Alex Lozenges

Alex Lozenges is a cough suppressant used for treating cough that is caused by asthma, smoking and emphysema. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

Alex Lozenges provides symptomatic relief of coughs caused by minor viral upper respiratory tract infections or inhaled irritants. It is most effective for a chronic nonproductive cough.

Ask a doctor about using Alex Lozenges if you have chronic bronchitis or emphysema. Do not use it if you are using or have used an MAO inhibitor within the past 14 days of the treatment. This medicine is not recommended for children younger than 4 years of age.

Along with its medical benefits, this medicine causes a few side effects in some rare cases. These may include severe dizziness, anxiety, stomach upset, restless feeling, nervousness, confusion, hallucinations, slow and shallow breathing.

The dosage for adults and children are different depending on the intensity of the cough. The amount and frequency of the dose will be prescribed by your doctor. It is advised to not take a lower and higher amount of Alex Lozenges or for longer than prescribed otherwise it will increase the risk of side effects.

Take as advised and do not exceed recommended dosage. Take with a large glass of water. If cough lasts more than 1 week or is accompanied by a rash, fever, or headache, notify physician.

• Dry Cough

• Hypersensitivity

• Nausea

• Stomach Upset

• Constipation

• Abdominal Discomfort

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Alex Lozenges may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Alex Lozenges may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Contraindicated in patients with moderate to severe renal impairment

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this medicine is initiated within 15 - 30 minutes after its administration.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  This medicine will remain active up to 6 hours.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Alex Lozenges , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Ascoril D Cough Lozenges

  Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Alex Sf 5Mg Lozenges

  Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Dextromethorphan, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Alex Lozenges works as a decongestant by suppressing the nervous system and the part of your brain which is responsible for coughing. It does not really thin the mucus, but certainly provides relief.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  CYP2D6, 2E1, 3A3/4 enzyme substrate

• Interaction with Disease

  Research on chicken embryos exposed to concentrations of Dextromethorphan relative to those typically taken by humans has shown to cause birth defects and fetal death; more study is needed, but it is suggested that pregnant women should be advised not to use dextromethorphan-containing medications.

• Ques : What is Alex lozenges?

  Ans : Alex Lozenges is a cough suppressant used for treating cough that is caused by common cold, smoking and asthma. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex. It contains Dextromethorphan as an active ingredient. Alex Lozenges works by decreasing activity in the part of the brain that causes coughing. This medicine is not to be used by children, less than 4 years of age.

• Ques : What is the use of Alex lozenges?

  Ans : Alex Lozenges is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like temporary relief from cough caused by common cold, flu, or other conditions and dry cough. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using Alex Lozenges to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Alex lozenges?

  Ans : This is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of Alex Lozenges. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects have been observed and not necessarily occur. Some of these side-effects may be serious. These include confusion, constipation, dizziness and drowsiness. Apart from these, using this medicine can further lead to headache, nausea or vomiting and stomach pain. If any of these symptoms occur often or on daily basis, a doctor should be urgently consulted.

• Ques : For what treatment Alex lozenges used for?

  Ans : Alex Lozenges is a kind of a cough suppressant and is generally used to treat cough arising because of common cold or asthma. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : How long do I need to use alex lozenges before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 1 to 3 days, before noticing an improvement in the condition. But the same duration is not mandatory for everyone and so, it is not a standard time period for this medication's action. Please consult your doctor, for the time period you need to consume this medication.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use alex lozenges?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once or twice a day, as the time interval to which this medication has an impact, is around 12 to 24 hours, but it is not the standard frequency, for using this medication. It is advised to consult your doctor before the usage, as the frequency also depends on the patient's condition.

• Ques : Should I use alex lozenges empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication is common to be taken orally and the action of salts involved in this medication, do not depend on whether taking it pre-meal or post-meal. It is advised to consult a doctor before use and take it at a fixed time in a day.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of alex lozenges?

  Ans : This medication contains salts which are suitable to store only at room temperature, as keeping this medication above or below that, can cause an inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light. Keep this medication away from the reach of children. It is advised to dispose of the expired or unused medication, for avoiding its inadequate effect.