ALKOF 100MG/2MG/10MG TAB

Overview

ALKOF 100MG/2MG/10MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

ALKOF 100MG/2MG/10MG TAB is composed of: GUAIFENESIN (100.0 MG), DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (10.0 MG), CHLORPHENIRAMINE (2.0 MG)

Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth.Guaifenesin is used to reduce chest congestion caused by the common cold, infections, or allergies.It promotes lower respiratory tract drainage by thinning the mucus in the air passages to make it easier to cough up the mucus and clear the airways. 


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

GUAIFENESIN is generally used to treat: Bronchitis, Laryngitis, Pharyngitis, Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Whooping Cough
GUAIFENESIN can address symptoms like: Shortness Of Breath, Difficulty Breathing, Wheezing, Cough, Chest Pain, Chest Discomfort, Fever, Head Headache, Fatigue (tiredness), Rapid Heart Rate (pulse)

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 < 2yrs

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 ALKOF 100MG/2MG/10MG TAB and its Constituents

• You should not use guaifenesin if you are allergic to guaifenesin.
• Use guaifenesin exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.
• Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
• Take guaifenesin with food if it upsets your stomach.Measure the liquid form of guaifenesin with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon.
• Do not crush, chew, break, or open a controlled-release, delayed-release, or extended-release tablet or capsule. Swallow it whole. Breaking or opening the pill may cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.
• Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
• This medication may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.
• The liquid forms and powder packets of this medication may contain aspartame. If you have phenylketonuria  or any other condition that requires you to restrict your intake of aspartame (or phenylalanine), consult your doctor or pharmacist about using this product safely.
• Use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle; discard after 4 weeks of opening even if not used

• 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

GUAIFENESIN : Diarrhoea, Skin Rash, Hives, Dizziness, Head Headache, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Upset Stomach
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)

Serious Side-Effects

GUAIFENESIN : Breathlessness, Difficulty Breathing

Disease Interactions

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

Technical Classification

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

Available Alternatives for ALKOF 100MG/2MG/10MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ALKOF 100MG/2MG/10MG TAB

