Zealtus Syrup
Written By Dr. Love Sharma, PhD (Pharmacology), PGDPRA
Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS
Last updated on 02 Sep 2024 | 10:39 PM (IST)
Zealtus Syrup is a combination medicine used to treat dry cough. It relieves the allergy symptoms like runny nose and watery eyes. It also provides relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose and produces a sensation of coolness which relieves throat irritation.
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Product introduction
Zealtus 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, upset stomach, headache, loss of appetite, 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. This medicine may 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.
Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. Keep it out of reach of children. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Smoking may worsen the medicine's effect, therefore the use of tobacco and smoking should be avoided. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Pregnant women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, headache, loss of appetite, 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. This medicine may 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.
Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. Keep it out of reach of children. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Smoking may worsen the medicine's effect, therefore the use of tobacco and smoking should be avoided. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Pregnant women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
Uses of Zealtus Syrup
Benefits of Zealtus Syrup
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. Zealtus Syrup 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 Zealtus Syrup, gargling with warm salt water and having ginger or honey can help you manage 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. Zealtus Syrup 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 Zealtus Syrup, gargling with warm salt water and having ginger or honey can help you manage dry cough.
Side effects of Zealtus 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 Zealtus
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Upset stomach
- Headache
- Sleepiness
- Loss of appetite
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Skin rash
- Itching
How to use Zealtus 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. Zealtus Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Zealtus Syrup works
Zealtus Syrup is a combination of four medicines:.
Quick tips
- Zealtus Syrup is prescribed to get relief from a dry cough.
- Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications, e.g., anti-depressants.
- Consult your doctor if you do not see any improvement and have a cough for more than 7 days.
- Inform your doctor if you have had a cough for a long time or if you have asthma or suffer from serious asthma attacks, or if your cough is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache.
Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Zealtus Syrup.

Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Zealtus 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zealtus Syrup is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving
UNSAFE
Zealtus Syrup may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zealtus Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Zealtus Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver
UNSAFE
Zealtus Syrup is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
References
- Triprolidine Hydrochloride and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Syrup. Mumbai, India: GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited; 2018. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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