Alkof Cough Lozenges Orange is a combination of medicines used to treat a sore throat. It kills the bacteria associated with throat infections. Additionally, it helps reduce inflammation, relieves pain, and soothes irritation in the throat.
Take Alkof Cough Lozenges Orange in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Do not take more than the recommended dose, as exceeding the prescribed amount may lead to unwanted side effects or reduced effectiveness. Take it regularly and take it for as long as the doctor has prescribed.
This medicine has minimal or no side effects, making it generally well-tolerated. However, in rare cases, some individuals may experience mild symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or stomach discomfort. If you experience any of these symptoms or any other unusual reactions that you think are because of this medicine, please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicine to avoid potential interactions. Additionally, inform your doctor if you have any known allergies to this medicine or any of its components. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or suffering from any other underlying health conditions such as liver or kidney disease, it is important to discuss these factors with your doctor before starting this medication to ensure its safety and suitability for you.
Sore throat refers to pain and discomfort in the throat that is usually seen in bacterial or viral infections. Alkof Cough Lozenges Orange helps reduce the pain and discomfort and makes you feel better. It kills the microorganisms causing the infection in the throat and soothes the irritated throat. This helps you carry out normal daily activities like swallowing, talking, and eating. You may also drink warm water or have ginger tea, and avoid cold foods for additional relief.
Side effects of Alkof Lozenges
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
Limited data available
How to use Alkof Lozenges
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Place it in your mouth and allow it to dissolve slowly. Do not chew or swallow. It may take sometime to dissolve. Alkof Cough Lozenges Orange may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Alkof Lozenges works
Alkof Cough Lozenges Orange is a combination of two medicines: Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol and Amylmetacresol. These are mild antiseptics that kill the bacteria associated with throat infections. They work by disrupting the structure of bacterial cells, preventing their growth and spread, thereby providing relief from infection and irritation.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alkof Cough Lozenges Orange. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
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Information regarding the use of Alkof Cough Lozenges Orange during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
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Information regarding the use of Alkof Cough Lozenges Orange during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Alkof Cough Lozenges Orange does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Alkof Cough Lozenges Orange in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
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There is limited information available on the use of Alkof Cough Lozenges Orange in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Alkof Lozenges?
If you miss a dose of Alkof Cough Lozenges Orange, 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.
All substitutes
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Can alkof plus syrup given to m Shall I give alkof plus syrup to my daughter of 3yr old.how much ml need to be given
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.
She has a soar throat. Little headache. She has taken calpol as her head is paining. What she should take for soar throat Hello. Is anyone there to help me please.
Dr. Vijay Verma
ENT
Visit ent specialist for sore throat as it can be tonsillitis requiring appropriate antibiotics
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References
Amylmetacresol and 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol [EMC SmPC]. Slough, UK: Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd.; 2010 [revised 31 Mar. 2017]. [Accessed 30 Jan. 2020] (online) Available from:
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