Cough syrups are just a normal household medicine that is commonly used in every house. This mainly helps you soothe your throat to reduce the itchiness in your throat. But looking at this, people might think that sweet syrup might not harm, but this might also kill you. Yes, sounds strange, but too much cough syrup can kill you.

Almost all of the cough syrups have ingredients like dextromethorphan (DXM), codeine, or antihistamines. If you are consuming it is advised to take it in small quantities. But if you are trying to consume in high quantities, then this is going to affect your breathing, damaging your life, and in a worst-case scenario, this might even stop your heart. According to the experts, people dying from an overdose of cough syrup is most underestimated health risks out there.

So how much is too much? It depends on the syrup’s formulation and your body weight. Never try to exceed more than 120 mg of dextromethorphan in a single dose. One other important point is that taking a large quantity within a short time period can cause hallucinations, seizures, or coma. With codeine-based syrups, even double or triple the prescribed dose can depress breathing to fatal levels. Never try to mix cough syrup and alcohol, and don’t even try to consume both at the same time. This might increase your health risk.

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Medical professionals stress that there’s no completely “safe” overdose limit, as every individual reacts differently. It is advised to see if someone shows signs like slow breathing, vomiting, or even seizures, and call emergency services immediately. The untold shocking truth is that cough syrup is just a normal medicine, but still, this can be a harmful syrup if it is consumed in larger quantities. It is advised to always follow the dosage guidelines on the label and also follow the doctor’s prescription.

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