About Alvikoff DX Products
Uses of Alvikoff DX Products
Phenylephrine+Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is used in the treatment of common cold and dry cough.
Alvikoff DX Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Alvikoff DX are Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Vomiting, Headache, Nausea, Sedation, Double vision, Diarrhea, Dryness in mouth, Nervousness, Decreased appetite, Heartburn, Dizziness, Weakness, Discomfort when urinating, Polyuria, Urinary retention, Hallucination, Convulsion.
How Alvikoff DX Products work
Phenylephrine + Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is a combination of three medicines: Phenylephrine + Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide1, Phenylephrine + Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide2 and Phenylephrine + Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide3, which relieves dry cough.
Patient Concerns about Alvikoff DX Products
Frequently asked questions about Alvikoff DX Products
Frequently asked questions about Alvikoff DX Products
Q. Can the use of Alvikoff DX Syrup cause sleepiness or drowsiness?
Yes, Alvikoff DX Syrup may make you feel drowsy or may cause you to fall asleep during your daily activities. Avoid driving a car, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities at the beginning of your treatment until you know how the medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you experience such episodes while taking this medicine.
Q. Will Alvikoff DX Syrup be more effective if taken in more than recommended dose?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having some serious side effects and toxicity. If you experience increased severity of your symptoms that are not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
Q. Can I breastfeed while taking Alvikoff DX Syrup?
No, it is not advisable to breastfeed while using Alvikoff DX Syrup. This medicine contains Chlorpheniramine, an antihistamine, which can pass into the breast milk and may harm the baby. Inform your doctor that you are breastfeeding if you are advised to take this medicine.
Q. What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Alvikoff DX Syrup?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.