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Introduction of Alkof Q Tablet

Alkof Q Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of cough with mucus. It thins mucus in the nose, windpipe and lungs, making it easier to cough out. It also provides relief from runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes.

Alkof Q Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Alkof Q Tablet1, Alkof Q Tablet2, and Alkof Q Tablet3.

Uses of Alkof Q Tablet

Benefits of Alkof Q Tablet

In Cough with mucus

Alkof Q Tablet gives relief from cough with mucus. It helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes breathing easy and reduces the frequency of coughing. Alkof Q Tablet usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours.
Along with medications, drink enough luke warm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.

Side effects of Alkof Q Tablet

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 Q

  • Nausea
  • Indigestion
  • Loss of appetite
  • Bloating
  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Sweating
  • Rash
  • Itching
  • Hives
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

How to use Alkof Q Tablet

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

Safety advice

Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Alkof Q Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alkof Q Tablet 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 Q Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Alkof Q Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Alkof Q Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alkof Q Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Alkof Q Tablet in these patients.
Liver
CAUTION
Alkof Q Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Alkof Q Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Alkof Q Tablet

  • Alkof Q Tablet is prescribed to get relief from cough with mucus.
  • Drink warm water to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
  • Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.
  • In general, most coughs do not last more than 2 weeks. If your cough does last longer than this, it's better to see your doctor.
  • Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers or asthma.

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Patient concerns

Patient concerns

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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
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 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.
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Address: Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013.
Country of origin: India

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