A: ALEX SYRUP should be generally avoided or used with caution in children (aged less than 2 years). Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for your child according to age, body weight, and disease condition.

A: If you forget to take a dose of ALEX SYRUP, take it as soon as you remember. However, omit the missed dose if it is almost time for the next one. Do not take the medicine twice to make up for the forgotten dose.

A: Continue taking ALEX SYRUP until your doctor tells you to stop, unless you experience any unwanted effects, a worsening of your condition, or any new symptoms. In such a case, consult your doctor.

A: No. ALEX SYRUP is a combination of chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine. Consult your doctor for further queries.

A: Patients taking ALEX SYRUP must inform their doctor about their pre-existing conditions, like any kidney, liver, heart, or thyroid problems, diabetes, fits, glaucoma, or severely raised blood pressure. Patients should also inform the doctor if they are pregnant, breastfeeding, or allergic to anything. Consult your doctor if you experience anything different.

A: ALEX SYRUP should be used in pregnant women only if considered necessary by your doctor. If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to get pregnant, consult your doctor before taking it. Inform your doctor immediately if you become pregnant during treatment with ALEX SYRUP.

A: Before taking ALEX SYRUP, inform your doctor if you are taking, have taken, or might take any other medicine, including prescription, non-prescription, or any herbal medicine, as these might interact with each other and cause serious side effects.

A: ALEX SYRUP relieves symptoms of allergy and the common cold, where chlorpheniramine binds to the histamine H1 receptor and blocks its action, resulting in temporary relief of the negative symptoms (runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and itchy eyes) brought on by histamine. Dextromethorphan suppresses the non-productive cough associated with a cold by suppressing the cough reflex by directly acting on the cough center in the brain. Phenylephrine decreases nasal congestion by acting on a1-adrenergic receptors in the small vessels of the nasal mucosa to produce constriction, resulting in decreased swelling and increased drainage of the sinus cavities.

A: The most common side effects of taking ALEX SYRUP are dizziness, light-headedness, drowsiness, nervousness, restlessness, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. Contact your doctor if any of the above side effects worsen.

A: ALEX SYRUP is used to relieve a dry cough, throat irritation, sneezing, watery eyes, and stuffy nose due to an allergy or common cold.

A: ALEX SYRUP should be used with caution in patients with kidney or liver dysfunction. Consult your doctor before taking it.

A: ALEX SYRUP is not recommended for use in patients with severely high blood pressure. ALEX SYRUP should be used with caution in patients with other cardiovascular disorders. Consult your doctor before taking it.