days of treatment.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications for cold.
Along with taking Lintus Syrup do the following simple tips at home to get relief:
1. Steam inhalation
2. Gargling with warm saltwater.
3. Apply vapor rubs on chest, back if needed. Take enough rest.
4. Take warm food and fluid only. Ensure adequate fluid intake.
5. Advise hygiene measures to reduce spread: frequent hand-washing, avoiding sharing towels, pillowcase, etc.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lintus Syrup.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lintus Syrup may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Driving

UNSAFE

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

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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

Liver

CAUTION

Lintus Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lintus Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Patient concerns

If Lintus 14unit is taken just at end of dinner.

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

It is easy to maintain sugar levels.You should have dedication to do regular exercise and maintain your calories intake which your diabetic educator have be told.As only medicine can't help for long time.secondly you you take proper dose of medicine which doctor has adjusted for you as per your reports.thirdly time visit to doctor and do all routine investigations.

Diabetic last 12 year Medicine sugar tablet with lintus 24 Neurological problem Pain in legs What can I do

Dr. Saurav Arora

Homeopathy

Dear mam as your case is a chronic case it requires long case taking, examination and regular follow up, therefore, please visit a homeopath so that he can examine you and guide you accordingly.

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