TUSSIBRON
ItalyTUSSIBRON is used to treat cough symptoms thanks to its active ingredient, oxolamine.
Frequently asked questions
When should you not take TUSSIBRON?
You must not take this medicine if you are allergic to oxolamine or any of its components. It is also necessary to consult a doctor if you suffer from sugar intolerance (for the syrup which contains sucrose or for the tablets which contain lactose).
How to take TUSSIBRON?
For adults, the syrup is taken in doses of 15 ml 4 times a day, while the tablets are taken in doses of 1 or 2 tablets 3 times a day, preferably after meals with a little water. For children aged 1 to 4 years, the dose is 5 ml of syrup 4 times a day, while from 4 years onwards the dose is 10 ml of syrup 4 times a day.
What are the side effects of TUSSIBRON?
Stomach and intestinal disturbances, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, may occur.
Are there interactions with other medicines?
It is necessary to inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other medicines, exercising particular caution if using anticoagulant drugs (blood thinners).
Can I take the medicine if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?
It is possible to take the medicine during pregnancy or breastfeeding, but it is necessary to seek advice from a doctor or pharmacist first.
What to do in case of overdose or if you forget to take a dose?
In case of accidental ingestion of an excessive dose, inform a doctor immediately or go to the nearest hospital. If you forget a dose, do not take a double dose to make up for it.
Instructions for use
Package leaflet: Information for the patient
TUSSIBRON 1% Syrup, 100 mg Tablets
Oxolamine citrate
Generic medicine
Please read all of this leaflet carefully before taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.
Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has instructed you to do.
- Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
- If you need more advice or information, consult your pharmacist.
- If you experience any side effect, including those not listed in this leaflet, contact your doctor or pharmacist. See section 4.
- Contact your doctor if you do not notice any improvement or if you notice worsening of symptoms after a short period of treatment.
Contents of this leaflet:
- What TUSSIBRON is and what it is used for
- What you need to know before taking TUSSIBRON
- How to take TUSSIBRON
- Possible side effects
- How to store TUSSIBRON
- Contents of the pack and other information
1. What TUSSIBRON is and what it is used for
TUSSIBRON contains the active substance oxolamine, which belongs to a group of medicines called antitussives that work by relieving cough symptoms.
TUSSIBRON is indicated for the treatment of cough symptoms.
2. What you need to know before taking TUSSIBRON
Do not take TUSSIBRON:
- if you are allergic to oxeladin, substances similar to it, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking TUSSIBRON.
Do not use TUSSIBRON Syrup for prolonged treatments.
Consult your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after a short period of treatment.
Other medicines and TUSSIBRON
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.
Take TUSSIBRON with caution and inform your doctor if you are taking medicines used to thin the blood (anticoagulants).
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding, consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.
You may take this medicine during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
Driving and using machines
The effects of this medicine on the ability to drive or operate machinery are unknown.
TUSSIBRON 1% Syrup contains sucrose
If your doctor has diagnosed you with an intolerance to certain sugars, contact him before taking this medicine.
Contains 7.5 g of sucrose (sugar) per dose (15 ml). This should be taken into account in patients with diabetes mellitus.
TUSSIBRON 1% Syrup contains methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
May cause allergic reactions (including delayed reactions).
TUSSIBRON 1% Syrup contains ethanol (contained in alkermes flavouring)
This medicine contains 0.2 mg of alcohol (ethanol) per ml, equivalent to 0.02% w/v. The amount in 60 ml of this medicine is equivalent to less than 1 ml of beer or 1 ml of wine.
The small amount of alcohol in this medicine will not produce significant effects.
TUSSIBRON 100 mg Tablets contain lactose
If your doctor has diagnosed you with an intolerance to certain sugars, contact him before taking this medicine.
3. How to take TUSSIBRON
Take TUSSIBRON exactly as instructed in this leaflet or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. If you have any doubts, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Use in adults
Tussibron 1% syrup
The recommended dose is 15 ml of syrup 4 times daily.
Tussibron 100 mg tablets
The recommended dose is 1 or 2 tablets 3 times daily. Take the tablets with a glass of water after meals.
Use in children
Children from 1 to 4 years: the recommended dose is 5 ml of syrup 4 times daily.
Children from 4 years onwards: the recommended dose is 10 ml of syrup 4 times daily.
Do not exceed the recommended doses.
If you take more TUSSIBRON than you should
If you accidentally ingest or take too much TUSSIBRON, contact your doctor immediately or go to the nearest hospital.
If you forget to take TUSSIBRON
Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
If you have any doubts about the use of this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody will experience them.
The following side effects may occur:
Frequency not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data)
- gastrointestinal disorders: nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.
Reporting of side effects
If you experience any side effects, including those not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazioni-reazioni-avverse. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. How to store TUSSIBRON
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the packaging after "EXP". The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Keep the container tightly closed.
Do not dispose of any medicine via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines you no longer use. This will help protect the environment.
6. Package contents and other information
What TUSSIBRON 1% Syrup contains
- The active substance is oxolamine citrate. 100 ml of syrup contain 1 g of oxolamine citrate.
- The other ingredients are: sucrose, citric acid, alkermes flavour (ethanol 96%), methyl parahydroxybenzoate, water.
What TUSSIBRON 100 mg Tablets contain
- The active substance is oxolamine citrate. Each tablet contains 100 mg of oxolamine citrate.
- The other ingredients are: lactose, starch.
Description of the appearance of TUSSIBRON and contents of the pack
TUSSIBRON 1% Syrup
Bottle containing 190 ml of syrup. A dosing cup is included with the pack.
TUSSIBRON 100 mg Tablets
Pack containing 20 tablets.
Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer
Laboratorio Chimico Farmaceutico A. SELLA srl, Via Vicenza, 67 - 36015 Schio VI
The original data is available in the language of the country of manufacture.
Data source: Italian Medicines Agency (AIFA)
Data last verified: September 21, 2026