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Alex Sugar Free Syrup 100 ml
Alex Sugar Free Syrup 100 ml
Alex Sugar Free Syrup 100 ml

Alex Sugar Free Syrup is used to treat dry cough in children. It works by relieving cough, sinus and nasal congestion and controlling symptoms associated with allergy. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects like nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and constipation. Before starting the medicine, inform the doctor if your child is taking any other medicines or has other medical conditions.

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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE-2MG+DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE-10MG+PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE-5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Alex Sugar Free Syrup is indicated in the treatment of dry cough in children. It may also be used to treat whooping cough, smoker’s cough and allergic cough. A dry cough, also known as a non-productive cough, does not produce mucus/phlegm.

Alex Sugar Free Syrup contains chlorpheniramine maleate, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, and phenylephrine hydrochloride. It works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Additionally, it relieves congestion and alleviates allergy symptoms.

Sometimes, Alex Sugar Free Syrup may cause side effects such as nausea, constipation, drowsiness, and dizziness. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and typically resolve on their own over time. However, if they persist or worsen, contact the doctor.

Please inform the doctor if your child is allergic to any of the components in Alex Sugar Free Syrup . Also, keep the doctor informed about your child’s health condition and any medications they are taking to rule out any potential side effects or interactions.

Uses of Alex Sugar Free Syrup

Alex Sugar Free Syrup is used to treat dry cough in children. The detailed uses of Alex Sugar Free Syrup are as follows:

  • Cough relief in children: Alex Sugar Free Syrup helps alleviate coughs caused by colds or respiratory infections in children.
  • Treatment of allergic conditions: Alex Sugar Free Syrup helps to alleviate symptoms of allergies and respiratory infections, including runny nose and throat irritation, providing relief for patients.
  • Decongestant: Alex Sugar Free Syrup works as a decongestant as it contains phenylephrine, which narrows blood vessels in the nasal passages, reducing swelling and relieving congestion.

Key Benefits

  • Alex Sugar Free Syrup is indicated in the treatment of dry cough in children.
  • It may also be used to treat whooping cough, smoker’s cough and allergic cough.
  • Alex Sugar Free Syrup contains chlorpheniramine maleate (antihistamine), dextromethorphan hydrobromide (antitussive) and phenylephrine hydrochloride (decongestant).
  • Chlorpheniramine maleate works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions.
  • Phenylephrine helps shrink the blood vessels located in the nasal passage, thereby reducing the stuffy nose.
  • Dextromethorphan hydrobromide works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Together, Alex Sugar Free Syrup helps provide relief from a dry cough.
Side effects of Alex Sugar Free Syrup 100 ml
  • Get enough sleep. Maintain a regular sleep cycle.
  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
  • Manage stress with yoga or meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery unless you are alert.
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery or activities that require high focus until you know how the medication affects you.
  • Maintain a fixed sleeping schedule, create a relaxing bedtime routine and ensure your sleeping space is comfortable to maximize your sleep quality.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine as these may worsen drowsiness and disturb sleep patterns.
  • Drink plenty of water as it helps with alertness and keeps you hydrated and for overall well-being.
  • Moderate physical activity can improve energy levels, but avoid intense workouts right before bedtime.
  • Try to get 7-9 hours of sleep per night.
  • Maintain a fixed sleeping schedule, create a relaxing bedtime routine and ensure your sleeping space is cool, quiet and dark to maximize your sleep quality.
  • Get plenty of sunlight in the morning.
  • Do moderate-intensity exercises most days of the week and avoid strenuous exercise close to bedtime.
  • Limit processed foods and sugary drinks.
  • Avoid caffeine late in the day and drink in moderation in the morning.
  • Take short nap (20 to 30 minutes) mid-afternoon if required.
Here are the steps to Dry Mouth (xerostomia) caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dry mouth symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to help keep your mouth moist and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Chew sugar-free gum or candies to increase saliva production and keep your mouth moisturized.
  • Use saliva substitutes, such as mouthwashes or sprays, only if your doctor advises them to help moisturize your mouth and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Avoid consuming smoking, alcohol, spicy or acidic foods, and other irritants that may aggravate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Schedule regular dental check-ups to keep track of your oral health and handle any dry mouth issues as they arise.

Directions for Use

  • Alex Sugar Free Syrup can be given with or without food as advised by your doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions regarding the dosage and duration of the medication.
  • Shake well before use. Administer the advised dose to the child using the measuring cup/measuring spoon/dropper.
  • Avoid using regular household spoons, as they may not accurately measure the dose.
Alex Sugar Free Syrup contains chlorpheniramine maleate (an antihistamine), dextromethorphan hydrobromide (an antitussive), and phenylephrine hydrochloride (a decongestant). Chlorpheniramine maleate blocks the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. Phenylephrine helps shrink the blood vessels in the nasal passage, thereby reducing the stuffy nose. Dextromethorphan hydrobromide blocks the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Together, Alex Sugar Free Syrup helps provide relief from dry cough.
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Alcohol

Not applicable

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Pregnancy

Not applicable

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Breast Feeding

Not applicable

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Driving

Not applicable

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Please consult the doctor if your child has liver problems.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Please consult the doctor if your child has kidney problems.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Alex Sugar Free Syrup is safe for children if prescribed by the doctor. Your doctor may recommend the dose and duration based on the child's condition and age.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

If your child has heart disease, please consult a paediatrician before giving Alex Sugar Free Syrup .

