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Manufacturer/Marketer

Glenmark Pharmaceutical Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

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Not Returnable

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Apr-24

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Therapeutic Class

ANTIALLERGIC

About Alex Oral Drops 15 ml

Alex Oral Drops 15 ml belongs to the combination medication called 'anti-allergics' primarily used to treat symptoms caused by the common cold, flu, allergies and other breathing problems like sinusitis and bronchitis. An allergy is an immune system response to foreign elements typically not harmful to your body. These foreign elements are known as 'allergens.' Allergic condition varies from person to person. Some might be allergic to certain foods and seasonal allergies like hay fever. At the same time, others might be allergic to pollen or pet dander.

Alex Oral Drops 15 ml contains Chlorpheniramine and Phenylephrine. Chlorpheniramine is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that narrows the small blood vessels, relieving the nose's congestion or stuffiness. Together, Alex Oral Drops 15 ml effectively reduces allergic symptoms.

Alex Oral Drops 15 ml can be taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The most common side effects of Alex Oral Drops 15 ml are drowsiness, dizziness, headache, dry mouth/nose/throat, upset stomach, constipation, or trouble sleeping.   Most of these side effects of Alex Oral Drops 15 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. however, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not stop taking Alex Oral Drops 15 ml even if you feel better without asking your doctor, as your symptoms may come back and may even worsen your condition. Inform your doctor about all other medications you have been taking before starting Alex Oral Drops 15 ml. Please tell your doctor before starting Alex Oral Drops 15 ml if you have a liver problem, are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Alex Oral Drops 15 ml may cause drowsiness and sleepiness, so it is advised not to drive a car or operate machinery. Consumption of alcohol should be avoided as it may lead to excessive drowsiness and sleepiness. Do not take Alex Oral Drops 15 ml with any MAO inhibitor (anti-depressant medication) as it may lead to serious drug interaction.

Uses of Alex Oral Drops 15 ml

Common cold, Allergies

Medicinal Benefits

Alex Oral Drops 15 ml is primarily used to treat common cold symptoms. It is a combination drug containing Chlorpheniramine (antihistamine/antiallergic) and phenylephrine (decongestant), primarily used to treat common cold symptoms like runny nose, congestion, watery eyes, and sneezing. Chlorpheniramine is an anti-histaminemine that blocks histamine in the body, which is known to cause common cold symptoms. Phenylephrine helps shrink the blood vessels in the nasal passage, reducing a stuffy nose. Together, both of them effectively reduce allergic and cold symptoms.

Directions for Use

Tablets: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Liquid/oral drops/suspension: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided in the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Alex Oral Drops 15 ml

  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Dry mouth/nose/throat
  • Upset of stomach
  • Constipation
  • Trouble in sleeping

Drug Warnings

Do not take Alex Oral Drops 15 ml if you are allergic to histamines, Alex Oral Drops 15 ml, or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Alex Oral Drops 15 ml. If you have or have ever had cardiovascular disease, asthma, kidney or liver disease, diabetes, glaucoma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or benign prostatic hyperplasia, please do not take the Alex Oral Drops 15 ml as it is known to interact. Also, inform your doctor about all other medications you have taken before starting Alex Oral Drops 15 ml. Do not stop taking Alex Oral Drops 15 ml even if you feel better without asking your doctor, as your symptoms may come back and may even worsen your condition. Alex Oral Drops 15 ml may cause drowsiness and sleepiness, so it is advised not to drive a car or operate machinery. Consumption of alcohol should be avoided as it may lead to excessive drowsiness and sleepiness. If you need to undergo surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking Alex Oral Drops 15 ml, as it should not be taken during surgery. Do not take Alex Oral Drops 15 ml if you have taken any MAO inhibitor (anti-depressant medication) in the past 14 days.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Alex Oral Drops 15 ml have interactions with other anti-allergic medications (cetirizine, fluticasone, diphenhydramine), blood thinners (aspirin),  cough suppressant drugs (dextromethorphan), anti-hypertensive medications (atorvastatin), anti-asthma medications (albuterol), medicines used for stomach problems (pantoprazole), anti-depressants (isocarboxazid, rasagiline, linezolid, tranylcypromine).

Drug-Food Interactions: Alcohol should not be used along with Alex Oral Drops 15 ml.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Alex Oral Drops 15 ml should not be taken by the people who have or ever had cardiovascular disease, asthma, kidney or liver disease, diabetes, glaucoma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or enlarged prostate gland, difficulty in urination, intestinal ulcer or blockage.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CETIRIZINE
  • FLUTICASONE
  • DIPHENHYDRAMINE
  • ASPIRIN
  • DEXTROMETHORPHAN
  • ATORVASTATIN
  • ALBUTEROL
  • PANTOPRAZOLE
  • ISOCARBOXAZID
  • RASAGILINE
  • LINEZOLID
  • TRANYLCYPROMINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Staying hydrated is vital for those with a cough or cold. Drinking liquids at room temperature can alleviate cough, runny nose, and sneezing.
  • The immune system is affected by stress and raises the risk of being sick. An individual can exercise regularly, meditate, do deep breathing, and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to relieve stress.
  • Try to sleep at least 8 hours each night to stay fit and safe.
  • It is advised to avoid contact with known allergens (allergy-causing agents) such as pollen, dust, etc. Certain food items are known to cause allergies to you.
  • Maintain personal hygiene and keep your surroundings clean.

