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Introduction of Alvo Syrup

Alvo Syrup is used in the treatment of cough with mucus. It loosens and thins mucus in the nose, windpipe, and lungs. This makes it easier for you to cough it out. It also relaxes and widens the muscles in the airways making it easier for you to breathe.

Alvo Syrup is a combination of three medicines: Alvo Syrup1, Alvo Syrup2, and Alvo Syrup3.

Uses of Alvo Syrup

Benefits of Alvo Syrup

In Cough with mucus

Alvo Syrup gives relief from cough with mucus. It helps to loosen thick mucus, reduce its stickiness and makes it easier to cough out. This makes breathing easy and reduces the frequency of coughing. Alvo Syrup will also relieve allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Along with medications, drink enough luke warm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.

Side effects of Alvo 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 Alvo

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Rash
  • Tremors
  • Increased heart rate
  • Indigestion
  • Bloating
  • Upper abdominal pain
  • Urticaria
  • Itching
  • Sweating
  • Changes in serum aminotransferase levels

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

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alvo Syrup. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alvo 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 Alvo Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Alvo Syrup may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Alvo Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alvo Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Alvo Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Alvo Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Alvo Syrup in these patients.

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Quick tips

Alvo Syrup

  • Alvo Syrup relieves cough accompanied with mucus that is associated with broncho-pulmonary disorders such as bronchitis, bronchial asthma and emphysema.
  • It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
  • If you are diabetic, monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking this medicine.
  • Inform your doctor if you have a history of thyroid or heart disease.
  • Stop taking Alvo Syrup and inform your doctor if your cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY

Patient concerns

Patient concerns

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Cogestion in chest with cough with mucus
Dr. Gopal Samdani
Paediatrics
Please consult Pediatrician (child Dr). Pediatrician will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. Dr. may ask you for lab test on blood urine stool etc. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause Dr. will prescribe you treatment.
Cough regularly with lots of mucus
Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari
Ayurveda
Take sitopaladi churan half spoon twice with honey, trikatu tablet 2 tablet twice
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FAQs

Alvo Syrup

Can Alvo Syrup be used in a dry cough?

No, Alvo Syrup is used in wet cough i.e. a cough with mucus production.

Are there any contraindications associated with the use of Alvo Syrup?

It is not recommended to use Alvo Syrup in patients who are allergic to any of its component. It should also be avoided in patients having heart disease and peptic ulcer.

Will a higher than the recommended dose of Alvo Syrup be more effective?

No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having serious side effects. If the recommended dosage does not relieve your symptoms or there is an increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Alvo Syrup?

Keep this medicine in 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.
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