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Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges is used to treat dry cough. It contains Dextromethorphan, which works by blocking the cough receptor present in the brain, which is known to cause cough. It is generally prescribed for the short-term treatment of dry cough. It does not treat chronic cough or cough caused by smoking, emphysema, or asthma. It may cause common side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, sleepiness, confusion, and nausea. Most of these side effects are temporary and gradually resolve over time. However, consult the doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.

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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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Drug-Drug Interaction: Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges may interact with MAO inhibitor (isocarboxazid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine), anti-arrhythmic medications (amiodarone, propafenone, quinidine and flecainide), opioid analgesics (codeine, tramadol, morphine, methadone), anti-anxiety medications (fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline) and antifungal (terbinafine).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges as it may cause increased drowsiness, dizziness, and lack of concentration.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have cardiovascular disease, Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), diabetes or glaucoma as these conditions may cause interactions.

DextromethorphanIsocarboxazid
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DextromethorphanIsocarboxazid
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How does the drug interact with Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges:
Co-administration of Isocarboxazid with Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges and Isocarboxazid can lead to an interaction. However, if you experience any symptoms like confusion, hallucination, seizure, changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle stiffness, tremors, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges:
Taking Rasagiline with Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges with Rasagiline is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms like confusion, hallucination, fits, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, shaking, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges:
Taking Tranylcypromine with Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increases in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges with Tranylcypromine is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, hallucination(seeing and hearing things that do not exist), fit blood pressure alteration, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges:
Co-administration of Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges and Procarbazine may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Procarbazine with Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms - confusion, hallucination, seizure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering, shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm, stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea - make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
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How does the drug interact with Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges:
Co-administration of Phenelzine and Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Phenelzine and Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges can lead to an interaction. However, if you experience any symptoms like confusion, hallucination, seizure, changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle stiffness, tremors, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges:
Co-administration of Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges and Selegiline may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Selegiline with Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms - confusion, hallucination, fits, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering, shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm, stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea - make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
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How does the drug interact with Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges:
Co-administration of Pargyline and Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges and Pargyline can lead to an interaction. However, if you experience any symptoms like confusion, hallucination, seizure, changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle stiffness, tremors, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges:
Co-administration of Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges and Terbinafine may increase the side effects of Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges and Terbinafine together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any symptoms like difficulty breathing, dizziness, drowsiness, anxiety, restless feeling, nervousness, confusion, or diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges:
Co-administration of Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges and Escitalopram may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges and Escitalopram, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, tremors, incoordination, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramp, and diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges:
Co-administration of Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges with Clomipramine can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome ((A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking clomipramine and Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as confusion, hallucinations, seizures, changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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