Alex Cough Lozenges Sugar Free
Alex Cough Lozenges Sugar Free can be taken with or without food. Take it whenever necessary or as prescribed by the doctor. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. Inform your doctor if symptoms do not get improved.
Alex Cough Lozenges Sugar Free
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Alex Cough Lozenges Sugar Free is an antitussive medicine. It is used for the treatment of dry cough. It helps by reducing the activity of the cough center in the brain.
Alex Cough Lozenges Sugar Free can be taken with or without food. Take it whenever necessary or as prescribed by the doctor. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. Inform your doctor if symptoms do not get improved.
The most common side effects of this medicine include sleepiness, dizziness, confusion, and nausea. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Generally, it is advised to drink plenty of fluids while on treatment with this medicine. To overcome dizziness, avoid driving or attention-seeking activities.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.
03Uses
Dry cough
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Place it in your mouth and allow it to dissolve slowly. Do not chew or swallow. It may take sometime to dissolve. Alex Cough Lozenges Sugar Free may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Alex Cough Lozenges Sugar Free is an antitussive (cough suppressants). It suppresses cough by reducing the activity of cough centre in the brain.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Alex Cough Lozenges Sugar Free, 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.
07Benefits
In Dry cough
A dry cough, also known as non-productive cough, is a cough where no phlegm or mucus is produced. This is irritating, usually associated with a tickly throat and may be caused due to cold, flu, allergies or throat irritants. Alex Cough Lozenges Sugar Free suppresses dry, hacking coughs. It will help you carry out your daily activities more easily.This medicine is safe and effective. Alex Cough Lozenges Sugar Free usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor.
08Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Nausea
Confusion
Dizziness
Sleepiness
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Alex Cough Lozenges Sugar Free. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alex Cough Lozenges Sugar Free may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Alex Cough Lozenges Sugar Free is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving:UNSAFE
Alex Cough Lozenges Sugar Free may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Alex Cough Lozenges Sugar Free is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Alex Cough Lozenges Sugar Free may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:UNSAFE
Alex Cough Lozenges Sugar Free is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
You have been prescribed Alex Cough Lozenges Sugar Free for the symptomatic relief of dry cough.
It is usually taken for a short time, until the symptoms clear up.
Allow the lozenge or disintegrating strip to dissolve in your mouth. Do not chew or swallow.
Measure the syrup with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon.
Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
It should not be administered to patients with chronic cough or where cough is accompanied by excessive secretions.
Inform your doctor if your cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash or headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
References
Sources and references
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