Alex+ Syrup Sugar Free is a medicine used to treat dry cough. It works by suppressing the cough reflex in the brain. It also thins the mucus and makes it easier to cough out. Additionally, it relieves allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose, and throat irritation.

Alex+ Syrup Sugar Free is a combination of cough suppressant, expectorant, sympathomimetic-alpha 1, H1 antihistaminic medicines.

Uses of Alex+ Syrup

Dry cough

Benefits of Alex+ Syrup

In Dry cough

A dry cough is a cough where no phlegm or mucus is produced. It may cause a tickling sensation or itching in the throat and may be due to cold, flu, allergies or throat irritants. Alex+ Syrup Sugar Free suppresses severe dry cough and gives you relief from an itchy throat. Apart from this, it also reduces symptoms of allergy like watery eyes, sneezing and runny nose. Along with taking Alex+ Syrup Sugar Free, gargling with warm salt water and having ginger or honey can help you manage dry cough.

Side effects of Alex+ 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 Alex+

Nausea
Stomach pain
Diarrhea
Upset stomach
Vomiting
Loss of appetite
Dizziness
Headache
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Rash
Hives
Itching
Sleepiness

How to use Alex+ 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. Alex+ Syrup Sugar Free may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Alex+ Syrup Sugar Free. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Alex+ Syrup 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+ Syrup 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.
Larger doses or prolonged use of Alex+ Syrup Sugar Free may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby

Driving

UNSAFE

Alex+ Syrup Sugar Free may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Alex+ Syrup Sugar Free is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Alex+ Syrup Sugar Free may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Alex+ Syrup Sugar Free may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.

Liver

UNSAFE

Alex+ Syrup Sugar Free is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Alex+ Syrup

Alex+ Syrup Sugar Free helps in the treatment of dry cough.
It is usually taken only for a short time until the symptoms clear up.
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.
Stop taking Alex+ Syrup Sugar Free 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

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Patient concerns

I need cough syrup for Dry Cough

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Diabetology

Alex syp 1tsf twice daily

Having dry cough when sitting in AC or contaminated with cold air

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Diabetology

Alex cough syp two tsf daily

User feedback

Patients taking Alex+ Syrup Sugar Free

Once A Day

38%

Thrice A Day

31%

Twice A Day

23%

Alternate Day

What are you using Alex+ Syrup for?

Dry cough

33%

Cough with mu*

33%

Others

17%

Nasal congest*

17%

*Cough with mucus, Nasal congestion (blocked nose)

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

50%

Average

50%

What were the side-effects while using Alex+ Syrup Sugar Free?

Constipation

25%

Drowsiness

25%

Dryness in mo*

25%

Dry throat

25%

*Dryness in mouth

How do you take Alex+ Syrup?

With or witho*

100%

*With or without food

Please rate Alex+ Syrup Sugar Free on price

Not Expensive

67%

Average

33%

Top Physicians

4.6 ★

4.1 ★

4.6 ★

MBBS, MD, Fellowship, Fellowship

4.3 ★

Dr. Pooja Khosla

MBBS, MD, Fellowship

4.5 ★

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Marketer details

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Address: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, B/2, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai – 400 026.

Country of origin: India

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