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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Alex Syrup is a combination medicine which belongs to the class of expectorants. It is used in the treatment of dry cough. This medicine works by preventing nerve signals from the brain's cough centre from reaching the muscles that cause coughing and thus reduce cough. You may experience common side effects like headache, dizziness, numbness, drowsiness, or nausea.
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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Alex Syrup

Alex Syrup 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, 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) produces mucous or sputum.

Alex Syrup contains Chlorpheniramine maleate, Phenylephrine and Dextromethorphan hydrobromide. 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 Syrup helps provide relief from dry cough.

Your doctor will recommend the dose and duration of Alex Syrup based on your medical condition. Some people may experience dry mouth/throat/nose, drowsiness, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, restlessness or excitation. Most of these side effects of Alex Syrup do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Alex Syrup 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. Alex Syrup may cause dizziness, so drive or operate machinery only if you are alert. Avoid alcohol consumption as it may cause increased dizziness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions/side effects.

Uses of Alex Syrup

Treatment of Dry cough

Directions for Use

Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Medicinal Benefits

Alex Syrup is a combination medicine belonging to a class of drugs called 'cough and cold preparations' primarily used to treat dry cough. Chlorpheniramine maleate 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 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. Thus, Alex Syrup helps relieve cough, cold and allergic symptoms.

How Alex Syrup Works

Alex Syrup contains Chlorpheniramine maleate, Phenylephrine and Dextromethorphan hydrobromide. 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 Syrup helps provide relief from dry cough.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Alex Syrup

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

What if I have taken an overdose of Alex Syrup

Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it might cause an overdose. Seek medical attention if you experience any unusual symptoms.

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Alex Syrup or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Alex Syrup is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Avoid taking Alex Syrup if you have taken medicines such as linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine and methylene blue injection in the past 14 days. Inform your doctor 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).

Drug-Drug Interactions

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DextromethorphanPargyline
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DextromethorphanSelegiline
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DextromethorphanPargyline
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How does the drug interact with Alex Syrup 50 ml:
Co-administration of Pargyline and Alex Syrup 50 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 Syrup 50 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 Syrup 50 ml:
Co-administration of Alex Syrup 50 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 Syrup 50 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 Syrup 50 ml:
Taking Tranylcypromine with Alex Syrup 50 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 Syrup 50 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.
DextromethorphanRasagiline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Alex Syrup 50 ml:
Taking Rasagiline with Alex Syrup 50 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 Syrup 50 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.
DextromethorphanIsocarboxazid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Alex Syrup 50 ml:
Co-administration of Isocarboxazid with Alex Syrup 50 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 Syrup 50 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.
DextromethorphanPhenelzine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Alex Syrup 50 ml:
Co-administration of Phenelzine and Alex Syrup 50 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 Syrup 50 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.
DextromethorphanProcarbazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Alex Syrup 50 ml:
Co-administration of Alex Syrup 50 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 Syrup 50 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.
PhenylephrineTranylcypromine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Alex Syrup 50 ml:
Taking Tranylcypromine with Alex Syrup 50 ml can increase the risk of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tranylcypromine with Alex Syrup 50 ml is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, and fainting Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PhenylephrineFurazolidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Alex Syrup 50 ml:
Taking Furazolidone with Alex Syrup 50 ml can cause an increase in high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Furazolidone with Alex Syrup 50 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 Syrup 50 ml only after 14 days of stopping Furazolidone.
PhenylephrinePropofol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Alex Syrup 50 ml:
Taking Alex Syrup 50 ml with Propofol may lead to increased levels of Alex Syrup 50 ml leading to side effects like high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Alex Syrup 50 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.

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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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid dairy products such as milk as it may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods. 

  • Drink plenty of fluids to avoid a dry throat. It also helps loosen mucus.

  • Avoid citrus fruits as they may worsen the cough.

  • Eat fruits rich in water content, such as pears, watermelon, peaches and pineapples.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

COUGH AND COLD PREPARATIONS

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Alcohol

Caution

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

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Pregnancy

Caution

The safety of Alex Syrup in pregnant women is unknown. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Alex Syrup is excreted in human milk. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns; your doctor will decide if Alex Syrup can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Caution

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

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Liver

Caution

Take Alex Syrup 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 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 is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. However, please consult a doctor if you have any concerns.

FAQs

Alex Syrup is used to treat dry cough. It helps relieve cough, cold, and allergic symptoms.
Alex Syrup contains Chlorpheniramine maleate, Phenylephrine, and Dextromethorphan hydrobromide. Chlorpheniramine maleate works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. Phenylephrine helps in shrinking 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.
Consult your doctor before taking Alex Syrup if you need to undergo surgery as it may lead to excessive drowsiness and sleepiness when given along with anaesthesia. Your doctor may advise you to stop taking Alex Syrup 72 hours prior to the surgery.
It is not recommended to take Alex Syrup along with any anti-depressant medication, especially MAO inhibitors (linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine), as it may lead to unpleasant side-effects or drug interaction. Also, Alex Syrup should be taken at least 14 days after the last dose of anti-depressants.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.
Alex Syrup may rarely worsen the symptoms of glaucoma. Therefore, Alex Syrup should be used with caution and only when prescribed by a doctor in patients with glaucoma.
No, Alex Syrup does not contain steroids. It is a combination of three active ingredients phenylephrine, chlorpheniramine maleate, and dextromethorphan hydrobromide.
Yes, Alex Syrup can make you feel drowsy as a side effect. It contains dextromethorphan and chlorpheniramine, both of which can cause drowsiness. It's important to be cautious when performing activities that require alertness, such as driving or operating machinery, until you know how the medication affects you.
No, taking Alex Syrup in more than the recommended dose will not make it more effective. Instead, it can increase the risk of side effects. It's important to follow the dosage instructions provided by your doctor to ensure safe and effective use of the medication.
It is generally not recommended to breastfeed while taking Alex Syrup. Alex Syrup contains chlorpheniramine, an antihistamine, which can pass into the breast milk and may harm the baby. Therefore, inform your doctor that you are breastfeeding if you are advised to take this medicine.
Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack. Follow your doctor’s instructions regarding dosage and duration.
Yes Alex Syrup causes some side effects such as dry mouth, throat or nose, drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, headache, constipation, restlessness or excitation, and loss of appetite. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Yes, inform your doctor if your child has conditions like glaucoma, urinary retention, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), cough with mucus or cough caused by asthma, and chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath).
No, Alex Syrup interacts with other medications, including, MOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors), antidepressants, sedatives or tranquillizers, and alcohol. Therefore, you should inform your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, and herbal products they are currently taking before starting Alex Syrup.
Store Alex Syrup at room temperature in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. Do not freeze. Keep it out of reach of 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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