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Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges is used to relieve cough due to minor throat irritation associated with cold or inhaled irritants. It contains dextromethorphan hydrobromide, which works by blocking the cough receptor present in the brain, which is known to cause cough. In some cases, it may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness and constipation. Before starting Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges , let the doctor know if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking other medicines or have other medical conditions.

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About Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges

Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges belongs to a class of medicines called antitussives, used to relieve cough due to minor throat irritation associated with cold or inhaled irritants. Coughing is a natural reflex that helps remove irritants, such as allergens, mucus, or smoke, from the airways and prevents infections.

Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges contains Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, a cough suppressant. It works by blocking the cough receptor present in the brain, which is known to cause cough.

In some cases, Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, and constipation. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and typically resolve on their own over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Do not take Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges if you are allergic to any of its components. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges should be given to children only if prescribed by the doctor. Let your doctor know if you are taking any prescription/non-prescription drugs or herbal products before starting Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges .

Uses of Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges

Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges is used to relieve a cough. The detailed uses of Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges are as follows:
• Relief from dry cough: Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges provides temporary relief from dry cough caused by allergic reactions or irritants in the air.
• Soothing an irritated throat: Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges helps to soothe the throat and reduce the urge to cough, allowing for better sleep during nighttime cough episodes.
• Cough suppressant: Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges is involved in easing symptoms of dry, non-productive coughs caused by colds or environmental irritants like smoke, dust, or pollutants.

Directions for Use

  • Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges can be taken with or without food. However, if stomach upset occurs, take it with food.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Place the lozenge in the mouth and allow it to dissolve slowly.
  • Do not crush, chew or swallow as a whole.

Medicinal Benefits

Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges belongs to a class of medicines called antitussives, used to relieve cough due to minor throat/bronchial irritation associated with cold or inhaled irritants. Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges contains Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, a cough suppressant. It works by blocking the cough receptor present in the brain, which is known to cause cough.

How Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges Works

Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges contains Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, a cough suppressant. It works by blocking the cough receptor present in the brain, which is known to cause cough.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

What if I have taken an overdose of Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges

Take Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges only as prescribed by the physician. Do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. If you experience any unusual symptoms or suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges if you are allergic to any of its components. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If your condition does not improve even after using Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges for 7 days, recurs, or is accompanied by fever and rash, please consult a doctor, as this could be a serious issue. Inform the doctor if you have phenylketonuria, a long-term cough caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema, a cough with mucus, or have taken antidepressants/monoamine oxidase inhibitors in the past 2 weeks. Avoid taking Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges for a prolonged period or exceeding the recommended dosage.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges:
Co-administration of Pargyline and Alex Cough Ginger Lemon 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 Cough Ginger Lemon 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 Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges:
Taking Rasagiline with Alex Cough Ginger Lemon 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 Cough Ginger Lemon 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 Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges:
Co-administration of Alex Cough Ginger Lemon 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 Cough Ginger Lemon 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 Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges:
Co-administration of Phenelzine and Alex Cough Ginger Lemon 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 Cough Ginger Lemon 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
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How does the drug interact with Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges:
Co-administration of Isocarboxazid with Alex Cough Ginger Lemon 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 Cough Ginger Lemon 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 Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges:
Taking Tranylcypromine with Alex Cough Ginger Lemon 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 Cough Ginger Lemon 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 Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges:
Co-administration of Alex Cough Ginger Lemon 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 Cough Ginger Lemon 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.
How does the drug interact with Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges:
Co-administration of Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges and Desvenlafaxine might raise serotonin hormone levels in the body and may affect the brain or nerve cells. Increased serotonin hormone can lead to severe side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges and Desvenlafaxine, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as seizure (fits), confusion, hallucination, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, tremors, incoordination, blurred vision, muscle spasms or stiffness, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, and diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges:
Co-administration of Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges together with Mirtazapine might raise serotonin hormone levels in the body, affecting the brain and nerve cells. Increased serotonin hormone can lead to severe side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges and Mirtazapine, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as fits, irregular blood pressure, confusion, hallucination, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, tremors, incoordination, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, and diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges:
Co-administration of Ondansetron and Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges 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 Ondansetron and Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges, 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 any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Wash your hands with soap and water regularly to prevent the spread of germs.
  • Eat plenty of foods rich in good bacteria, like yoghurt, to improve overall health.
  • Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.
  • Gargle with salt water for relief from a sore throat.
  • Do not smoke, as it might worsen your symptoms.
  • Avoid alcohol consumption as it may cause tiredness, drowsiness, or lack of concentration.

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Therapeutic Class

ANTITUSSIVE

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Alcohol

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It is not known if alcohol affects Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges . Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges .

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Pregnancy

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Please consult the doctor if you are pregnant. Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges should be used during pregnancy only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

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Please consult the doctor if you are breastfeeding. Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges should be used during lactation only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Caution

Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges may cause drowsiness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges .

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Liver

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Please consult the doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges in people with liver problems.

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Kidney

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Please consult a doctor if you have any concerns about using Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges in individuals with kidney problems.

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Children

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Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges should be given to children only if prescribed by a child specialist. Please consult the doctor if you have any concerns.

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FAQs

Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges is used to relieve cough due to minor throat/bronchial irritation associated with cold or inhaled irritants.

Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges works by blocking the cough receptor present in the brain, which is known to cause cough.

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if your condition does not improve or if you experience any difficulty whilst taking Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges .

Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges may cause drowsiness. So, operating any machinery or driving a car, doing an activity that requires concentration and alertness, should be avoided unless you are alert.

It is not recommended to take Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges along with any antidepressant medication as it can lead to unpleasant side effects or drug interactions. Additionally, Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges should be taken at least 14 days after your last dose of antidepressants, especially monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).

Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges may cause drowsiness/sleepiness. Hence, drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

No, Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges is not a steroid, opiate, antihistamine, narcotic, NSAID, controlled substance, or contains alcohol or codeine. It's an antitussive medication.

Yes, Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges is safe if taken in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.

It is advisable to consult a doctor before taking Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges with other medications to prevent any unpleasant side effects or interactions.

No, Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges is not an antibiotic. It is an antitussive agent used to relieve coughing.

Yes, Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges is good for a dry cough. It treats dry cough by blocking the cough receptor present in the brain.

Yes, Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges helps clear the throat and soothe a cough.

The side effects of Alex Cough Ginger Lemon Lozenges include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness and constipation. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and typically resolve on their own over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, B/2, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai – 400 026.
Other Info - ALE0012

Flavour

Ginger Lemon

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