Alex Bl Syrup

Name: Alex Bl Syrup
Brand: GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS
Price: 137.6 INR
Availability: InStock

Product introduction

Alex Bl Syrup is a prescription medicine containing Phenylephrine (5mg/5ml) + Dextromethorphan (10mg/5ml) + Bilastine (3.3mg/5ml). It is used for cough, chest congestion, common cold symptoms, allergic rhinitis, hives, skin allergy, itching and allergic asthma.

Shake the bottle well before each dose and measure it with the cup, spoon or dropper supplied. The dose and how long you take it depend on what you are being treated for and how you respond. Do not take more, or for longer, than your doctor has advised.

The side effects seen most often with Alex Bl Syrup are nausea, vomiting, stomach upset and drowsiness. Most are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. Tell your doctor if one persists or worries you.

Before you start, tell your doctor about any liver, kidney or heart problem, whether you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding, and every other medicine you take, including supplements and ayurvedic preparations. Some of them can change how Alex Bl Syrup works.

Uses

Cough
Chest congestion
Common cold symptoms
Allergic rhinitis
Hives
Skin allergy
Itching
Allergic asthma

Benefits

In Cough: Alex Bl either loosens the mucus so a chesty cough clears it more easily, or settles the reflex behind a dry, tickly cough, depending on the type you have been given.
In Chest congestion: Alex Bl thins thick mucus in the chest so it can be coughed up, easing the heaviness and rattling and helping you breathe more freely.
In Common cold symptoms: Alex Bl relieves the blocked nose, cough and congestion of a cold so you can rest and get on with your day while the infection runs its course.
In Allergic rhinitis: Alex Bl blocks the histamine your body releases to an allergen, relieving the sneezing, runny or blocked nose and itchy, watery eyes that spoil your day.
In Hives and skin allergy: Alex Bl calms the itching and brings down the raised, red weals of hives, so the skin settles and you can sleep.
In Itching: Alex Bl relieves itching from an allergic reaction, an insect bite or a skin condition, which also stops the scratching that damages skin and keeps it inflamed.
In Allergic asthma: Alex Bl reduces the allergic inflammation in the airways that triggers wheezing and tightness, so attacks are fewer and milder when it is taken alongside your inhaler.

Side effects

Most side effects of Alex Bl are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:

Nausea
Vomiting
Stomach upset
Drowsiness
Tremor
Fast heartbeat
Dry mouth
Headache
Tiredness

Stop the medicine and get help at once 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.

How to use

Shake the bottle well before each dose and measure it with the cup, spoon or dropper supplied — a kitchen spoon is not an accurate measure. Take it with or after food. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

How it works

This medicine combines 3 active ingredients: Phenylephrine, Dextromethorphan and Bilastine. Phenylephrine loosens and thins the mucus in your airways so a cough clears it more easily, and eases the tightness that comes with congestion. Dextromethorphan loosens and thins the mucus in your airways so a cough clears it more easily, and eases the tightness that comes with congestion. Bilastine blocks the chemical messengers your body releases during an allergic reaction, which relieves sneezing, a running nose, watering eyes and itching.

Safety advice

AlcoholUNSAFE: Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Consult your doctor before using this in pregnancy.
Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Consult your doctor before using this while breastfeeding.
DrivingCAUTION: May cause drowsiness or affect your concentration. Do not drive until you know how it affects you.
KidneyCAUTION: Use with caution if you have kidney disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor your kidney function.

Warnings & precautions

See a doctor if a cough lasts more than a week, or comes with fever, breathlessness, chest pain or blood in the sputum. Do not give cough and cold preparations to young children except on a doctor's advice. Do not combine two cough preparations — they frequently contain the same ingredients, and the doses add up. Preparations containing codeine can cause dependence and must be used only for the period your doctor specifies. Older antihistamines cause marked drowsiness — do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this affects you. Tell your doctor promptly about any change in mood, sleep, agitation or unusual thoughts while taking montelukast; this is uncommon but recognised. This relieves the symptoms of an allergy; it does not treat the cause, and it is not a treatment for an acute asthma attack. Seek emergency care for swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, or difficulty breathing.

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. It can cause severe drowsiness, a fast heartbeat, confusion and, in children, agitation and fits. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Quick tips

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.
Taking it at bedtime reduces the impact of any drowsiness.
Identify and avoid your triggers where you can.
Dust, pollen, cold air.

Fact box

Habit forming: No
Therapeutic class: Cough and cold preparation and Anti-allergic
Action class: Expectorant / mucolytic / bronchodilator and Antihistamine / leukotriene antagonist

Interaction with drugs

Sedating ingredients add to the effect of alcohol and sleeping tablets.
Decongestants such as phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine can raise blood pressure.
Tell your doctor if you are hypertensive.
Alcohol, sleeping tablets and other sedating medicines add to the drowsiness.
Tell your doctor about all cold and cough preparations.
Many already contain an antihistamine.

Storage

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight. Do not freeze. Once opened, use it within the period printed on the pack. Keep out of the reach of children.

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References

Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.

PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Alex Bl Syrup.
World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.

Manufacturer details

Manufacturer: GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS

Good to know

Common questions

What is Alex Bl Syrup used for?

Alex Bl Syrup is commonly used for cough, chest congestion, common cold symptoms, allergic rhinitis, hives and skin allergy, itching and allergic asthma. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.

What are the benefits of Alex Bl Syrup?

Cough: Alex Bl either loosens the mucus so a chesty cough clears it more easily, or settles the reflex behind a dry, tickly cough, depending on the type you have been given. It is also used for chest congestion, common cold symptoms, allergic rhinitis.

What is the salt in Alex Bl Syrup?

Alex Bl Syrup contains Phenylephrine (5mg/5ml) + Dextromethorphan (10mg/5ml) + Bilastine (3.3mg/5ml). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.

How should I take Alex Bl Syrup?

Shake the bottle well before each dose and measure it with the cup, spoon or dropper supplied — a kitchen spoon is not an accurate measure. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.

How does Alex Bl Syrup work?

This medicine combines 3 active ingredients: Phenylephrine, Dextromethorphan and Bilastine.

Is Alex Bl Syrup a prescription medicine?

Yes. Alex Bl Syrup is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.

What are the common side effects of Alex Bl Syrup?

The side effects reported most often with Alex Bl are Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach upset, Drowsiness, Tremor. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.

Can Alex Bl Syrup be taken during pregnancy?

Consult your doctor before taking Alex Bl Syrup in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Alex Bl.

Can I drink alcohol while taking Alex Bl Syrup?

No. Do not drink alcohol while taking Alex Bl Syrup.

What if I miss a dose of Alex Bl Syrup?

Take it as soon as you remember.

Is Alex Bl Syrup habit forming?

No. Alex Bl Syrup is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.

How much does Alex Bl Syrup cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?

Alex Bl Syrup starts at ₹138 (MRP ₹145) on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in syrup 5mg/5mL + 10mg/5mL + 3.3mg/5mL 100ML. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.

Who manufactures Alex Bl Syrup?

Alex Bl Syrup is manufactured by GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.

How is Alex Bl Syrup delivered?

Alex Bl Syrup is delivered across India via our licensed pharmacy partners. Standard delivery timelines are confirmed at checkout. Chennai customers can opt for chargeable same-city express delivery.