Alex Cough Formula Syrup

Overview

Alex Cough Formula Syrup is used for Cough, Common cold, Allergy, Bronchitis, Temporarily relief of cough caused by common cold, Flu, Or other conditions, Itchy throat/skin, Congestion, Breathing illnesses, Hay fever, Colds and other conditions.Alex Cough Formula Syrupmay also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Alex Cough Formula Syrupcontains Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan, Guaiphenesin and Phenylephrine as active ingredients.

Alex Cough Formula Syrupworks by thinning the mucus in the air passages; decreasing activity in the part of the brain that causes coughing; blocking H1-receptor sites on tissues; constricting the blood vessels results in decreasing the flow of blood thus relieves nasal congestion;

Detailed information related to Alex Cough Formula Syrup's uses, composition, dosage, side effects and reviews is listed below.

Uses

Alex Cough Formula Syrup is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:

Cough
Common cold
Allergy
Bronchitis
Temporarily relief of cough caused by common cold, flu, or other conditions
Itchy throat/skin
Congestion
Breathing illnesses
Hay fever
Colds
Alex Cough Formula Syrup may also be used for purposes not listed here.

Learn more: Uses

Side-effects

The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur from all constituting ingredients of Alex Cough Formula Syrup. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.

Drowsiness
Dizziness
Itchy skin rash
Restlessness
Feeling nervous
Loose motions
Dry mouth
Breathing problems
Stomach pain
Vomiting
Hypersensitivity
Urge to vomit
Skin rashes
Feeling drowsy
Headache
Fits
Excited or confused
Diarrhea
Constipation
Gastrointestinal disturbances
Tightness in chest
Muscular weakness
Ringing in ears
Blurred vision
Hypotension
Painful urination
Changes in appetite
Age-related deficits in motor function
Difficulty in passing urine
Swelling of the face
Slow heart action
Difficulty in breathing
Rate skin rash
High blood pressure
Hypertension
Loss of appetite
Fast heart rate
Palpitation
Alex Cough Formula Syrup may also cause side-effects not listed here.

If you notice other side-effects not listed above, contact your doctor for medical advice. You may also report side-effects to your local food and drug administration authority.

Precautions

Before using Alex Cough Formula Syrup, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.

Alcohol consumption
Ask a doctor before use if you have any breathing problems, glaucoma, or difficulty urinating
Asthma
Avoid alcohol and other sedatives while on this medication
Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how this drug will affect you
Avoid smoking and use of tobacco
Breastfeeding
Chronic bronchitis
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Consult your doctor if suffering from coronary artery disease

Interactions withAlex Cough Formula Syrup

If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Alex Cough Formula Syrup may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Alex Cough Formula Syrup may interact with the following drugs and products:

Alcohol
Amiodarone
Antipsychotics
Cough and cold medicines
Decongestants
Digoxin
Haloperidol
High blood pressure medicines
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
Phenytoin

When not to useAlex Cough Formula Syrup

Hypersensitivity to Alex Cough Formula Syrup is a contraindication. In addition, Alex Cough Formula Syrup should not be used if you have the following conditions:

Allergic reactions
Breastfeeding
Breathing difficulty
Concomitant use with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor
Hypersensitivity
Hyperthyroidism
Pregnant
Swelling on face, neck throat or tongue
Use within 2 weeks of discontinuing a monoamine oxidase inhibitor

Composition and Active Ingredients

Alex Cough Formula Syrup is composed of the following active ingredients (salts)

Please note that this medicine may be available in various strengths for each active ingredient listed above.

Packages and Strengths

Alex Cough Formula Syrupis available in the following packages and strengths

Alex Cough Formula Syrup - Packages: 50 ml

Alex Cough Formula Syrup - Strengths: 50ML

Frequently asked Questions

IsAlex Cough Formula Syrupsafe to use when pregnant?
- Guaiphenesin: No
- Dextromethorphan: Please consult with your doctor for case-specific recommendations.
- Chlorpheniramine Maleate: Please consult with your doctor for case-specific recommendations.
- Phenylephrine: No
IsAlex Cough Formula Syrupsafe while breastfeeding?
- Guaiphenesin: No
- Dextromethorphan: Please discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- Chlorpheniramine Maleate: Please discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- Phenylephrine: No
CanAlex Cough Formula Syrupbe used for cough and common cold?

