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Alex Syrup 100 ml

Alex Syrup 100 ml

Prescription drug
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Manufacturer/Marketer

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

About Alex Syrup 100 ml

Alex Syrup 100 ml belongs to a class of medication called 'cough and cold preparations' primarily used to treat dry cough. Coughing (dry or productive) is the body's way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. There are two types of coughs: 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 Syrup 100 ml is a combination of three drugs, namely: Chlorpheniramine (antihistamine), Phenylephrine (decongestant) and Dextromethorphan (cough suppressant). Chlorpheniramine works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. Phenylephrine helps shrink the blood vessels in the nasal passage, reducing a stuffy nose. Dextromethorphan works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Collectively, it helps to provide relief from dry cough.

Alex Syrup 100 ml should be taken as prescribed by the doctor. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Alex Syrup 100 ml based on your medical condition. Some people may experience dry mouth, throat or nose, drowsiness, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, restlessness or excitation. Most of these side effects of Alex Syrup 100 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Alex Syrup 100 ml or other medicines. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using the Alex Syrup 100 ml. Alex Syrup 100 ml is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. If you are about to undergo medical tests or surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking Alex Syrup 100 ml. Avoid using Alex Syrup 100 ml if you have taken medicines such as linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine and methylene blue injection in the past 14 days. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Alex Syrup 100 ml to loosen mucus. If you have glaucoma, urinary problems, enlarged prostate, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), cough with mucus or cough caused by asthma, smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), inform your doctor before taking Alex Syrup 100 ml.

Uses of Alex Syrup 100 ml

Treatment of Dry Cough

Medicinal Benefits

Alex Syrup 100 ml is a combination drug belonging to a medication class called 'cough and cold preparations' primarily used to treat dry cough. Chlorpheniramine works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, congestion or stiffness. Phenylephrine is a 'decongestant' that helps shrink the blood vessels located in the nasal passage, thereby reducing stuffy nose. Dextromethorphan works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Thus, Alex Syrup 100 ml helps to relieve overall cough, cold and allergic symptoms.

Directions for Use

Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions and take Alex Syrup 100 ml with or without food in doses as prescribed by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup provided with the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Alex Syrup 100 ml

  • Dry mouth, throat or nose
  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness
  • Blurred vision
  • Headache
  • Constipation
  • Restlessness or excitation
  • Loss of appetite

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Alex Syrup 100 ml or other medicines. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using the Alex Syrup 100 ml. Alex Syrup 100 ml is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. If you are about to undergo medical tests or surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking Alex Syrup 100 ml. Avoid using Alex Syrup 100 ml if you have taken medicines such as linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine and methylene blue injection in the past 14 days. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Alex Syrup 100 ml to loosen mucus. If you have glaucoma, urinary problems, enlarged prostate, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), cough with mucus or cough caused by asthma, smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), inform your doctor before taking Alex Syrup 100 ml.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Alex Syrup 100 ml may have interaction with anti-allergic drugs (diphenhydramine), anti-psychotic (escitalopram, desvenlafaxine, vilazodone), pain killer (aspirin), cold medicines (acetaminophen), antibiotics (amoxicillin), anti-depressants (linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine), beta-blockers (metoprolol, atenolol), muscle relaxants (carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine).

Drug-Food Interactions: Alex Syrup 100 ml may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid alcohol consumption with Alex Syrup 100 ml as it may increase the risk of adverse effects such as drowsiness, dizziness or difficulty in concentrating.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Alex Syrup 100 ml is known to interact in patients with liver or kidney disease, asthma, diabetes, glaucoma, cardiovascular diseases, enlarged prostate gland, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • DIPHENHYDRAMINE
  • ESCITALOPRAM
  • DESVENLAFAXINE
  • VILAZODONE
  • ACETAMINOPHEN
  • AMOXICILLIN
  • LINEZOLID
  • PHENELZINE
  • SELEGILINE
  • RASAGILINE
  • ISOCARBOXAZID
  • TRANYLCYPROMINE
  • METOPROLOL
  • ATENOLOL
  • CARISOPRODOL
  • CYCLOBENZAPRINE
  • CETIRIZINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid dairy products such as milk as it may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods to have relief from cough. 
  • Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dry throat while you have a cough and loosen mucus.
  • Avoid citrus fruits as it may worsen the cough. Eat fruits rich in water content such as pears, watermelon, peaches and pineapples.

Special Advise

  • Alex Syrup 100 ml may contain phenylalanine, so check the medication label if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).
  • Do not use Alex Syrup 100 ml only to make a child sleepy. 
  • Contact a doctor if your symptoms do not improve even after 7 days.
  • Contact a doctor immediately if you develop fever, rash or headaches after taking Alex Syrup 100 ml. 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Cough: Coughing is the 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 infection in the respiratory tract. If you are coughing thick, solid white mucus, you may have a bacterial infection in the airways. If the mucus is clear or light-coloured, you may have allergies or a minor infection in the respiratory tract, and yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection.

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Alex Syrup 100 ml as it may increase drowsiness. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Alex Syrup 100 ml.

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Pregnancy

Caution

The safety of Alex Syrup 100 ml in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Alex Syrup 100 ml is excreted in human milk. Alex Syrup 100 ml is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.

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Driving

Caution

Alex Syrup 100 ml may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Alex Syrup 100 ml.

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Liver

Caution

Take Alex Syrup 100 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 Syrup 100 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

Caution

Alex Syrup 100 ml is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. However, please consult a doctor before using Alex Syrup 100 ml in 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 Syrup 100 ml is a combination drug, primarily used to treat dry cough. Chlorpheniramine works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. Phenylephrine is a 'decongestant' that helps in shrinking the blood vessels located in the nasal passage, thereby reducing stuffy nose. Dextromethorphan works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough center in the brain to the muscles that produce cough.
Consuming alcohol, along with Alex Syrup 100 ml, may potentiate some of the pharmacologic effects of CNS-active agents. If used together, it may lead to symptoms like confusion, central nervous system depression, impairment of thinking and judgment.
No, you should not take Alex Syrup 100 ml if you need to undergo surgery as it may lead to excessive drowsiness and sleepiness when given along with anesthesia. Please inform your doctor before surgery if you are taking Alex Syrup 100 ml as the doctor may stop it 72 hours before the surgery.
It is not recommended to take Alex Syrup 100 ml along with any anti-depressant medication, especially MAO inhibitors (linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine), as it may lead to unpleasant side-effects or any drug interaction. Also, Alex Syrup 100 ml should be taken at least 15 days after your last dose of anti-depressants.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take Alex Syrup 100 ml and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
Alex Syrup 100 ml should be used with caution and only when prescribed by a doctor in patients with glaucoma. As Alex Syrup 100 ml may rarely worsen the symptoms of glaucoma.

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