Special Advise

  • It is advised to avoid contact with known allergens (allergy-causing agents) such as pollen, dust, etc. It might help reduce the severity of your symptoms.
  • Alex Oral Drops 15 ml may interfere with certain lab tests like brain scans for Parkinson's disease and urine drug screening tests. So before undergoing these tests, please let the doctor know that you are taking Alex Oral Drops 15 ml.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Common cold: The common cold is an infection caused by viruses, mainly 'rhinovirus', affecting your nose and throat (upper respiratory tract). Children younger than six years of age are at the most significant risk of colds, but healthy adults can also be affected to have 2-3 colds annually. In most cases, cold symptoms are recovered within a week or ten days. However, symptoms might last longer in people who smoke or are exposed to allergens like dust, pollutants, etc. Symptoms of a common cold might include a stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, cough, congestion, mild body pain or a mild headache, sneezing, low-grade fever, and feeling unwell (malaise). In some cases, the discharge from your nose may become thicker and yellow or green, which does not indicate a bacterial infection. If you observe these symptoms, immediately contact your doctor.

Allergy is an immune system response to foreign elements typically not harmful to your body. These foreign elements are known as 'allergens.' Allergic condition varies from person to person. Some might be allergic to certain foods and seasonal allergies like hay fever. At the same time, others might be allergic to pollen or pet dander. Alex Oral Drops 15 ml is a non-drowsy antihistamine, making it less likely to make you feel sleepy than other antihistamines or antiallergics.

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 Oral Drops 15 ml contains Chlorpheniramine and Phenylephrine. Chlorpheniramine is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that narrows the small blood vessels, relieving the nose's congestion or stuffiness. Together, Alex Oral Drops 15 ml effectively reduces allergic symptoms.
No, you should not take Alex Oral Drops 15 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 Oral Drops 15 ml as the doctor may stop it 72 hours before the surgery.
It is not recommended to take Alex Oral Drops 15 ml along with any anti-depressant medication as it may lead to unpleasant side-effects or any drug interaction. Also, Alex Oral Drops 15 ml should be taken at least 15 days after your last dose of anti-depressants.
Alex Oral Drops 15 ml is a combination drug containing Chlorpheniramine (anti-histamine) and Phenylephrine (decongestant), primarily used to treat common cold symptoms like runny nose, congestion, watery eyes, sneezing. Chlorpheniramine being an anti-histamine blocks histamine in the body, which is known to cause common cold symptoms. Phenylephrine helps in shrinking the blood vessels in the nasal passage, thereby reducing stuffy nose. Together, both of them effectively reduce the symptoms of cold and allergies.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take Alex Oral Drops 15 ml and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
Alex Oral Drops 15 ml is known to cause drowsiness and sleepiness. Hence, you are recommended to take it in the nighttime if you are experiencing excessive drowsiness in the day and avoid driving a car or do anything that require mental alertness.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Alex Oral Drops 15 ml may cause excessive dizziness when taken with alcohol so, together intake should be avoided.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Alex Oral Drops 15 ml contains a combination of two different drugs. Chlorpheniramine being a class B pregnancy drug and phenylephrine being a class C. So, it should be used with caution

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Alex Oral Drops 15 ml should only be given to breastfeeding women if benefits outweigh the harm it will cause to the baby.

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Driving

Unsafe

Alex Oral Drops 15 ml is known to cause drowsiness and sleepiness. So, driving after consuming Alex Oral Drops 15 ml should not be done.

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Liver

Caution

Alex Oral Drops 15 ml to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Alex Oral Drops 15 ml to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney disease. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Caution

Alex Oral Drops 15 ml is not recommended for children below the age of 4 years. For children aged above 4 years, use Alex Oral Drops 15 ml only when prescribed by a child specialist. And also, take it in dose as prescribed as any dose alteration can prove fatal.

About Alex Oral Drops 15 ml

Alex Oral Drops 15 ml belongs to the combination medication called 'anti-allergics' primarily used to treat symptoms caused by the common cold, flu, allergies and other breathing problems like sinusitis and bronchitis. An allergy is an immune system response to foreign elements typically not harmful to your body. These foreign elements are known as 'allergens.' Allergic condition varies from person to person. Some might be allergic to certain foods and seasonal allergies like hay fever. At the same time, others might be allergic to pollen or pet dander.

Alex Oral Drops 15 ml contains Chlorpheniramine and Phenylephrine. Chlorpheniramine is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that narrows the small blood vessels, relieving the nose's congestion or stuffiness. Together, Alex Oral Drops 15 ml effectively reduces allergic symptoms.

