ALEX JUNIOR SYP

Overview

ALEX JUNIOR SYP is a Schedule H drug.

ALEX JUNIOR SYP is composed of: DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (5 MG), CHLORPHENIRAMINE (2 MG/ML)

Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex. Dextromethorphan is used to treat a cough. Dextromethorphan will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema. Do not use it if you are using or have used an MAO inhibitor within the past 14 days of the treatment.
Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose Chlorpheniramine is used to treat runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, thecommon cold, or the flu..

Usage

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE is generally used to treat: Runny Nose And Dry Cough
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE can address symptoms like: Cough

CHLORPHENIRAMINE is generally used to treat: Common Cold
CHLORPHENIRAMINE can address symptoms like: Sneezing, Body Itching, Eyes Watery Eyes, Runny Nose

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 4yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

Precautions for ALEX JUNIOR SYP and its Constituents


  • Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children.
  • Do not use any other over-the-counter cough, cold, or allergy medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist.
  • Dextromethorphan may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
  • Dextromethorphan may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
  • Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase some of the side effects of dextromethorphan. This medication can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
  • Avoid taking diet pills, caffeine pills, or other stimulants (such as ADHD medications) without your doctor’s advice. 

  • Avoid excess dosage.
  • Avoid long-term use of this medication.
  • Caution should be exercised in patients with history of asthma, lung disease, heart problems, high blood pressure, sugar, blood vessel problems, stroke, increased eye pressure, intestinal blockage, ulcer, urinary obstruction, enlarged prostate, seizures, overactive thyroid, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breast feeding.

Symptoms of Overdosage

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE over-dosage can result in: Eyes Blurred Vision, Confusion, Difficulty Urinating, Drowsiness, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomit, Difficulty Breathing, Restless Or Irritability, Nervousness

Common Side-Effects

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE : Confusion, Constipation, Dizziness, Head Headache, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Pain
CHLORPHENIRAMINE : Fever, Wheezing, Tightness, Difficulty Breathing, Hoarse Voice, Face Swelling, Drowsiness, Fatigue (tiredness), Nervousness, Frequent Urination, Arms Joint Pain, Eyes Double Vision (with One Eye Covered)

Disease Interactions

CHLORPHENIRAMINE can interfere with: Urinary Retention, Glaucoma, Asthma, COPD, Hypotension, Acute Liver Failure

Technical Classification

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE is categorized as: ANTITUSSIVES / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
CHLORPHENIRAMINE is categorized as: NASAL ANTIHISTAMINES AND DECONGESTANTS / NASAL PREPARATIONS / TOPICAL AGENTS

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

3 Times Daily48%
2 Times Daily40%
2 Times Daily (1-0-1)4%

What was the Dosage Advised?

5ml69%
2.5ml18%
3.5ml5%

How long was it prescribed?

5 Days68%
3 Days16%
4 Days12%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

Below 5yrs54%
5 to 12yrs43%
12 to 18yrs2%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females40%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Pediatrician98%
Pediatric Gastroenterologist1%
ENT1%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

CROCIN DS- SUSP31%
MEFTAL P SYP23%
LEVOLIN NEB15%
CEPODEM SYP10%

Most common Home Remedies advised along-side?

Temperature Charting (Others)18%
Plenty of fluids (Diet)15%
Steam inhalation (Relief)11%

Available Alternatives for ALEX JUNIOR SYP

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ALEX JUNIOR SYPINR 68 for 1UNITDEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2 MG/ML

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ALEX SUGAR FREE SYRUPINR 94 for 100 ML SYRUPDEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2 MG
ASCORIL D JUNIOR SYPINR 64.5 for 60 ML SYRUPDEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 1 MG/ML
BROVIS D SYPINR for PHENYLEPHRINE 12.5 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 10 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 2 MG
EXPECT-D SYRINR 44.95 for 100 ML SYRUPDEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2 MG
FLUZET TABINR 42.5 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 15 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2 MG
HH LINCTUS 100 MLSYPINR 73 for 1 SYRUPCHLORPHENIRAMINE 4 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 2 MG/ML
PROTUSSA SYRINR 77 for 60 ML SYRUPDEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 1 MG
SOLVIN DECONGESTANT SYPINR 38 for 60ML SYRDEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.4 MG/ML
SOLVIN EXPINR 60 for 100 ML SYRUPDEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.4 MG/ML
ZEDEX SYRINR 90.5 for 100 ML SYRUPDEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2 MG