INR 40 for 10 TABLETS

GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ACTION DMR TAB	INR 30 for 10 TABLETS	AMMONIUM CHLORIDE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN
ALEX + 5MG/100MG/1MG/4MG SYP	INR 94 for 100 ML SYRUP	GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 1.0 MG
ALEX + SF 10MG/100MG/5MG/4MG SYP	INR 94 for 100 ML SYRUP	GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG
ALEX 10MG/100MG/5MG/4MG SYP	INR 64.5 for 50 ML SYRUP	GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, PEPTONE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG
ALEX COUGH FORMULA SYR	INR 64.5 for 50ML SYRUP	GUAIFENESIN 100 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 1 MG
ALKOF COFGEL TAB	INR 21.85 for 10 TABLETS	BROMHEXINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN
BRUTUS SYP	INR 58 for 100 ML SYRUP	AMMONIUM CHLORIDE 12 MG/ML, GUAIFENESIN 10 MG/ML, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 1 MG/ML, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.5 MG/ML
CADICOFF SYP	INR 65.7 for 100 ML SYRUP	AMMONIUM CHLORIDE 12 MG/ML, GUAIFENESIN 10 MG/ML, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 1 MG/ML, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.5 MG/ML
CHERIDRYL JUNIOR SYP	INR 50 for 50 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 25.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 7.5 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 1.0 MG
COFCAD DL TAB	INR 6.56 for 10 TABLETS	BROMHEXINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN
COFMAC SYP	INR 15 for 50 ML SYRUP	GUAIFENESIN , AMMONIUM CHLORIDE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE
COUGHREST TAB	INR 9.86 for 10 TABLETS	DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , BROMHEXINE
CRATEX DMR 100MG/4MG/10MG/5MG SYP	INR 68.5 for 100 ML SYRUP	GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG
CRF D SYP	INR 46.5 for 100 ML SYRUP	CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN
CRF D TAB	INR 23.93 for 10 TABLETS	CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN
D TUS SYP	INR 57.13 for 100 ML SYRUP	GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG
DICOF SYP	INR 32.77 for 100 ML SYRUP	CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN
EXIN DMR TAB	INR 20 for 10 TABLETS	CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN
EXPAL SYP	INR 36.35 for 60 ML SYRUP	BROMHEXINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN
EXPAL TAB	INR 24.23 for 10 TABLETS	BROMHEXINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN
GLYZEX SYP	INR for	GUAIFENESIN 100 MG, PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE 25 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4 MG
GLYZEX SYPUP	INR 50 for 100 ML SYRUP	GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE 25.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG
GRILINCTUS SYP	INR 78.9 for 100 ML SYRUP	AMMONIUM CHLORIDE 60.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.5 MG
HYCORIL DM SYP	INR 54 for 100 ML SYRUP	CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN
INSTARYL D SYP	INR 64.3 for 100 ML SYRUP	AMMONIUM CHLORIDE 75.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
KOFCURE SYP	INR 12.5 for 100 ML SYRUP	CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN
KOFKIND SYP	INR 62.7 for 100 ML SYRUP	AMMONIUM CHLORIDE 60.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.5 MG
KOFLINCTUS SYP	INR 31.25 for 100 ML SYRUP	AMMONIUM CHLORIDE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN
KOFRON DMR TAB	INR 25.37 for 10 TABLETS	GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 60.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 15.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG
KUFRID DMR TAB	INR 6.73 for 10 TABLETS	GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 10.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
KUFRIL SF SYP	INR 40 for 60 ML SYRUP	GUAIFENESIN , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
KUFSTIL KID SYP	INR 38 for 60 ML SYRUP	GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
KUFSTIL SYP	INR 31.25 for 100 ML SYRUP	GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
KUFTIVE 100MG/8MG/2MG/10MG TAB	INR 25 for 10 TABLETS	GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
LECOF SYP	INR 70 for 100 ML SYRUP	DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 100.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 10.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 4.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 1 MG/ML
LEEKOF SYP	INR 25.62 for 100 ML SYRUP	CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN , BROMHEXINE
LEEKUF SF 10MG/100MG/5MG/4MG SYP	INR 36.25 for 100 ML SYRUP	GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG
LEEKUF TAB	INR 10 for 10 TABLETS	BROMHEXINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN
LEXCOF SYP	INR 26 for 50 ML EXPECTORANT	GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE 25.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG
MAGNAKOF 50MG/2.5MG/5MG SYP	INR 44.99 for 100 ML SYRUP	GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.5 MG
MAGNATUSS SYP	INR 47.19 for 60 ML SYRUP	AMMONIUM CHLORIDE 12 MG/ML, GUAIFENESIN 10 MG/ML, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 2 MG/ML, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.5 MG/ML
MERICOF SYP	INR 46.46 for 100 ML SYRUP	CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN
MERICOF TAB	INR 7.12 for 10 TABLETS	BROMHEXINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN
NAKUF D LIQUID	INR 31.25 for 100 ML LIQUID	PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 5.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 4.0 MG
NAM COLD SYP	INR 47.11 for 100 ML SYRUP	GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG
NEW INSTRYL D 5MG/2MG/50MG/75MG/5ML SYP	INR 54.56 for 100 ML SYRUP	GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMMONIUM CHLORIDE 15 MG/ML, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
NOSCAPHENE DM SYP	INR 40.47 for 100 ML SYRUP	DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
PANTHOR DX SYP	INR 48 for 50 ML SYRUP	PHENYLEPHRINE 100.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG
PANTHOR PLUS SYP	INR 34.9 for 50 ML SYRUP	GUAIFENESIN , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
PHENLINCTUS SYP	INR 46.64 for 100 ML SYRUP	AMMONIUM CHLORIDE 60.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.5 MG
RIDCOF SYP	INR 29.88 for 60 ML EXPECTORANT	DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , GUAIFENESIN
RIDCOFF SYP	INR 43.15 for 100 ML SYRUP	GUAIFENESIN , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
RONYCUF SYP	INR 54.9 for 100 ML SYRUP	AMMONIUM CHLORIDE 12 MG/ML, GUAIFENESIN 10 MG/ML, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 1 MG/ML, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.5 MG/ML
SARDINIL P SYP	INR 38.1 for 60 ML SYRUP	GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, MENTHOL 2.5 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
SUPERHIST 50MG/2.5MG/5MG SYP	INR 61.5 for 100 ML SYRUP	GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.5 MG
TEREX ANTI TAB	INR 19.72 for 10 TABLETS	CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN
TEREX KID SUSP	INR 50 for 60 ML SUSPENSION	AMMONIUM CHLORIDE 100.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.5 MG
TOREX TAB	INR 35.2 for 10 TABLETS	GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
TORLINCTUS SYP	INR 45 for 100 ML SYRUP	DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , GUAIFENESIN
TUSRIL SYP	INR 50 for 110 ML SYRUP	CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN
TUSSBERRY D SYP	INR 64.67 for 100 ML SYRUP	PHENYLEPHRINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , GUAIFENESIN
TUSSIN DMR TAB	INR 45 for 10 TABLETS	GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG
WINTO KOF TAB	INR 22 for 10 TABLETS	DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
WOTUSS SYP	INR 55.24 for 100 ML SYRUP	CHLORPHENIRAMINE , AMMONIUM CHLORIDE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , GUAIFENESIN