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Marketer
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
SALT COMPOSITION
Ambroxol (30mg) + Levosalbutamol (1mg) + Guaifenesin (50mg)
Storage
Store below 30°C
Product introduction
Alex LS Expectorant is a combination medicine used in the treatment of cough with mucus. It thins mucus in the nose, windpipe, and lungs, making it easier to cough out. It also provides relief from runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes.
Alex LS Expectorant 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.
The most common side effects are nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, vomiting, muscle cramp, headache, skin rash, and increased heart rate. 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 make sleepiness worse.
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.
Uses of Alex LS Expectorant
- Treatment of Cough with mucus
Benefits of Alex LS Expectorant
In Treatment of Cough with mucus
Alex LS Expectorant gives relief from cough with mucus. It helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes breathing easy and reduces the frequency of coughing. Alex LS Expectorant will also relieve allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Along with medications, drink enough luke warm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.
Side effects of Alex LS Expectorant
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Alex LS
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Upset stomach
- Stomach pain
- Allergic reaction
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Rash
- Hives
- Tremors
- Palpitations
- Muscle cramp
- Increased heart rate
How to use Alex LS Expectorant
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Alex LS Expectorant may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Alex LS Expectorant works
Alex LS Expectorant is a combination of three medicines: Ambroxol, Levosalbutamol and Guaifenesin, which relieves cough with mucus.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alex LS Expectorant. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alex LS Expectorant 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Alex LS Expectorant during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Alex LS Expectorant may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Alex LS Expectorant should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alex LS Expectorant may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Alex LS Expectorant in these patients.
Liver
CAUTION
Alex LS Expectorant should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Alex LS Expectorant may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Alex LS Expectorant in these patients.
What if you forget to take Alex LS Expectorant?
If you miss a dose of Alex LS Expectorant, 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Alex LS Expectorant
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Quick tips
- Alex LS Expectorant relieves cough accompanied with mucusthat is associated with broncho-pulmonary disorders such as bronchitis, bronchial asthma and emphysema.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know howit affects you.
- If you are diabetic, monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of thyroid or heart disease.
- Stop taking Alex LS Expectorant and inform your doctor if your cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache.
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FAQs
Q. What is Alex LS Expectorant?
Alex LS Expectorant is a combination of three medicines: Ambroxol, Levosalbutamol / Levalbuterol, Guaifenesin. It is used in the treatment of cough with mucus. Ambroxol is a mucolytic. It thins and loosens the mucus (phlegm) which makes it easier to cough out. Levosalbutamol is a bronchodilator and it works by relaxing the muscles of the airways and widens the airways. Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It works by decreasing the stickiness of the mucus (phlegm) and helps to remove it easily from the airways.
Q. Is it safe to use Alex LS Expectorant?
Yes, it is safe to use Alex LS Expectorant in most of the patients. However, in some patients it may cause common side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, allergic reaction, dizziness, headache, rash, urticaria, tremor, palpitations, muscle cramp and increased heart rate. Inform your doctor if you experience any persistent problem while taking this medicine.
Q. Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Alex LS Expectorant?
Use of Alex LS Expectorant is considered to be harmful in patients with a history of allergy to any of the active or inactive ingredients. Levosalbutamol and beta-blockers like propranolol should not usually be taken together.
Q. Can the use of Alex LS Expectorant cause dizziness?
Yes, the use of Alex LS Expectorant can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is better to rest for sometime and resume once you feel better. Do not drive or use any machines.
Q. Can the use of Alex LS Expectorant cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Alex LS Expectorant can cause diarrhea. In case you experience diarrhea, drink plenty of water or other fluids. Talk to your doctor if diarrhea persists and you notice any signs of dehydration, like less urination with dark colored and strong-smelling urine. Do not take any other medicine without consulting your doctor.
Q. What are the recommended storage conditions for Alex LS Expectorant?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
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Marketer details
Name: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, B/2, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai – 400 026.
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: December, 2024
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Alex LS Expectorant. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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