Alkof Dx Bottle Of 100ml Syrup
Alkof Dx Bottle Of 100ml Syrup Description
Alkof Dx Syrup provides temporary relief from the dry cough caused by throat irritation and allergic symptoms such as sneezing and a running nose. It contains chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan as
its active components. It is an anti-allergic and cough suppressant. Take Alkof Dx Syrup as directed by the doctor and in the correct doses and for the exact duration as prescribed. You can take Alkof Dx Syrup with or without food. Shake the bottle well before each use. Before starting the treatment with Alkof Dx, inform your doctor about all your past medical and medicinal history.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹84.00 |
You Save | ₹36.00 (30% on MRP) |
Contains | Chlorpheniramine Maleate(4.0 Mg) + Dextromethorphan(10.0 Mg) |
Uses | Dry cough |
Side effects | Dizziness, tiredness, drowsiness, sleepiness, upset stomach |
Therapy | COUGH COLD PREPARATION |
Uses of Alkof Dx Bottle Of 100ml Syrup
Contraindications of Alkof Dx Bottle Of 100ml Syrup
- If you are allergic to Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan or any other components of Alkof Dx syrup.
- If you are having or had medicines like sodium oxybate (used to prevent daytime sleepiness).
- You should not take Alkof Dx Syrup with or at least two weeks after the treatment with any medicine from class monoamine oxidase inhibitors. An example of such medicine is Phenelzine, Selegiline (used to treat mental illness or Parkinson's disease). In case you don't know whether your prescription includes such medicines, ask your doctor before taking Alkof Dx Syrup....
Side effects of Alkof Dx Bottle Of 100ml Syrup
- Dizziness
- Tiredness
- Drowsiness
- Sleepiness
- Upset stomach
- Insomnia
- Confusion
- Blurring of vision
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Hallucination
Precautions and Warnings of Alkof Dx Bottle Of 100ml Syrup
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have a cough for a long duration with a lot of mucus (like asthma, emphysema or smoking).
- You have an eye problem like glaucoma (increase pressure in the eye).
- You have difficulty in urination and a frequent urge to go for urination (enlarged prostate).
- You have problems with your heart and liver.
- You have any breathing problems, high blood pressure and fits.
- In young children, this medicine may produce excitement instead of drowsiness, so be cautious while giving this syrup to children.
- Older people should be cautious while using Alkof Dx Syrup as they are more prone to develop dizziness and urination difficulties with this syrup.
- It is not recommended to use this syrup in children below 2 years of age.
- You need to stop using this syrup and ask a doctor if the cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back or is accompanied by fever, rash or persistent headache. These could be the signs of a serious ailment....
Mode of Action of Alkof Dx Bottle Of 100ml Syrup
How Does It Work?
- Natural substances like Histamine released in our body are responsible for allergies, such as sneezing or runny nose. Chlorpheniramine blocks the effect of these substances and provides relief in symptoms of a common cold....
- There are specific areas in the brain (cough centre), when activated, produces coughing. Dextromethorphan affects these areas and deactivates them, thus help in relieving the coughing.
Directions for Use of Alkof Dx Bottle Of 100ml Syrup
- Take Alkof Dx Syrup as per doctor's prescription.
- Shake well before use and use a measuring cup or spoon for measurement.
- Do not take more than four doses in 24 hours.
Interactions of Alkof Dx Bottle Of 100ml Syrup
Interactions with other medicines
- Alkof Dx Syrup should not be taken with a medicine called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) because it produces a condition called serotonin syndrome, which is a life-threatening condition that can occur rapidly due to a build-up of an excessive amount of serotonin in the body. In the case of serotonin syndrome, a person may experience high body temperature, high blood pressure, fast heart rate, excitability, tremor (shakiness) and sweating. In such a situation, patients should rush to a nearby hospital....
- Alkof Dx Syrup should be used cautiously with other medicines like Codeine, Hydrocodone (used for cough) that cause drowsiness. Alcohol, Marijuana, medicines to treat mental illness (Alprazolam, Lorazepam, Zolpidem, etc.), muscle-relaxing medicines ( Carisoprodol, Cyclobenzaprine), other antihistaminic medicines (Cetrizine, Diphenhydramine, etc.) should be consumed with caution....
Interactions with food items
Storage and disposal of Alkof Dx Bottle Of 100ml Syrup
- Store Alkof Dx Syrup below 25°C in a clean and dry place.
- Please protect it from moisture, sunlight and heat.
- Keep the medicine away from children and pets.
Dosage of Alkof Dx Bottle Of 100ml Syrup
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I use Alkof Dx Syrup if I am having a prostate problem?
Q: Can I use Alkof Dx Syrup along with other medicines used to treat my psychiatric illness?
Q: Can Alkof Dx Syrup be used in children?
Q: Can I take Alkof Dx Syrup if I have an eye problem?
Q: Is Alkof syrup good for dry cough?
Q: How long does it take for Alkof syrup to act?
Q: How does Alkof Syrup work?
- Natural substances like histamine released in our body are responsible for allergies, such as sneezing or runny nose. Chlorpheniramine blocks the effect of these substances and provides relief in symptoms of a common cold....
- There are specific areas in the brain (cough centre), when activated, produces coughing. Dextromethorphan affects these areas and deactivates them, thus helping in relieving the coughing.
- Alkof Dx syrup works effectively by the combined action of these two active ingredients.
Q: What is the composition of Alkof Dx syrup?
References
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