Alex Cold Syrup

Name: Alex Cold Syrup
Brand: GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS
Price: 101.98 INR
Availability: InStock

Product introduction

Alex Cold Syrup is a prescription medicine containing Paracetamol (325mg) + Phenylephrine (10mg) + Caffeine (30mg) + Chlorpheniramine (2mg). It is used for common cold symptoms.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. 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 Cold Syrup are nausea, rash, vomiting and stomach upset. 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 Cold Syrup works.

Uses

Alex Cold Tablet is used in the treatment of common cold symptoms.

Benefits

In Fever: Alex Cold brings a raised temperature down by acting on the part of the brain that controls body heat, easing the chills, aches and discomfort that come with a fever.
In Headache: Alex Cold relieves a headache by blocking the chemical messengers in the brain that signal pain, usually within the hour.
In Body ache: Alex Cold eases the generalised aching of viral illness, overexertion or fever so you can rest and move more comfortably.
In Mild to moderate pain: Alex Cold relieves everyday pain such as toothache, period pain and sprains. It is gentle on the stomach, which is why it is usually the first painkiller a doctor suggests.
In Cough: Alex Cold 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 Cold 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 Cold 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 Migraine: Alex Cold helps a painkiller relieve migraine pain more effectively when the two are taken together early in an attack.
In Added to a painkiller to help it work: Alex Cold on its own is not a painkiller; it boosts the effect of the painkiller it is combined with so that relief comes sooner.
In Allergic rhinitis: Alex Cold 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 Cold calms the itching and brings down the raised, red weals of hives, so the skin settles and you can sleep.
In Itching: Alex Cold 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 Cold 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 Cold are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:

Nausea
Rash
Vomiting
Stomach upset
Drowsiness
Tremor
Fast heartbeat
Restlessness
Difficulty sleeping
Fast or thumping 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

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alex Cold Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.<br>Avoid Alex Cold Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.

How it works

Alex Cold Tablet is a combination of four medicines: Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Paracetamol/Acetaminophen, and Phenylephrine, which relieves common cold symptoms. Chlorpheniramine Maleate is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Paracetamol/Acetaminophen is an analgesic (pain reliever) and an antipyretic (fever reducer). It blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever. Caffeine increases the effectiveness of paracetamol and makes you more alert. Phenylephrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing temporary relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.

Safety advice

AlcoholUNSAFE: Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine.
PregnancyUNSAFE: Alex Cold Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.<br/>Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feedingSAFE: Alex Cold Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
DrivingCAUTION: May cause drowsiness or affect your concentration. Do not drive until you know how it affects you.
KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Warnings & precautions

Never exceed the daily maximum printed on the pack. Paracetamol overdose damages the liver, and the damage can be silent for a day or two before it becomes serious. Check every other medicine you are taking. Paracetamol is in a very large number of cold, flu and pain combinations, and the doses add together. If you drink alcohol regularly, or have liver disease, ask your doctor what daily limit is safe for you. See a doctor if fever lasts more than three days, or pain more than five. 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. Count your tea, coffee and cola for the day — the caffeine in this medicine adds to them. Taken late in the day it can keep you awake. Painkillers with caffeine taken most days can themselves cause a daily headache. If you are reaching for them more than twice a week, see a doctor rather than taking more. 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 severe and sometimes fatal liver damage, often with no symptoms at all for the first day. It can cause vomiting, severe drowsiness, a racing heart and, with codeine, dangerously slow breathing. It can cause a racing heart, tremor, vomiting and agitation. 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

Take the lowest dose that works, and leave the stated gap between doses.
Seek help immediately after a suspected overdose, even if you feel completely well.
Treatment works best when it is early.
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.
Avoid taking it in the evening if it disturbs your sleep.

Fact box

Habit forming: No
Therapeutic class: Analgesic and antipyretic, Cough and cold preparation, Analgesic adjuvant and Anti-allergic
Action class: Para-aminophenol derivative, Expectorant / mucolytic / bronchodilator, Methylxanthine stimulant and Antihistamine / leukotriene antagonist

Interaction with drugs

Regular alcohol use increases the risk of liver injury.
Tell your doctor if you are on warfarin.
Regular high-dose paracetamol can affect it.
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.
Tell your doctor if you take medicines for asthma, a heart rhythm problem, or an antibiotic of the ciprofloxacin family.
Caffeine lasts longer alongside some of them.
Alcohol, sleeping tablets and other sedating medicines add to the drowsiness.
Tell your doctor about all cold and cough preparations.

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.

Same salt & strength options

Noblok Tablet, Koldtab Tablet, Zerocold Tablet, Tp Cold Tablet, Ifimol 4C Tablet, Smartcold Tablet, New Dolocold Tablet, Paramol C Cold Tablet

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 Cold 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 Cold Syrup used for?

Alex Cold Syrup is commonly used for Alex Cold Tablet is used in the treatment of common cold symptoms. 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 Cold Syrup?

Fever: Alex Cold brings a raised temperature down by acting on the part of the brain that controls body heat, easing the chills, aches and discomfort that come with a fever. It is also used for headache, body ache, mild to moderate pain.

What is the salt in Alex Cold Syrup?

Alex Cold Syrup contains Paracetamol (325mg) + Phenylephrine (10mg) + Caffeine (30mg) + Chlorpheniramine (2mg). 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 Cold Syrup?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.

How does Alex Cold Syrup work?

Alex Cold Tablet is a combination of four medicines: Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Paracetamol/Acetaminophen, and Phenylephrine, which relieves common cold symptoms.

Is Alex Cold Syrup a prescription medicine?

Yes. Alex Cold 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 Cold Syrup?

The side effects reported most often with Alex Cold are Nausea, Rash, Vomiting, Stomach upset, Drowsiness. 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 Cold Syrup be taken during pregnancy?

Alex Cold Syrup is not recommended in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Alex Cold.

Can I drink alcohol while taking Alex Cold Syrup?

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

What if I miss a dose of Alex Cold Syrup?

Take it as soon as you remember.

Is Alex Cold Syrup habit forming?

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

How much does Alex Cold Syrup cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?

Alex Cold Syrup starts at ₹102 (MRP ₹107) on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in syrup 325mg + 10mg + 30mg + 2mg 60ML. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.

Who manufactures Alex Cold Syrup?

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

How is Alex Cold Syrup delivered?

Alex Cold 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.