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Reviewed By Sunny S , MBBS

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY STIMULANTS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, B/2, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai – 400 026.
Other Info - ALE0127

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges as it may increase drowsiness. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges .

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Pregnancy

Caution

Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges is a category C pregnancy drug. Its safety in pregnancy is unknown, so it should be taken only if prescribed by a doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges is a category C pregnancy drug. Its safety in breastfeeding women is unknown, so it should be taken only if prescribed by a doctor.

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Driving

Unsafe

Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges may cause drowsiness or tiredness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges .

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Liver

Caution

Take Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges 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 Sugar Free Cough Lozenges 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 Sugar Free Cough Lozenges is not recommended for children below the age of 4. It can be really fatal if Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges is given to children without a prescribed dose by a child specialist.

About Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges

Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges contains an anti-tussive (relieve cough) medication primarily used to treat dry cough. Cough is a reflex action that helps to clear any foreign irritant or mucus in the throat. Mostly cough lasts for a short time (two to three weeks), so it is acute. But sometimes, if it is persistent for more than eight weeks it can lead to chronic cough. Dry cough refers to a cough where there is no mucus or secretion along with cough.

Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges contains Dextromethorphan, which is a cough suppressant. It works by blocking the cough receptor present in the brain, which is known to cause cough. Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges is generally prescribed for short-term treatment of dry cough. It does not treat chronic cough or cough caused due to smoking, emphysema, and asthma.

Take Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges based on your medical conditionThe most common side effects of Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges are dizziness, drowsiness, sleepiness, confusion, and nausea. Most of these side effects of Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Do not take Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges if you are allergic to Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges or Dextromethorphan. Increase the intake of fluids so that the mucus present loosens and the throat remains lubricated. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before starting Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges . Also, mention all the OTC medicines you are talking to your doctor about before taking Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges . Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges should not be stopped abruptly as it might lead to withdrawal symptoms like irritability, anxiety, diarrhoea, restlessness, and increased blood pressure. If your condition does not improve or your cough comes back or occurs with fever or rash, please visit the doctor immediately as this could due be serious.

Uses of Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges

Dry cough

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Medicinal Benefits

Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges is primarily used to treat dry cough. Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges contains Dextromethorphan, which is a cough suppressant. It works by blocking the cough receptor present in the brain, which is known to cause cough. Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges is generally prescribed for short-term treatment of dry cough. It does not treat chronic cough or cough caused due to smoking, emphysema, and asthma.

Directions for Use

Take Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges with or without food as advised the doctor. Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Side Effects of Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges

  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Diarrhea
  • Respiratory depression
  • Sleepiness
  • Confusion 
  • Rash
  • Nausea

Drug Warnings

Do not take Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges if you are allergic to Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges or Dextromethorphan. Increase the intake of fluids so that the mucus loosens and the throat remains lubricated. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before starting Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges . Also, mention all the OTC medicines you are talking to your doctor about before taking Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges . Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges should not be stopped abruptly as it might lead to withdrawal symptoms like irritability, anxiety, diarrhoea, restlessness, and increased blood pressure. If your condition does not improve or your cough comes back or occurs with fever or rash, please visit the doctor immediately as this could be serious. Also, Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges should be taken at least 15 days after your last dose of anti-depressants, especially monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO) as taking both together may be fatal. Do not smoke as it might worsen your symptoms.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges:
Co-administration of Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges 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 Sugar Free Cough Lozenges 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.
How does the drug interact with Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges:
Taking Tranylcypromine with Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges 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 Sugar Free Cough Lozenges 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.
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How does the drug interact with Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges:
Co-administration of Phenelzine and Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges 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 Sugar Free Cough Lozenges 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.
DextromethorphanIsocarboxazid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges:
Co-administration of Isocarboxazid with Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges 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 Sugar Free Cough Lozenges 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.
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How does the drug interact with Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges:
Co-administration of Pargyline and Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges 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 Sugar Free Cough Lozenges 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.
How does the drug interact with Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges:
Co-administration of Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges 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 Sugar Free Cough Lozenges 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.
How does the drug interact with Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges:
Taking Rasagiline with Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges 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 Sugar Free Cough Lozenges 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.
How does the drug interact with Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges:
Co-administration of Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges and Desvenlafaxine might raise serotonin hormone levels in the body and may affect the brain or nerve cells. Increased serotonin hormone can lead to severe side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges and Desvenlafaxine, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as seizure (fits), confusion, hallucination, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, tremors, incoordination, blurred vision, muscle spasms or stiffness, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, and diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges:
Co-administration of Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges with Pentazocine 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 Pentazocine with Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges can possibly result in an interaction, 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), fits, 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 your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges:
Co-administration of Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges and Citalopram 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:
Although there is a possible interaction between Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges and Citalopram, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as seizures (fits), extreme changes in blood pressure, confusion, hallucination, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, tremors, incoordination, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramp, and diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ISOCARBOXAZID
  • PHENELZINE
  • RASAGILINE
  • SELEGILINE
  • TRANYLCYPROMINE
  • AMIDODARONE
  • PROPAFENONE
  • QUINIDINE
  • FLECAINIDE
  • CODEINE
  • TRAMADOL
  • MORPHINE
  • METHADONE
  • FLUOXETINE
  • PAROXETINE
  • SERTRALINE
  • TERBINAFINE

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Do not smoke as it might worsen your symptoms, so avoid tobacco intake.
  • Avoid alcohol consumption with Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges as it may cause tiredness, drowsiness, or lack of concentration.
  • Do not use dextromethorphan if you have used an MAO inhibitor within the past 14 days. (isocarboxazid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine or methylene blue injection).

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Wash your hands with soap and water regularly to prevent the spread of germs.
  • Eat plenty of foods rich in good bacteria like yogurt improve overall health.
  • Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.
  • Gargle with salt water for relief from sore throat.
  • Do not smoke as it might worsen your symptoms, so avoid tobacco intake.
  • Avoid alcohol consumption with Alex Sugar Free Cough Lozenges as it may cause tiredness, drowsiness, or lack of concentration.

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