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ALEX 5MG 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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Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About ALEX 5MG LOZENGES

ALEX 5MG LOZENGES is an oral medication primarily used to temporarily relieve a dry, hacking cough. It is designed to quiet coughs caused by minor throat and bronchial irritation, such as those that commonly occur with a cold or flu. This medicine is specifically meant for non-productive coughs that do not produce any mucus or phlegm.

For best results, take ALEX 5MG LOZENGES consistently at the intervals recommended by your doctor or the product package. You can take this medicine with or without food, depending on your preference. To help support your recovery, consider simple lifestyle changes like using a cool-mist humidifier in your bedroom and drinking warm, soothing liquids throughout the day.

While ALEX 5MG LOZENGES is generally well-tolerated, some people may experience mild side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, or a slight upset stomach. If you experience any severe symptoms, such as an allergic reaction, extreme confusion, or shallow breathing, you must stop taking the medicine and consult a doctor right away.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting this medicine if you have certain health conditions, such as a chronic cough from asthma, smoking, or emphysema. Do not take this if you are currently taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) or have taken one within the past two weeks.

This medication can interact with other substances; for example, combining it with alcohol or sedatives can cause severe drowsiness. Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals, as well as elderly patients, should always consult their doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine to ensure it is safe for them.
 

Uses of ALEX 5MG LOZENGES

ALEX 5MG LOZENGES is used to temporarily relieve a dry, hacking cough. The detailed uses of ALEX 5MG LOZENGES are as follows:

  • Dry Cough: It helps reduce the frequency and intensity of a dry, hacking cough that does not produce mucus.
  • Minor Throat Irritation: It quiets coughing triggered by minor throat and airway irritation due to colds or inhaled irritants.
     

Key Benefits

ALEX 5MG LOZENGES helps provide effective relief from persistent, dry coughing, allowing the throat and airways to recover from ongoing irritation. By reducing the frequency and intensity of cough episodes, it supports greater comfort and overall wellbeing during recovery.

  • Helps Suppress Persistent Coughing: By calming the cough reflex, ALEX 5MG LOZENGES helps reduce frequent coughing episodes, providing relief from irritating and disruptive cough symptoms.
  • Supports Better Rest and Sleep Quality: By reducing coughing throughout the day and night, ALEX 5MG LOZENGES helps promote more comfortable rest and uninterrupted sleep, which are important for recovery.
  • Reduces Cough-Related Discomfort: By controlling excessive coughing, ALEX 5MG LOZENGES helps minimise throat irritation, chest soreness, and physical fatigue associated with prolonged coughing spells. This allows the body to focus more effectively on the healing process.
     

Directions for Use

  • ALEX 5MG LOZENGES can be taken with or without food, as advised by the doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safe and effective use.
  • Swallow ALEX 5MG LOZENGES as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, chew, or break it.

How ALEX 5MG LOZENGES Works

ALEX 5MG LOZENGES contains dextromethorphan. It works as a central cough suppressant. The active ingredient in this medication targets the cough centre located in the brain, temporarily raising the threshold required to trigger a cough reflex. This means that while the throat irritation may still be present, your brain is less likely to signal your body to cough in response to it. Because it acts directly on the brain's cough reflex pathway, it does not numb your throat or dry out your airway passages. Instead, it provides clean, targeted suppression to break the cycle of continuous coughing.
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with ALEX 5MG LOZENGES as it may increase drowsiness.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Consult the doctor if you are pregnant. The doctor may prescribe this medication only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Consult the doctor if you are breastfeeding women. The doctor may prescribe this medication only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Caution

ALEX 5MG LOZENGES may cause drowsiness or tiredness in some individuals. Therefore, drive or operate heavy machinery only if you are alert after taking ALEX 5MG LOZENGES.

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Liver

Caution

ALEX 5MG LOZENGES should be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases or conditions, as the dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

ALEX 5MG LOZENGES should be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases or conditions, as the dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Consult your doctor

ALEX 5MG LOZENGES should be used in children only if prescribed by a doctor, and it is not recommended for children under 4 years of age.

