In Treatment of Cough A dry cough is a cough where no phlegm or mucus is produced. It may cause a tickling sensation or itching in the throat and may be due to cold, flu, allergies or throat irritants. Alkof Total Syrup suppresses severe dry cough and gives you relief from an itchy throat. Along with taking Alkof Total Syrup, gargling with warm salt water and having ginger or honey can help you manage dry cough.
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 Total Syrup may be taken with or without food.
- Alcohol : UNSAFE
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Alkof Total Syrup may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alkof Total Syrup is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alkof Total Syrup may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : UNSAFE
Alkof Total Syrup may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CAUTION
Alkof Total Syrup should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. | - Liver : CAUTION
Alkof Total Syrup should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
If you miss a dose of Alkof Total 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.
Can the use of Alkof Total Syrup cause sleepiness or drowsiness?::: Yes, Alkof Total Syrup may make you feel drowsy or may cause you to fall asleep during your daily activities. Avoid driving, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities until you know how the medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you experience such an episode while taking this medicine.| Can I breastfeed while taking Alkof Total Syrup?::: No, it is not advisable to breastfeed while using Alkof Total 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.| What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Alkof Total Syrup?::: Keep this medicine in the packet or the container 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.
Alkof Total Syrup is a combination of five medicines: Ambroxol, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Phenylephrine, Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Menthol. Ambroxol is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is a cough suppressant that relieves cough by reducing the activity of cough center in the brain. Phenylephrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose. Chlorpheniramine Maleate is an antiallergic which relieves symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Menthol produces a sensation of coolness and relieves minor throat irritation.