Type Of Medicine: bottle

Uses / Indications: Brutus Syrup is used in the treatment of cough.

Pregnancy interaction:
• Brutus Syrup may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Side Effects:
• Nausea, Stomach upset, Diarrhoea, Stomach pain, Vomiting, Allergic reaction, Sleepiness, Dizziness, Headache, Rash, Urticaria.

How to use:
• 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. Brutus Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Take it with food if stomach upset occurs.

How it works:
• Brutus Syrup is a combination of four medicines: Ammonium chloride, chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan and guaifenesin which relieve cough. Ammonium chloride and guaifenesin are expectorants which decrease the stickiness of mucus (phlegm) and help in its removal from the airways. Chlorpheniramine is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that relieves cough by reducing the activity of cough centre in the brain.