Alencuf DX Syrup

Navigating your medication can sometimes be challenging. This page addresses common questions and provides detailed information about Alencuf DX Syrup, including its uses, how to take it correctly, what side effects might occur, and important advice on managing your treatment effectively. We aim to make understanding Alencuf DX Syrup as clear and straightforward as possible for you.

MRP: ₹
Packing:
Salt Combination: Phenylephrine (5mg/5ml) + Chlorpheniramine Maleate (2mg/5ml) + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (10mg/5ml)
Brand: Alencure Biotech Pvt Ltd
Uses: Treatment of Dry cough,Common cold

Description

Alencuf DX Syrup is a medicine used in the treatment of common cold and cough
It can provide quick relief from cough and common cold symptoms like runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and congestion or stuffiness
Alencuf DX Syrup is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor
The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine
You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends
If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen
Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
Common side effects of this medicine include headache, sedation, double vision, vomiting, diarrhea, dry mouth, and nausea
Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time
Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects
This medicine can also cause sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.
Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person
It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding
You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

Cautions

Liver:	UNSAFE: Alencuf DX Syrup is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Alencuf DX Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Alencuf DX Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Alencuf DX Syrup may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Alencuf DX Syrup is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Alencuf DX Syrup may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	CAUTION: Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Alencuf DX Syrup. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	N/A
Therapeutic class:	RESPIRATORY
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	N/A

Uses

Uses of Alencuf DX Syrup

In Treatment of Dry cough A dry cough, also known as non-productive cough, is a cough where no phlegm or mucus is produced
This is irritating, usually associated with a tickly throat and may be caused due to cold, flu, allergies or throat irritants
Alencuf DX Syrup suppresses dry, hacking coughs
It will also relieve allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation and help you carry out your daily activities more easily
This medicine can provide a quick relief and the effects can last up to several hours
In Common cold Alencuf DX Syrup effectively relieves symptoms associated with common cold, such as a blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness
It helps loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out
It also shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours
These actions make breathing easier
Alencuf DX Syrup usually starts working within a few minutes, and the effects can last up to several hours.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Alencuf DX Syrup, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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