Dextromethorphan- Alex Paed Drops

Information About Dextromethorphan- Alex Paed Drops

About Dextromethorphan- Alex Paed Drops

The Medicine Brand Alex Paed Drops is manufactured by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd and mainly contents the generic drug Dextromethorphan.

Pakaging

1 x 1

Active Ingredients For Dextromethorphan- Alex Paed Drops

Dextromethorphan 10mg Guaiphenesine 100mg Phenylephrine 25mg

Diseases List For Which Dextromethorphan- Alex Paed Drops Is Prescribed

This Drug Is Prescribed For Dry or painful cough

Other Significations For Dextromethorphan- Alex Paed Drops

This Medication This medication is used for temporary relief of coughs without phlegm that are caused by certain infections of the air passages eg sinusitis common cold This product should not usually be used for an ongoing cough from smoking or longterm breathing problems eg chronic bronchitis emphysema unless directed by your doctor This product contains dextromethorphan It is a cough suppressant that works by decreasing the feeling of needing to coughCoughandcold products have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years Therefore do not use this product to treat cold symptoms in children younger than 6 years unless specifically directed by the doctor Some products such as longacting tabletscapsules are not recommended for use in children younger than 12 years Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details about using your product safelyThese products do not cure or shorten the length of the common cold and may cause serious side effects To decrease the risk for serious side effects carefully follow all dosage directions Do not use this product to make a child sleepy Do not give other coughandcold medication that might contain the same or similar ingredients see also Drug Interactions section Ask the doctor or pharmacist about other ways to relieve cough and cold symptoms such as drinking enough fluids using a humidifier or saline nose dropsspray

Precautions To Be Taken Before Dextromethorphan- Alex Paed Drops

This drug should not be used with the following medications because very serious interactions may occur MAO inhibitors eg furazolidone isocarboxazid linezolid moclobemide phenelzine procarbazine rasagiline selegiline tranylcypromineAvoid taking MAO inhibitors within 2 weeks before during and after treatment with this medicationIf you are currently using any of these medications listed above tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting dextromethorphanBefore using this medication tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescriptionherbal products you may use especially of memantine other medications for cough eg hydrocodone overthecounter coughcold products

Major Conditions And Care

Pregnancy And Dextromethorphan- Alex Paed Drops

Can We Take Dextromethorphan- Alex Paed Drops During Pregnancy?

Pregnancy Class C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and wellcontrolled studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks

Lactation And Dextromethorphan- Alex Paed Drops

Can We Use Dextromethorphan- Alex Paed Drops During Lactation

Lactation Class L3 There are no controlled studies in breastfeeding women however the risk of untoward effects to a breastfed infant is possible or controlled studies show only minimal nonthreatening adverse effects Drugs should be given only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the infant

Side Effects Of Dextromethorphan- Alex Paed Drops

Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity

More Danger Effects Fatal Effect Due To Overdose Of Dextromethorphan- Alex Paed Drops