ALKOF SYP

Description

About Alkof Orange Cough Syrup

Alkof Orange Cough Syrup is used to treat cough associated with mucus. Coughing (dry or productive) is the body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus or smoke) from airways, thereby preventing respiratory infection. Cough has two types: dry cough and chesty cough. A dry cough means it’s tickly and doesn’t produce any vicious or thick mucus, while a chesty cough means mucous or sputum is produced to help clear your airways.

Alkof Orange Cough Syrup is a combination of three drugs, namely Guaifenesin, Terbutaline and Bromhexine. Guaifenesin belongs to the class of expectorants that works by increasing the volume of fluid in the airways, reducing the stickiness of mucus and helping to remove it from the airways. Terbutaline belongs to the class of bronchodilators that relax muscles and widen the airways. Thus, it makes breathing easier. Bromhexine belongs to the class of mucolytic agents (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose. Thus, it helps cough out easily.

Use Alkof Orange Cough Syrup as prescribed by your doctor. Some people may experience nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, tremors, stomach upset and fast heartbeats. Most of these side effects of Alkof Orange Cough Syrup do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Alkof Orange Cough Syrup or any other medicines. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Alkof Orange Cough Syrup . If you have a history of fits or are suffering from fits, please inform your doctor before taking Alkof Orange Cough Syrup as it may increase the risk of recurrent fits. If you have diabetes, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Alkof Orange Cough Syrup . If you have diabetes, fits, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, stomach ulcers, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), kidney, liver or heart problems, please inform your doctor before taking Alkof Orange Cough Syrup .

Uses of Alkof Orange Cough Syrup

Treatment of Chesty cough

Medicinal Benefits

Alkof Orange Cough Syrup is a combination of three drugs, namely Guaifenesin, Terbutaline and Bromhexine, used to treat a cough with mucus. Guaifenesin belongs to the class of expectorants that works by increasing the volume of fluid in the airways, reducing the stickiness of mucus and helping to remove it from the airways. Terbutaline belongs to the class of bronchodilators that relax muscles and widen the airways. Thus, it makes breathing easier. Bromhexine belongs to the class of mucolytic agents (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose. Thus, it helps cough out easily.

Directions for Use

Tablet: Take it with or without food as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions and take it with or without food in doses as prescribed by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Flavour

Orange

Side Effects of Alkof Orange Cough Syrup

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Skin rash
• Tremor
• Stomach upset
• Fast heartbeats

In-depth Information

Drug Warnings

If you are known to be allergic to Alkof Orange Cough Syrup or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Alkof Orange Cough Syrup . If you are suffering from fits (epilepsy) or have a history of fits, please inform your doctor before taking Alkof Orange Cough Syrup as it may increase the risk of recurrent fits. If you have diabetes, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Alkof Orange Cough Syrup . If you have diabetes, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), stomach ulcers/bleeding, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability with high protein in the body), kidney, liver or heart problems, please inform your doctor before taking Alkof Orange Cough Syrup .

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Alkof Orange Cough Syrup may have interaction with medicines used to lower high blood pressure (propranolol), heart rate affecting medicine (epinephrine), water pills or diuretics (furosemide), anti-allergic drugs (promethazine), uterine stimulant (oxytocin), bronchodilators (formoterol, dyphylline), anti-sickness or anti-nausea drug (ondansetron).