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Introduction of Actirex Syrup

Actirex Syrup is a combination medicine used to treat cough. It thins the mucus in the nose, making it easier to cough out. This medicine also relieves allergic symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, throat irritation.

Actirex Syrup is a combination of mucolytics, expectorants, and H1 antihistaminics (first generation) medicines.

Uses of Actirex Syrup

Benefits of Actirex Syrup

In Cough

Actirex Syrup gives relief from cough by loosening thick mucus and making it easier to cough it out. It also makes it easier for air to move in and out of your airways. This reduces the frequency of coughing and makes you feel better. Actirex Syrup also relieves allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Along with medications, drink enough lukewarm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.

Side effects of Actirex Syrup

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

Common side effects of Actirex

  • Sleepiness
  • Allergic reaction

How to use Actirex Syrup

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Actirex Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Actirex Syrup.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Actirex Syrup is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Actirex Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Actirex Syrup may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
UNSAFE
Actirex Syrup is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Actirex Syrup in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Actirex Syrup
₹15.0/Syrup
Sputes Syrup
Agron Remedies Pvt Ltd
₹11.92/syrup
21% cheaper
Geohist Syrup
Shrinivas Gujarat Laboratories Pvt Ltd
₹41.5/syrup
177% costlier
Allertuss Syrup
GO-Ish Remedies Limited
₹96/syrup
540% costlier
Oricof Syrup
Orison Pharma International
₹24/syrup
60% costlier
Allertuss Syrup
GO-Ish Remedies Limited
₹45/syrup
200% costlier

Quick tips

Actirex Syrup

  • Actirex Syrup helps relieve cough that is accompanied with mucus.
  • Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
  • It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
  • If you are diabetic, monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking this medicine.
  • Inform your doctor if you have a history of thyroid or heart disease.
  • Stop taking Actirex Syrup and inform your doctor if your cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY

Patient concerns

Patient concerns

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Dr. Gopal Samdani
Paediatrics
In dry cough cough suppressants are used. In productive cough mucolytics are used.
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U can take montair LC and cough suppressant if it's dry cough
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