Alex L Suspension

Composition of Alex L Suspension

Alex L Suspension contains Levocloperastine (20mg/5ml). It belongs to the Beta-2 agonist + Mucolytic + Expectorant class of medicines.

Uses of Alex L Suspension

• Relief of productive (wet) cough with chest congestion; helps in bronchitis
• tracheobronchitis and other respiratory conditions with mucus and bronchospasm/wheezing.

Key benefits

• Relieves wet cough
• Loosens and thins mucus
• Helps clear chest congestion
• Eases wheezing/bronchospasm
• Improves breathing comfort

How Alex L Suspension works

Levosalbutamol is a bronchodilator (beta-2 agonist) that relaxes airway muscles to ease breathing and reduce wheeze. Ambroxol thins and loosens thick mucus and improves its clearance. Guaiphenesin increases hydration of secretions and helps expectoration, reducing chest congestion.

How to take Alex L Suspension

Oral suspension: Shake well before use. Measure the dose with a cup/spoon and take as prescribed, usually after food. Maintain adequate fluid intake; do not exceed recommended dose, especially in children.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting, severe drowsiness, a racing heart and, with codeine, dangerously slow breathing. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Alex L Suspension

Most side effects of Alex L are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea
• vomiting
• stomach upset
• diarrhea
• headache
• dizziness
• tremor
• palpitations
• nervousness
• throat irritation

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Alex L Suspension

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in heart disease, arrhythmias, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, glaucoma, and seizure disorders. May cause tremor or palpitations; stop and seek medical help if severe breathing difficulty, chest pain, or allergic reaction occurs. Not for dry cough unless advised by a doctor. Use in children only on medical advice; do not combine with other cough/cold products containing similar ingredients without guidance.

Do not take Alex L if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Codeine-containing preparations are not for children, or for anyone with breathing difficulty.

Interactions with other medicines

Beta-blockers (may reduce bronchodilator effect), other sympathomimetics (increased side effects), diuretics/corticosteroids/xanthines like theophylline (risk of low potassium), MAO inhibitors/tricyclic antidepressants (enhanced cardiovascular effects), digoxin (risk of arrhythmia with hypokalemia)

How to store Alex L Suspension

Store below 25°C, protect from light and moisture. Keep the bottle tightly closed. Do not freeze. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Alex L Suspension

Drink plenty of water — it thins mucus better than any syrup. Steam inhalation helps congestion and costs nothing. Measure the dose with the cup supplied.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

general-wellness

Drug class:

Beta-2 agonist + Mucolytic + Expectorant