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Heart

Safe if prescribed

ALEX 5MG LOZENGES is safe for use in heart patients if recommended by the physician.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Limited information available for use of ALEX 5MG LOZENGES in elderly patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if I have taken an overdose of ALEX 5MG LOZENGES

If you suspect an overdose, seek immediate medical attention or contact a poison control centre right away. Symptoms of an overdose can include severe drowsiness, blurred vision, rapid heart rate, confusion, hallucinations, or shallow breathing.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as warm water, herbal teas, or clear broths, to help soothe your throat and keep your airways hydrated.
  • Use a cool-mist humidifier or take a warm, steamy shower to help add moisture to the air and reduce the tickling sensation in your throat.
  • Avoid exposure to secondhand smoke, dust, and strong chemical fumes, which can trigger coughing fits and delay healing.
  • Rest your voice and avoid speaking excessively if your throat feels sore or irritated from coughing.
     

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How Soon It Starts Working

  • The time required for ALEX 5MG LOZENGES to start to work: ALEX 5MG LOZENGES ideally shows its action within 15 to 30 minutes after administration.
  • The time for which the effects of ALEX 5MG LOZENGES last: The effect of ALEX 5MG LOZENGES lasts for 6 hours.

What if you forget to take ALEX 5MG LOZENGES

If you miss a dose of ALEX 5MG LOZENGES, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Storage

• Store ALEX 5MG LOZENGES at room temperature, ideally between 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F).

Drug Warnings

  • Always check the active ingredients on other cough and cold products to ensure you are not accidentally taking more than one medication with the same cough-suppressing action.
  • If you are using a liquid form of ALEX 5MG LOZENGES, inspect the solution before taking it; do not use it if you notice any unusual discolouration, cloudiness, or floating particles.
  • Do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or perform tasks requiring high alertness until you know how this medicine affects you, as it may cause drowsiness.
  • Do not take this medicine to treat a chronic, ongoing cough caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema unless explicitly instructed by your physician.
  • Stop using ALEX 5MG LOZENGES and consult a medical professional if your cough lasts for more than 7 days, returns, or is accompanied by a high fever, severe headache, or skin rash.

 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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  • Do not take this if you are using Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) or have taken them within the last 14 days, as this combination can cause a severe, life-threatening reaction.
  • Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) and other antidepressants: Combining these with ALEX 5MG LOZENGES may increase the risk of a rare but serious condition called serotonin syndrome.
  • Sedatives, tranquillisers, and pain relievers: Taking these alongside ALEX 5MG LOZENGES can significantly increase the risk of extreme drowsiness and breathing difficulties.
     

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Alex 5mg Lozenges:
Co-administration of Alex 5mg 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 5mg 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.
How does the drug interact with Alex 5mg Lozenges:
Co-administration of Alex 5mg 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 5mg 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.
Critical
How does the drug interact with Alex 5mg Lozenges:
Co-administration of Phenelzine and Alex 5mg 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 5mg 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.
DextromethorphanIsocarboxazid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Alex 5mg Lozenges:
Co-administration of Isocarboxazid with Alex 5mg 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 5mg 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.
Critical
How does the drug interact with Alex 5mg Lozenges:
Co-administration of Pargyline and Alex 5mg 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 5mg 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 5mg Lozenges:
Taking Rasagiline with Alex 5mg 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 5mg 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 5mg Lozenges:
Taking Tranylcypromine with Alex 5mg 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 5mg 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 5mg Lozenges:
Co-administration of Alex 5mg Lozenges and Palonosetron 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 5mg Lozenges and Palonosetron, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as seizures (fits), extreme changes in blood pressure, confusion, hallucination, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, tremors, incoordination, blurred vision, muscle spasms 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 5mg Lozenges:
Co-administration of Alex 5mg Lozenges and Vilazodone 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 5mg Lozenges and Vilazodone, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as seizures (fits), extreme changes in blood pressure, confusion, hallucination, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, tremor, incoordination, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramp, and diarrhoea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
Severe
How does the drug interact with Alex 5mg Lozenges:
Co-administration of Alex 5mg Lozenges with Meperidine 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:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Pethidine and Alex 5mg Lozenges, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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  • Alcohol: Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it can worsen drowsiness, dizziness, and impair your mental alertness.
     
