Alex (15 ml) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Integrace (Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.). This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Phenylpropanolamine. This drug comes in the form of Drop. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 15 ml and is priced at Rs 37.7 (arround $0.5278 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :
(Chlorpheniramine Maleate+ Phenylpropanolamine)
Pharma Company :
Integrace (Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.)
Brand Label :
Alex (15 ml)
Preparation Type :
Drop
Single Dose :
1 ml
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
Phenylpropanolamine-12.5 mg
Chlorpheniramine Maleate-2 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :
15 ml
Price Unit :
Rs 2.51 INR (arround $0.03514 US Dollar)
Price Pack :
Rs 37.7 INR (arround $0.5278 US Dollar)
Drug details for Alex (15 ml)
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Alex (15 ml) are :
Phenylpropanolamine-12.5 mg
Chlorpheniramine Maleate-2 mg
Chlorpheniramine Maleate Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Allergic conditions. Adjunct in the emergency treatment of anaphylactic shock.
For more details on Chlorpheniramine Maleate, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Chlorpheniramine Maleate..
Phenylpropanolamine Indication (Prescribed for or used as):
For more details on Phenylpropanolamine, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Phenylpropanolamine..
Alex (15 ml) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 1 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Alex (15 ml), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Phenylpropanolamine-12.5 mg Chlorpheniramine Maleate-2 mg). Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.