Yes, cough and common cold are among the most common reported uses for Alex Cough Formula Syrup. Please do not useAlex Cough Formula Syrupfor cough and common cold without consulting first with your doctor. Click here and view survey results to find out what other patients report as common uses for Alex Cough Formula Syrup.
How long do I need to useAlex Cough Formula Syrupbefore I see improvement of my conditions?

tabletwise.net website users have reported 1 day and 3 days as the most common time it takes before they saw improvements in their conditions. These times may not be reflective of what you may experience or how you should use this medicine. Please consult with your doctor to check how long do you need to use Alex Cough Formula Syrup. Click here and view survey results to find out what other patients report as time for effectiveness for Alex Cough Formula Syrup.
At what frequency do I need to use Alex Cough Formula Syrup?

tabletwise.net website users have reported twice a day and thrice a day as the most common frequency of using Alex Cough Formula Syrup. Please follow your doctor's advice on how often you need to Alex Cough Formula Syrup. Click here and view survey results to find out what other patients report as frequency of using Alex Cough Formula Syrup.
Should I useAlex Cough Formula Syrupempty stomach, before food or after food?

tabletwise.net website users have most commonly reported usingAlex Cough Formula Syrupafter food. However, this may not be reflective of how you should use this medicine. Please follow your doctor's advice on how you should use this medicine. Click here and view survey results to find out what other patients report as timing of using Alex Cough Formula Syrup.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when using this product?

If you experience drowsiness, dizziness, hypotension or a headache as side-effects when usingAlex Cough Formula Syrupmedicine then it may not be safe to drive a vehicle or operate heavy machinery. One should not drive a vehicle if using the medicine makes you drowsy, dizzy or lowers your blood-pressure extensively. Pharmacists also advise patients not to drink alcohol with medicines as alcohol intensifies drowsiness side-effects. Please check for these effects on your body when using Alex Cough Formula Syrup. Always consult with your doctor for recommendations specific to your body and health conditions.
Is this medicine or product addictive or habit forming?

Most medicines don't come with a potential for addiction or abuse. Usually, the government's categorizes medicines that can be addictive as controlled substances. Examples include schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US. Please consult the product package to make sure that the medicine does not belong to such special categorizations of medicines. Lastly, do not self-medicate and increase your body's dependence to medicines without the advice of a doctor.
Can i stop using this product immediately or do I have to slowly wean off the use?

Some medicines need to be tapered or cannot be stopped immediately because of rebound effects. Please consult with your doctor for recommendations specific to your body, health and other medications that you may be using.

Other important Information onAlex Cough Formula Syrup

Missing a dose

In case you miss a dose, use it as soon as you notice. If it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your dosing schedule. Do not use extra dose to make up for a missed dose. If you are regularly missing doses, consider setting an alarm or asking a family member to remind you. Please consult your doctor to discuss changes in your dosing schedule or a new schedule to make up for missed doses, if you have missed too many doses recently.

Overdosage ofAlex Cough Formula Syrup

Do not use more than prescribed dose. Taking more medication will not improve your symptoms; rather they may cause poisoning or serious side-effects. If you suspect that you or anyone else who may have overdosed of Alex Cough Formula Syrup, please go to the emergency department of the closest hospital or nursing home. Bring a medicine box, container, or label with you to help doctors with necessary information.
Do not give your medicines to other people even if you know that they have the same condition or it seems that they may have similar conditions. This may lead to overdosage.
Please consult your physician or pharmacist or product package for more information.

Storage ofAlex Cough Formula Syrup

Store medicines at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze medicines unless required by package insert. Keep medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into drainage unless instructed to do so. Medication discarded in this manner may contaminate the environment. Please consult your pharmacist or doctor for more details on how to safely discard Alex Cough Formula Syrup.

ExpiredAlex Cough Formula Syrup

Taking a single dose of expired Alex Cough Formula Syrup is unlikely to produce an adverse event. However, please discuss with your primary health provider or pharmacist for proper advice or if you feel unwell or sick. Expired drug may become ineffective in treating your prescribed conditions. To be on the safe side, it is important not to use expired drugs. If you have a chronic illness that requires taking medicine constantly such as heart condition, seizures, and life-threatening allergies, you are much safer keeping in touch with your primary health care provider so that you can have a fresh supply of unexpired medications.

Dosage Information

Please consult your physician or pharmacist or refer to the product package.

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This page was last updated on 9/27/2020.

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