Alex Oral Drops 15 ml can be taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The most common side effects of Alex Oral Drops 15 ml are drowsiness, dizziness, headache, dry mouth/nose/throat, upset stomach, constipation, or trouble sleeping.   Most of these side effects of Alex Oral Drops 15 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. however, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not stop taking Alex Oral Drops 15 ml even if you feel better without asking your doctor, as your symptoms may come back and may even worsen your condition. Inform your doctor about all other medications you have been taking before starting Alex Oral Drops 15 ml. Please tell your doctor before starting Alex Oral Drops 15 ml if you have a liver problem, are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Alex Oral Drops 15 ml may cause drowsiness and sleepiness, so it is advised not to drive a car or operate machinery. Consumption of alcohol should be avoided as it may lead to excessive drowsiness and sleepiness. Do not take Alex Oral Drops 15 ml with any MAO inhibitor (anti-depressant medication) as it may lead to serious drug interaction.

Uses of Alex Oral Drops 15 ml

Common cold, Allergies

Medicinal Benefits

Alex Oral Drops 15 ml is primarily used to treat common cold symptoms. It is a combination drug containing Chlorpheniramine (antihistamine/antiallergic) and phenylephrine (decongestant), primarily used to treat common cold symptoms like runny nose, congestion, watery eyes, and sneezing. Chlorpheniramine is an anti-histaminemine that blocks histamine in the body, which is known to cause common cold symptoms. Phenylephrine helps shrink the blood vessels in the nasal passage, reducing a stuffy nose. Together, both of them effectively reduce allergic and cold symptoms.

Directions for Use

Tablets: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Liquid/oral drops/suspension: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided in the pack.

Side Effects of Alex Oral Drops 15 ml

  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Dry mouth/nose/throat
  • Upset of stomach
  • Constipation
  • Trouble in sleeping

Drug Warnings

Do not take Alex Oral Drops 15 ml if you are allergic to histamines, Alex Oral Drops 15 ml, or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Alex Oral Drops 15 ml. If you have or have ever had cardiovascular disease, asthma, kidney or liver disease, diabetes, glaucoma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or benign prostatic hyperplasia, please do not take the Alex Oral Drops 15 ml as it is known to interact. Also, inform your doctor about all other medications you have taken before starting Alex Oral Drops 15 ml. Do not stop taking Alex Oral Drops 15 ml even if you feel better without asking your doctor, as your symptoms may come back and may even worsen your condition. Alex Oral Drops 15 ml may cause drowsiness and sleepiness, so it is advised not to drive a car or operate machinery. Consumption of alcohol should be avoided as it may lead to excessive drowsiness and sleepiness. If you need to undergo surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking Alex Oral Drops 15 ml, as it should not be taken during surgery. Do not take Alex Oral Drops 15 ml if you have taken any MAO inhibitor (anti-depressant medication) in the past 14 days.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Alex Oral Drops 15 ml have interactions with other anti-allergic medications (cetirizine, fluticasone, diphenhydramine), blood thinners (aspirin),  cough suppressant drugs (dextromethorphan), anti-hypertensive medications (atorvastatin), anti-asthma medications (albuterol), medicines used for stomach problems (pantoprazole), anti-depressants (isocarboxazid, rasagiline, linezolid, tranylcypromine).

Drug-Food Interactions: Alcohol should not be used along with Alex Oral Drops 15 ml.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Alex Oral Drops 15 ml should not be taken by the people who have or ever had cardiovascular disease, asthma, kidney or liver disease, diabetes, glaucoma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or enlarged prostate gland, difficulty in urination, intestinal ulcer or blockage.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CETIRIZINE
  • FLUTICASONE
  • DIPHENHYDRAMINE
  • ASPIRIN
  • DEXTROMETHORPHAN
  • ATORVASTATIN
  • ALBUTEROL
  • PANTOPRAZOLE
  • ISOCARBOXAZID
  • RASAGILINE
  • LINEZOLID
  • TRANYLCYPROMINE

Special Advise

  • It is advised to avoid contact with known allergens (allergy-causing agents) such as pollen, dust, etc. It might help reduce the severity of your symptoms.
  • Alex Oral Drops 15 ml may interfere with certain lab tests like brain scans for Parkinson's disease and urine drug screening tests. So before undergoing these tests, please let the doctor know that you are taking Alex Oral Drops 15 ml.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Staying hydrated is vital for those with a cough or cold. Drinking liquids at room temperature can alleviate cough, runny nose, and sneezing.
  • The immune system is affected by stress and raises the risk of being sick. An individual can exercise regularly, meditate, do deep breathing, and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to relieve stress.
  • Try to sleep at least 8 hours each night to stay fit and safe.
  • It is advised to avoid contact with known allergens (allergy-causing agents) such as pollen, dust, etc. Certain food items are known to cause allergies to you.
  • Maintain personal hygiene and keep your surroundings clean.

Habit Forming

No

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