ALKOF DX SYRUP

Alkof DX Syrup is used to treat cough due to runny nose, sneezing, and throat irritation. Coughing (dry or productive) is the body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. There are two types of coughs, namely: Dry cough and chesty cough. A dry cough is tickly and doesn’t produce any vicious or thick mucus, while a chesty cough (wet cough) produces mucous or sputum.

Alkof DX Syrup is a combination of two drugs: Chlorphenamine maleate and Dextromethorphan hydrobromide. Chlorphenamine maleate works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions.  Dextromethorphan hydrobromide blocks the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Together, Alkof DX Syrup helps to relieve cough, cold and allergic symptoms.

Your doctor will recommend the dose and duration of Alkof DX Syrup based on your medical condition. Some people may experience dry mouth/throat/nose, drowsiness, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, and restlessness. Most of these side effects of Alkof DX Syrup do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before starting Alkof DX Syrup . Alkof DX Syrup is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. Alkof DX Syrup may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid alcohol consumption along with Alkof DX Syrup as it may cause increased dizziness and drowsiness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Treatment of Cough

Alkof DX Syrup is a combination of two drugs: Chlorphenamine maleate (antihistamine) and Dextromethorphan hydrobromide (cough suppressant). Chlorphenamine maleate belongs to the class of antihistamines or anti-allergic that work by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps to provide relief from allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness. Dextromethorphan hydrobromide belongs to the class of cough suppressants that block the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Thus, together Alkof DX Syrup helps to relieve cough, cold and allergic symptoms.

Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

 

• Dry mouth, throat or nose
• Drowsiness
• Blurred vision
• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Restlessness

Do not take Alkof DX Syrup if you are allergic to any of the contents. Avoid using Alkof DX Syrup if you have taken medicines such as linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine, and methylene blue injection in the past 14 days. It is advised to seek medical help if the cough does not go away or if it is followed by a high fever, skin rash, or persistent headache. Alkof DX Syrup may cause drowsiness, dizziness, and blurred vision in some patients; therefore, drive only if you are alert. Alkof DX Syrup should not be used in elderly patients with confusion. Avoid alcohol consumption along with Alkof DX Syrup as it might cause increased dizziness.

 

Drug-Drug Interaction: Alkof DX Syrup may interact with anti-allergic drugs (diphenhydramine), antidepressants (escitalopram, desvenlafaxine, vilazodone).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have glaucoma, urinary problems, enlarged prostate, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), cough with mucus or cough caused by asthma, smoking, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath).

• DIPHENHYDRAMINE
• ESCITALOPRAM
• DESVENLAFAXINE
• VILAZODONE

No

• Avoid dairy products such as milk as they may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods. Instead, replace baked foods, fried foods, white bread, white pasta, french fries, sugary desserts, and chips with green leafy vegetables.

• Drink plenty of fluids to avoid a dry throat. It also helps loosen mucus.

• Avoid citrus fruits as they may worsen the cough.

• Eat fruits rich in water content, such as pears, watermelon, peaches, and pineapples.