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Geriatrics

Not applicable

Alex Sugar Free Syrup is for paediatric patients only.

Avoid exceeding the recommended dose, as it might cause serious side effects. Seek medical attention if you think you have administered an overdose or notice unusual symptoms in the child.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Advise the child to wash their hands with soap and water regularly to prevent the spread of germs.
  • Encourage the child to drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration and a dry throat.
  • Gargling with salt water might help provide relief from a sore throat.
  • Avoid giving citrus fruits to the child, as they may worsen the cough.

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Drug Warnings

  • Do not administer Alex Sugar Free Syrup to the child if they are allergic to any of its components.
  • Inform the doctor if the child has kidney or liver problems, glaucoma, urinary problems, asthma, peptic ulcers, heart disease or if the child is taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors.
  • Let the doctor know if your child is taking any other medications, including herbal products or vitamin/mineral supplements.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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DextromethorphanPargyline
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DextromethorphanSelegiline
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DextromethorphanPargyline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Alex Sugar Free Syrup 100 ml:
Co-administration of Pargyline and Alex Sugar Free Syrup 100 ml 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 Syrup 100 ml 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.
DextromethorphanSelegiline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Alex Sugar Free Syrup 100 ml:
Co-administration of Alex Sugar Free Syrup 100 ml 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 Syrup 100 ml 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.
DextromethorphanTranylcypromine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Alex Sugar Free Syrup 100 ml:
Taking Tranylcypromine with Alex Sugar Free Syrup 100 ml 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 Syrup 100 ml 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.
DextromethorphanPhenelzine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Alex Sugar Free Syrup 100 ml:
Co-administration of Phenelzine and Alex Sugar Free Syrup 100 ml 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 Syrup 100 ml 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 Sugar Free Syrup 100 ml:
Co-administration of Isocarboxazid with Alex Sugar Free Syrup 100 ml 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 Syrup 100 ml 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.
DextromethorphanProcarbazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Alex Sugar Free Syrup 100 ml:
Co-administration of Alex Sugar Free Syrup 100 ml 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 Syrup 100 ml 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.
DextromethorphanRasagiline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Alex Sugar Free Syrup 100 ml:
Taking Rasagiline with Alex Sugar Free Syrup 100 ml 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 Syrup 100 ml 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.
PhenylephrinePropofol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Alex Sugar Free Syrup 100 ml:
Taking Alex Sugar Free Syrup 100 ml with Propofol may lead to increased levels of Alex Sugar Free Syrup 100 ml leading to side effects like high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Alex Sugar Free Syrup 100 ml with Propofol is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
PhenylephrineFurazolidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Alex Sugar Free Syrup 100 ml:
Taking Furazolidone with Alex Sugar Free Syrup 100 ml can cause an increase in high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Furazolidone with Alex Sugar Free Syrup 100 ml is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden and severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sweating, lightheadedness, fainting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, consult the doctor immediately. It is advised to use Alex Sugar Free Syrup 100 ml only after 14 days of stopping Furazolidone.
PhenylephrineSevoflurane
Critical
How does the drug interact with Alex Sugar Free Syrup 100 ml:
Co-administration of Alex Sugar Free Syrup 100 ml with Sevoflurane can increase the levels of Alex Sugar Free Syrup 100 ml and lead to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Alex Sugar Free Syrup 100 ml with Sevoflurane is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the 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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FAQs

Alex Sugar Free Syrup is used to treat dry cough in children. It may also be used to treat whooping cough, smoker’s cough and allergic cough.

Alex Sugar Free Syrup works by relieving cough, sinus & nasal congestion and controlling symptoms associated with allergy.

Do not discontinue Alex Sugar Free Syrup without completing the course of treatment, as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, continue giving Alex Sugar Free Syrup to the child for the prescribed duration to treat the condition effectually.

Sometimes, Alex Sugar Free Syrup may cause side effects like nausea, constipation, dizziness and drowsiness. Please consult the doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.

No, Alex Sugar Free Syrup does not contain steroids. It contains antihistamine (chlorpheniramine maleate), antitussive (dextromethorphan hydrobromide) and decongestant (phenylephrine hydrochloride).

No, Alex Sugar Free Syrup will not be more effective if given a dose greater than the recommended amount. Avoid exceeding the prescribed dose, as it might lead to an overdose. Administer Alex Sugar Free Syrup to the child only in the dose advised by the doctor to prevent any unpleasant side effects/symptoms.

Shake the bottle well before use, then administer the prescribed dose to the child using the measuring cup or spoon.

To prevent any interactions, it is advised to consult the doctor before starting Alex Sugar Free Syrup if your child is taking other medications.

Store Alex Sugar Free Syrup in a cool and dry place. Do not freeze. Keep the medicine out of sight and reach of children.

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Reference

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