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Alkof AP Syrup


Product introduction

Alkof AP Syrup is a combination medicine used to treat cough. It relieves allergic symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, throat irritation, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness. It also thins and loosens mucus in the nose, windpipe and lungs making it easier to cough out.

Alkof AP Syrup is taken with or without 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, dryness in mouth, headache, rash, and weakness. 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. It can also cause dizziness and 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 worsen your sleepiness.

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 it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Uses of Alkof AP Syrup

Benefits of Alkof AP Syrup

In Cough

Alkof AP Syrup gives relief from cough by loosening thick mucus and making it easier to cough it out. It also makes it easier for air to move in and out of your airways. This reduces the frequency of coughing and makes you feel better. Alkof AP Syrup also relieves allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Along with medications, drink enough lukewarm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.

Side effects of Alkof AP Syrup

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 Alkof AP

  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Stomach pain
  • Vomiting
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Rash
  • Hives
  • Allergic reaction
  • Weakness
  • Sleepiness

How to use Alkof AP Syrup

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. Alkof AP Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Alkof AP Syrup works

Alkof AP Syrup is a combination of four medicines:.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Alkof AP Syrup. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alkof AP Syrup 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 Alkof AP Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Alkof AP Syrup may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Alkof AP Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alkof AP Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Alkof AP Syrup is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Alkof AP Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Alkof AP Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Alkof AP Syrup?

If you miss a dose of Alkof AP Syrup, 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.

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Quick tips

  • Alkof AP Syrup is used in the treatment of cough.
  • Keep taking it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
  • It may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
  • Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver and kidney diseases, kindly consult your doctor.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

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Patient concerns

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Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani
Paediatrics
Dr need a final diagnosis or provisional diagnosis to suggest you investigations or medicine or give opinion. Diagnosis cannot be done without taking in to consideration details of history and findings of clinical examination of patient. Advice given without doing clinical examination can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient. There are many underlying causes of patient?s symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of patient. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine patient in detail. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. Patient may need antibiotics and/or other prescription drugs. It is mandatory for the customer to have a prescription for the prescription medicines he/she is procuring. Valid prescription/advise cannot be given without diagnosis.
Cough is not getting extracted, though taking cough syrup alkof Before that I've taken citrizine tablet ctz
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
take AUGMENTIN 625 mg twice daily for 3 dayssyrup Grilinctus 5ml twice daily for 5 daysOMEZ D once daily in empty stomach for 5 days
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Name: Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Address: Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013.
Country of origin: India

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