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Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | No interaction found |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Alex SF 5mg Lozenges may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | Alex SF 5mg Lozenges is probably safe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby. |
| Expert Advice | Use dextromethorphan exactly as directed on the label, and in doses prescribed by your doctor. Cough medicine is usually taken only for a short time until the symptoms clear up. If syrup, measure the liquid form of dextromethorphan with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. Allow the dextromethorphan lozenge or disintegrating strip to dissolve in your mouth. Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication. Do not drive or use machines while taking this medicine until you are sure you are not affected. Do not drink alcohol (wine, beer, spirits)whilst taking this medicine. Alcohol increases the risk of side effects occurring and may make you feel drowsier. Always ask a doctor before giving cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough or cold medicine in very young children. |
| Common Side Effect | Sleepiness, Dizziness, Excitation, Confusion, Convulsion, Respiratory depression, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Rash. |
| How to Use | 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. |
| Driving | Alex SF 5mg Lozenges may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | Alex SF 5mg Lozenges is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Alex SF 5mg Lozenges may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | Alex SF 5mg Lozenges is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | Alex SF 5mg Lozenges is an antitussive (cough suppressants). It suppresses cough by reducing the activity of cough centre in the brain. |
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