• Altec Syrup effectively treats wet cough (cough with mucus) in children
• It helps in thinning the mucus by increasing its water content
• This relieves throat irritation and clears congestion, enabling easy breathing in your child
• Give Altec Syrup to your child orally, with or without food
• Give it with food to reduce the chances of stomach upset
• You may be required to give this medicine to your child for a few days to weeks, depending upon your child’s clinical condition and severity of the illness
• Do not stop the medication abruptly by yourself, even if your child starts to feel better
• Continue the medicine until the prescribed course is complete
• Do not give more than the prescribed dose for fast relief as it may cause unwanted effects and worsen your child’s condition.
• If your child vomits soon after taking Altec Syrup, help the child calm down and repeat the same dose
• Skip the dose if it is time for the next dose
• Do not overdose to catch up for the missed one
• Do not give this medicine to your child for the long term without consulting your child’s doctor
• Check the medicine label thoroughly and never combine this medicine with other cold and flu medicines as that may lead to side effects.Altec Syrup may have some common and temporary side effects
• These may include excessive salivation, fatigue, headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach discomfort, irregular heartbeat, rash, tremors, and numbness or tingling sensation in the hands or feet
• In case of worrisome episodes, call your child’s doctor right away.
• Narrate your child’s complete medical history, including any previous episode of respiratory illness, allergy, heart problems, blood disorders, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, sinus issues, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction
• This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.

Uses of Altec Syrup

• In Treatment of Cough with mucus Altec Syrup helps gently soothe and relieve your child’s cough
• It loosens thick mucus by increasing the water level of the mucus, thereby making it easier to cough out
• This makes breathing easy and reduces the frequency of coughing
• Along with medications, drinking lukewarm water and gargling with warm salt water may also help ease symptoms for your child.

Missed Doses

Do not panic. Unless your doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if it’s almost time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

Frequestly asked Questions

My child has a cough with no mucus. Can I give Altec Syrup?

No, Altec Syrup is advised for the treatment of wet cough. It aims to expel the mucus from the airway tract, thereby relieving your child from throat irritation, congestion and rendering him a soothing effect. Whereas, for a dry cough, cough suppressants are a better option. So, it will be wise to ask your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

What if my child takes too much Altec Syrup?

An overdose or a prolonged intake of Altec Syrup may cause serious side effects like seizures, rapid heart rate, and excess salivation. Make sure to give this medicine to your child strictly as per the prescribed dose, time, and way. You must also ensure not to stop the medication abruptly even if your child starts to feel better. Sudden withdrawal of this medicine may worsen your child’s condition.

My child has a severe cough. Can I give him two cough medicines together?

Do not give your child more than one cough or cold medicine at a time unless advised by your child’s doctor. In case of confusion, always consult your child’s doctor before giving any medications to your child.

Can I give my cough medicine to my child?

Never give your child the medicines that have been recommended for use by adults. Children should only be given the medicines that have been formulated for them, else it may cause unwanted side effects. Check the label of the medicine properly before giving it to your child. Follow the prescribed dose strictly.

How should Altec Syrup be stored?

Altec Syrup should be stored at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Also, keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.

Common and Known Side effects of Altec Syrup

• Excessive salivation
• Fatigue
• Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
• Stomach discomfort
• Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Rash
• Tremors
• Increased heart rate
• Indigestion
• Bloating
• Upper abdominal pain
• Urticaria
• Itching
• Sweating
• Changes in serum aminotransferase levels