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Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml

Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Glenmark Pharmaceutical Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

About Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml

Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml belongs to a class of medications called ‘expectorants’ primarily used to treat dry cough. Additionally, Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml also treats allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, throat irritation or watery eyes. Coughing (dry or productive) is a body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. There are two types of coughs, namely: Dry cough and chesty cough. A dry cough is tickly and doesn't produce any vicious or thick mucus, while a chesty cough (wet cough) means mucous or sputum is produced to help clear your airways. 

Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml is a combination of four drugs, namely: Guaifenesin (expectorant), Dextromethorphan (cough suppressant), Phenylephrine (decongestant) and Chlorpheniramine (antihistamine). Guaifenesin belongs to the class of expectorants that increase the volume of fluid in the airways, reduce the stickiness of mucus, and remove it from the airways. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Thus, it decreases the need to cough. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that works by contracting and narrowing the blood vessels. Thereby, provides relief from congestion and decreases mucus production. Chlorpheniramine belongs to the class of antihistamines (anti-allergic drugs) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions.

Take Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, stomach upset, vomiting, loss of appetite, drowsiness, headache, diarrhoea, dizziness or skin rash. Most of these side effects of Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml. Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. If you are about to undergo any medical tests or surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml to loosen the congestion. If you have high blood pressure, fits, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), chronic bronchitis, asthma, cough with mucus, cough caused by smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), blockage in stomach or intestines, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), enlarged prostate, pheochromocytoma (tumour in the adrenal glands), kidney, liver, heart or urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml.

Uses of Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml

Treatment of Dry cough

Medicinal Benefits

Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml is a combination of four drugs, namely: Guaifenesin, Dextromethorphan, Phenylephrine, and Chlorpheniramine. Guaifenesin belongs to the class of expectorants that works by increasing the volume of fluid in the airways, reducing the stickiness of mucus, and helping to remove it from the airways. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that blocks the transmission of nerve signals from the cough center in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Thus, it decreases the need to cough. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that works by contracting and narrowing the blood vessels. Thereby, providing relief from congestion and decreasing mucus production. Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine (anti-allergic drug) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions, and provides relief from symptoms of allergy such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness.

Directions for Use

Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions and take Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml with or without food in doses as prescribed by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup that is provided with the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml

  • Nausea
  • Stomach upset
  • Vomiting
  • Loss of appetite
  • Drowsiness
  • Headache
  • Diarrhoea
  • Dizziness
  • Skin rash

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml. Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. If you are about to undergo any medical tests or surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml. Avoid using Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml if you have taken medicines such as linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine, and methylene blue injection in the past 14 days. If you have high blood pressure, fits, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), chronic bronchitis, asthma, cough with mucus, cough caused by smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), blockage in stomach or intestines, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), enlarged prostate, pheochromocytoma (tumor in the adrenal glands), kidney, liver, heart or urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml may have interaction with anti-allergic drugs (diphenhydramine, cetirizine), antidepressants (duloxetine, sertraline, escitalopram), narcotic analgesics (hydrocodone, codeine), antianxiety drug (alprazolam), central nervous system stimulants (methylphenidate), antipsychotics  (quetiapine), medicines used to treat irregular heartbeats  (quinidine), anticonvulsants (pregabalin), a central nervous system stimulant (amphetamine).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid or limit the intake of chocolate and caffeine-containing foods such as cocoa beans and tea leaves with Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml as they may increase the risk of severity of side effects. Also, avoid consumption of alcohol with Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml as it may increase the risk of adverse effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, or difficulty in concentrating.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have high blood pressure, fits, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), chronic bronchitis, asthma, cough with mucus, cough caused by smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), blockage in stomach or intestines, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), enlarged prostate, pheochromocytoma (tumor in the adrenal glands), kidney, liver, heart or urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • DIPHENHYDRAMINE
  • CETIRIZINE
  • DULOXETINE
  • SERTRALINE
  • ESCITALOPRAM
  • HYDROCODONE
  • CODEINE
  • ALPRAZOLAM
  • METHYLPHENIDATE
  • QUETIAPINE
  • QUINIDINE
  • PREGABALIN
  • AMPHETAMINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid dairy products such as milk as they may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods to have relief from cough. Instead replace baked foods, fried foods, white bread, white pasta, French fries, sugary desserts and chips with green leafy vegetables.
  • Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dry throat while you have a cough and loosen mucus.
  • Avoid citrus fruits as they may worsen the cough. Eat fruits rich in water content such as pears, watermelon, peaches and pineapples.

Special Advise

  • You are recommended to inform your doctor that you are taking Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml before undergoing any medical tests or surgery.
  • Drink plenty of fluids while taking Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml to loosen the congestion of nasal passage and airways. If you are a kidney patient, ask a doctor before taking fluid. 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Cough: Coughing is a body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. Coughs may be dry or productive. A productive cough (wet cough) brings up sputum (phlegm, mucus, and other matter) from the lungs. Cough is commonly caused as a response to allergy or viral infection but coughing up mucus is possibly an indication of infection in the respiratory tract. If you are coughing thick, solid white mucus, it indicates you may have a bacterial infection in the airways. If the mucus is clear or light-colored, it indicates you may have allergies or a minor infection in the respiratory tract, and yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection.

Allergies: These occur when foreign elements known as allergens attack and invade our body, thereby causing the release of histamines. This chemical messenger 'histamines' causes swelling, inflammation, redness, itchiness, itchy/watery nose and throat, and watery eyes. Allergies generally occur due to chemicals, air pollution, pet danders, dust, pollen hairs, seasonal allergies like hay fever, etc.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml as it may increase adverse effects. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant. Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml is excreted in human milk. Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.

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Driving

Caution

Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml may impair thinking or cause blurred vision in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml.

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Liver

Caution

Take Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Please consult a doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml for children.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

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

Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml contains Guaifenesin, Dextromethorphan, Phenylephrine and Chlorpheniramine. Guaifenesin belongs to the class of expectorants that works by increasing the volume of fluid in the airways, reduce the stickiness of mucus and helps to remove it from airways. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that blocks the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Thus, decreases the need to cough. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that works by contracting and narrowing the blood vessels. Thereby, provides relief from congestion and decreases mucus production. Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine (anti-allergic drug) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions and provides relief from symptoms of allergy.
Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml may be used to provide relief from allergic symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, throat irritation or watery eyes. Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml contains Triprolidine, an anti-allergic drug that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions.
You are not recommended to take Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml with selegiline or other MAO inhibitors such as linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine and methylene blue injection at the same time as it may cause severe high blood pressure which may lead to stroke. Therefore, if you have taken any of these medicines in the past 14 days, avoid taking Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml and consult a doctor for proper advice.
You are recommended to avoid taking Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml if you have asthma, enlarged prostate, blockage in stomach or intestines, glaucoma or if you are unable to urinate. However, please consult a doctor if you have any of these conditions before taking Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml.
You are not recommended to take Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml with duloxetine as it may lead to a severe condition called ‘serotonin syndrome’ and cause symptoms such as blurred vision, stomach cramps, diarrhoea, hallucination, extreme changes in blood pressure, confusion, excessive sweating, increased heart rate, fever, shivering or shaking, tremor, incoordination, muscle spasm or stiffness. However, please consult a doctor before taking Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml with other medicines.
You are recommended to take Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms persist or worsen with rash, fever or persistent headache after 1 week of using Alex Plus Syrup 50 ml, please consult your doctor.

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