Alex Drops, Substitutes & Alternatives
Find medicines with the same composition as Alex Drops (Phenylephrine (5mg/5ml) + Chlorpheniramine Maleate (2mg/5ml) + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (10mg/5ml)). Compare alternatives at different price points.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated October 2026
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Same salt, lower price
Medicines with the same active ingredient and strength as Alex Drops.
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Alex Drops
drop - 5mg/5mL + 2mg/5mL + 10mg/5mL - 15 ml
₹85
₹5.64 per ml
- Troycof D 100ML Syp
100 ml · Rx
Save 86%₹79
₹0.79 per ml
- Pcf Syrup
JACSIMS PHARMACEUTICALS · syrup - 5mg + 2mg + 10mg - 100 ml · Rx
Save 83%₹94
₹0.94 per ml
- Alkof Junior 100ML Syp
100 ml · Rx
Save 82%₹103
₹1.03 per ml
- Kofclear Junior 100 ML
100 ml · Rx
Save 82%₹103
₹1.03 per ml
- Tuscus Syrup
HIBISCUS PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVA · syrup - 5mg + 2mg + 10mg - 60 ml · Rx
Save 78%₹74
₹1.24 per ml
- Mucopex D Suspension
WALFS PHARMA · suspension - 5mg/5mL + 2mg/5mL + 10mg/5mL - 100 ml · Rx
Save 78%₹125
₹1.25 per ml
- Ascoril D Junior Cough Syrup
GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS · syrup - 60 ml · Rx
Save 69%₹105
₹1.76 per ml
Same salt, different brand — what does that mean?
A substitute contains the same active ingredient (salt), in the same strength, as Alex Drops. The medicine inside is the same — the brand name, manufacturer and price are what differ.
All medicines sold in India, branded or generic, must meet the quality standards set by the national drug regulator (CDSCO). A lower price does not mean lower quality.
Please confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands — they will check that the strength and form match your prescription.
Known Substitutes
The following medicines may be used as alternatives to Alex Drops (same or similar composition):
- Cof-Q D Syrup
- alKOF junior Syrup
- Chericof Syrup
- Ascoril D Plus Syrup Sugar Free
Important: Never switch medicines without consulting your doctor or pharmacist. Even medicines with the same composition may have different inactive ingredients that affect how they work for you.
Understanding the Composition
Alex Drops contains Phenylephrine (5mg/5ml) + Chlorpheniramine Maleate (2mg/5ml) + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (10mg/5ml). Substitute medicines with the same active ingredient work by the same mechanism and treat the same conditions.
Price differences between brands are common and do not indicate a difference in quality or effectiveness. All medicines sold in India must meet the standards set by CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation).
Alex Drops: At a Glance
- Composition
- Phenylephrine (5mg/5ml) + Chlorpheniramine Maleate (2mg/5ml) + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (10mg/5ml)
- Price
- ₹85
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Manufacturer
- GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS
- Known substitutes
- 4
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