CompositionAlex Syrup is used to relieve a dry, irritating cough and other symptoms of the common cold or allergy, such as a blocked or runny nose, sneezing and watery eyes. It is a combination medicine containing dextromethorphan, a cough suppressant, phenylephrine, a nasal decongestant, and chlorpheniramine, an antihistamine.
This medicine is meant for a dry cough and is not suitable for a chesty cough that brings up phlegm. Take it in the dose and for the duration prescribed by your doctor, measuring each dose with the cup provided, and do not take it with other cough, cold or allergy medicines unless your doctor advises.
Resting, drinking plenty of warm fluids and avoiding smoke and dust can help ease cold symptoms while taking this medicine.
Before starting, tell your doctor if you have high blood pressure, heart disease, an overactive thyroid, diabetes, glaucoma, an enlarged prostate, asthma or COPD, or take medicines for depression or other mental health conditions. Medicines containing chlorpheniramine and phenylephrine together must not be given to children under 4 years. This medicine can cause drowsiness, so avoid driving or alcohol if affected. Tell your doctor if the cough lasts more than a week or comes with a high fever. Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor advises you to do so.
