How To Administer Tuxil D And Tuxil N Cough Syrup

Tuxil is a group of cough syrup products common in Nigeria. They target both children and adults. They are labeled with letters. The letters have meaning. Focus is on tuxil N and D.

Cough is a common condition in Nigeria. It affects people of all ages, tribes and backgrounds. It is more common during the rain with small cases during the dry season. There are different types of cough depending on the symptoms. The two major categories are the dry unproductive cough and the wet productive cough.

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There is no cure for cough. The condition is self limiting. Treatment depends on managing the symptoms. There are several remedies for cough depending on the type. Focus today is on cough syrups for day and nighttime. An example is tuxil D and N.

Tuxil N Cough Syrup

Tuxil N stands for nighttime. It is a cough syrup most suitable for nighttime administration. It contains dextromethorphan, an antihistamine from the chlorpheniramine family. It also contains other ingredients that support dextromethorphan. It is used to treat coughing, running nose and catarrh. It's side effect is drowsiness.

Tuxil N is recommended for nighttime because it helps enhance sleep. This is especially important for those who have symptoms at night. Such symptoms can disrupt a good sleep.

Tuxil D Cough Syrup

Tuxil D on the other hand stands for daytime. It is most suitable for daytime administration. It contains cetirizine hydrochloride and other supporting ingredients. It is very good at relieving symptoms of cold and allergies. There is no drowsy side effect.

Tuxil D is very suitable for daytime use because it does not interfere with day activities. This is especially important for those who go to work.

Many patients have preference on the effect of drugs they want. They will not adhere to the medication if it fails to achieve their desired goal. For those who want a good night sleep, they will want a drowsy one. On the other hand, others may want to sleep during the day. But not everyone will want to sleep both day and night. They may want a non drowsy medication.

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The majority of patients fall into the category of sleep at night and work during the day. In such a situation the solution is buying and using both tuxil D and N at the same time. But the dosage will be different. They can take tuxil D in the morning and afternoon but tuxil N in the night. You see, this is a win-win for both.

So for those who always wonder what is the difference between both and how to administer it, this should help to clear the air. Also, there are other medications for cold and allergies that come with day and nighttime in one pack. Learn to use them well.

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