Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (5mg)

DESCRIPTION

Alex Cough Lozenges Lemon Ginger 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 Lemon Ginger 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.

INTRODUCTION

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 Lemon Ginger suppresses dry, hacking coughs. It will help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. Alex Cough Lozenges Lemon Ginger 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.

USE OF

Dry cough

BENEFITS

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 Lemon Ginger may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

FACTBOX 

Chemical Class::Methyl Analog of Dextrorphan|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::RESPIRATORY|Action Class::Cough suppressants

HOW TO USE

Alex Cough Lozenges Lemon Ginger is an antitussive (cough suppressants). It suppresses cough by reducing the activity of cough centre in the brain.

EXPIRY

Long shelf life (1-2 years).

SAFETY ADVICE

– Alcohol : CAUTION – Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Alex Cough Lozenges Lemon Ginger. Please consult your doctor. – Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Alex Cough Lozenges Lemon Ginger 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 Lemon Ginger 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 Lemon Ginger may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. – Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Alex Cough Lozenges Lemon Ginger is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Alex Cough Lozenges Lemon Ginger may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. – Liver : UNSAFE – Alex Cough Lozenges Lemon Ginger is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

IF MISS

If you miss a dose of Alex Cough Lozenges Lemon Ginger, 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.

COMMON SIDE EFFECT

Dizziness | Confusion | Nausea

ALCOHOL INTERACTION

CAUTION

PREGNANCY INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

LACTATION INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

KIDNEY INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

LIVER INTERACTION

UNSAFE

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FAQ

Q. Is dextromethorphan a steroid/an opiate/an antihistamine/ a narcotic/an NSAID/a controlled substance/contain alcohol/have codeine?::: Dextromethorphan is a decongestant and not a steroid, antihistamine, opiate, NSAID or narcotic, but can have addictive effects if taken at large doses than recommended. It does not contain codeine or alcohol. It is not a controlled substance| Q. Does dextromethorphan work/ how much dextromethorphan can I take for cough?::: Dextromethorphan works for most of the patient. It should be taken in amounts exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Cough medicine is usually taken only for a short time until your symptoms clear up. Do not use the medication in larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended| Q. Is dextromethorphan safe/ does dextromethorphan makes you sleepy/make you tired/ raise blood sugar?::: Dextromethorphan causes mild sedation effect thus can make you feel sleepy. It does not raise blood sugar or make you tired. Dextromethorphan is generally safe if taken at recommended doses and duration| Q. Can i take dextromethorphan with high blood pressure/ safe for high blood pressure/ raise blood pressure/ thin blood?::: Though it isn’t reported, but it should be used carefully in people with high blood pressure, as dextromethorphan may cause high blood pressure and the effectiveness of dextromethorphan is decreased by high blood pressure medications| Q. Can I take dextromethorphan with benzonatate/acetaminophen/codeine/ibuprofen/ diphenhydramine/pseudoephedrine/guaifenesin/Tamiflu/Benadryl?::: Drug interaction with any of the above mentioned drugs is not documented, but it can occur. Always follow your doctor’s advice before taking any medicine with dextromethorphan.

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