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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FAQs

ALEX 5MG LOZENGES is used to treat dry cough, which is a cough that doesn’t produce mucus and often feels scratchy or tickly in the throat.
ALEX 5MG LOZENGES works by targeting the cough centre in the brain to suppress the cough reflex. This action reduces the frequency and intensity of dry, non-productive cough. As a result, it helps provide relief and improves overall comfort.
Yes, you can usually stop taking ALEX 5MG LOZENGES when your cough subsides, but always follow your doctor’s advice.
No, never take more than the prescribed dose of ALEX 5MG LOZENGES. It may lead to symptoms like nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, dizziness, unsteadiness, changes in vision, difficulty in breathing, fast heartbeat, hallucination, seizures, and coma.
ALEX 5MG LOZENGES is a cough suppressant that contains dextromethorphan. It is not a steroid, opiate, antihistamine, narcotic, or NSAID. It does not contain alcohol or codeine. It is generally not classified as a controlled substance in most countries, though some places may have regulations on its sale due to its potential for misuse. Always use it as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.
ALEX 5MG LOZENGES is an effective cough suppressant that works by acting on the brain to decrease the cough reflex. The recommended dose of dextromethorphan varies depending on individual factors such as age, height, and severity of condition. It's essential to take dextromethorphan exactly as directed by your physician, as they will determine the appropriate dose and frequency based on your specific needs.
ALEX 5MG LOZENGES is generally safe for people with high blood pressure but check with your doctor first. It may slightly increase blood pressure in some individuals. It does not thin blood or affect blood clotting. Always consult your doctor for personalized advice.
You can safely take ALEX 5MG LOZENGES with benzonatate, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, pseudoephedrine, guaifenesin, and Tamiflu. However, use caution when taking dextromethorphan with codeine or diphenhydramine as it may increase drowsiness. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before combining medications, as they can provide personalized guidance based on your specific needs and medical history. It's important to ensure safe usage and avoid potential interactions.
If your doctor prescribes ALEX 5MG LOZENGES with antibiotics, it's safe to take. But if not, don't take it. Do not combine any medications unless advised by the doctor.
Before taking ALEX 5MG LOZENGES, it's crucial to get a proper diagnosis from a doctor. This ensures that the medication is suitable for your specific condition and won't interact with any ongoing medications or worsen underlying diseases. A doctor's guidance is essential to ensure safe and effective treatment, so don't self-medicate—consult a professional first.
Take ALEX 5MG LOZENGES for the prescribed dose and duration, based on your medical condition, for optimal results.
The most common side effects of ALEX 5MG LOZENGES are dizziness, drowsiness, sleepiness, confusion, and nausea. Most of the side effects of ALEX 5MG LOZENGES do not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Consult your doctor before taking ALEX 5MG LOZENGES if you have an underlying medical condition, such as liver disease, kidney disease, or respiratory problems.
Yes, you can take ALEX 5MG LOZENGES with or without food. If you experience mild stomach upset, taking it with a meal or a glass of milk can help soothe your stomach.
Some people may feel drowsy or dizzy after taking this medicine. Avoid driving, operating heavy machinery, or doing activities that require your full attention until you know how the medicine affects you.
No, ALEX 5MG LOZENGES is specifically designed for dry, hacking coughs that do not produce mucus. If you have a productive, wet cough, talk to your doctor or pharmacist about a more appropriate treatment.
If your cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache, stop taking the medication and consult your doctor immediately.
You should avoid alcohol while using this medicine. Alcohol can increase the severity of side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, and confusion.
The safety of this medicine during pregnancy or breastfeeding is not fully determined. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks and benefits before taking this medicine.
Certain antidepressants, especially MAOIs, can interact dangerously with ALEX 5MG LOZENGES. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about all the medications you are currently taking before starting this medicine.

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India

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Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, B/2, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai ? 400 026.
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