ALEX 2 mg/10 mg/5 mg Syrup 100 ml

Prescription status:

Prescription required

Manufacturer Name: 

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Drug classification: 

Antihistamines, Decongestants, Antitussives

What is this used for:

• Allergic rhinitis
• Allergies in upper respiratory tract
• Common cold or flu

When to not take this medicine:

• Hypersensitivity/Known Allergy to Chlorpheniramine or Phenylephrine or Dextromethorphan
• Narrow-angle glaucoma
• Urinary retention
• Asthma attack

How should I take the medicine?

Take/administer this medicine as directed by the physician. Do not take or administer this medicine in small or larger amounts than recommended.

How this medicine works:

This medicine helps in the treatment of allergies and common cold.

Side effects

• Nausea and vomiting (Unknown)
• Dizziness (Unknown)
• Feeling sleepy (Unknown)
• Feeling nervous (Unknown)
• Headache (Unknown)
• Tremors (Unknown)
• Tachycardia (Unknown)
• Intraocular pressure (Unknown)
• Dry nose (Unknown)
• Dry throat (Unknown)
• Nightmares (Unknown)
• Rashes (Unknown) 

Pregnancy warning: Category not assigned.

This medicine is not recommended to use in pregnant women unless it is absolutely necessary. Before taking this medicine, it is necessary to discuss it with the doctor.

Lactation warning:

The use of this medicine is not recommended for lactating and breastfeeding mothers unless absolutely necessary. Inform your doctor about the use of this medicine. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Renal dose adjustments:

Care must be taken for individuals with kidney disease while taking this medicine. Please discuss appropriate dose adjustments with your doctor. Your doctor may also prescribe a suitable alternative on the basis of creatinine clearance values.

Hepatic dose adjustments:

Care must be taken for individuals with liver disease while taking this medicine. Please discuss appropriate dose adjustments with your doctor. Your doctor may also prescribe a suitable alternative.

Drug interactions:

• Amitriptyline-Major

Inform your doctor about the use of either medicine. These medicines are taken together or given together by considering your clinical condition or emergency. Your doctor will closely monitor your blood pressure and other cardiac parameters to safely usage of both the medicines. Inform your doctor on priority when you experience any unusual signs and symptoms. Appropriate dose adjustments or suitable alternatives may be considered based on your condition.

• Atenolol-Major

Inform your doctor about the use of either medicine. When these medicines are taken together it may lead to an increase in the blood pressure and also enhance the effects of this medicine. Inform your doctor on priority when you experience any unusual signs and symptoms. Appropriate dose adjustments or suitable alternatives may be considered based on your condition.

• Baclofen-Moderate

Inform your doctor about the use of either medicine. When these medicines are taken together it may lead to giving serious side effects like confusion, drowsiness, dizziness, concentration difficulties, etc. In elderly patients, they may also experience adverse effects like not able to take judgment, thinking problems, motor coordination problems, etc. Inform your doctor on priority when you experience any unusual signs and symptoms. Appropriate dose adjustments or suitable alternatives may be considered based on your condition.

• Clozapine-Moderate

Inform your doctor about the use of either medicine. When these medicines are taken together, there may be an increased risk of adverse effects like blurred vision, dry mouth, drowsiness, reduced sweating, confusion, etc. Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any unusual signs and symptoms like memory problems, irregular heartbeat, constipation, etc. Appropriate dose adjustments or suitable alternatives may be considered based on your condition.

• Digoxin-Moderate

Inform your doctor about the use of either medicine. When these medicines are taken together, may rarely cause irregular heart rhythms. It is recommended to consult your doctor and discuss all the risks and benefits before using this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or suitable alternatives may be considered based on your condition.

Alcohol interactions:

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while taking this medicine as it may cause interactions and lead to serious adverse effects and may worsen the health condition.

Food interactions:

N/A

Expert Advice:

1. This medicine may be taken with food or as directed by your doctor.
2. This medicine must be given with extreme caution in patients with a known history of epilepsy as it may increase the incidence of seizures. Your doctor may consider the alternative or suitable medicine based on condition.
3. This medicine must be used with extreme caution in children or under any healthcare professional. 

Missed dose instructions

Take/administer this medicine as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost the for your next dose skip the dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose Instructions:

Seek emergency treatment or contact your physician in case if you experience any unusual signs and symptoms during the treatment with this medicine.

Storage Instructions:

Store the medicine in a cool and dry place. Keep the medicine away from the reach of the children

References:

1. Zuventus Healthcare [Internet]. Zuventus.co.in. 2020 [cited 22 October 2020]. Available from: http://www.zuventus.co.in/doctor_wise_products_selected.aspx?Medi_Id=149
2. CHLORPHENIRAMINE / PHENYLEPHRINE/ DEXTROMETHORPHAN Syrup (CPM/PE/DM Syrup) [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [cited 22 October 2020]. Available from: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/fda/fdaDrugXsl.cfm?setid=545ae063-21bf-4dc8-9ad0-0c113b1b0dea&type=display

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Keep away from direct sunlight

Store in a dry place