Alkof Junior Benefits & Uses

Alkof Junior is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Common Cold
Blocked Nose
Cough
Dry Cough (Read More - Home remedies for dry cough)

Other Benefits

Alkof Junior Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Common Cold Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: strength 5 mg phenylephrine, 2 mg chlorpheniramine and 10 mg dextromethorphan
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Common Cold Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: strength 5 mg phenylephrine, 2 mg chlorpheniramine and 10 mg dextromethorphan, below 6 years old should take 2.5 ml
Adult	Disease: Common Cold Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: strength 5 mg phenylephrine, 2 mg chlorpheniramine and 10 mg dextromethorphan
Geriatric	Disease: Common Cold Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: strength 5 mg phenylephrine, 2 mg chlorpheniramine and 10 mg dextromethorphan

Alkof Junior Related Warnings

Is the use of Alkof Junior safe for pregnant women?

Alkof Junior can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Alkof Junior safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Alkof Junior. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Alkof Junior on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Alkof Junior. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Alkof Junior on the Liver?

Alkof Junior is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Alkof Junior on the Heart?

Alkof Junior is rarely harmful for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Alkof Junior with Other Drugs

Alkof Junior should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Alkof Junior Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alkof Junior unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Alkof Junior

Is this Alkof Junior habit forming or addictive?

Yes, you can get addicted to Alkof Junior. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.

Alkof Junior Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Alkof Junior

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Alkof Junior together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alkof Junior

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Alkof Junior as it can have severe side effects.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Vazculep (phenylephrine hydrochloride)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 135-136

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1020-1022

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 164,165

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 422-423

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 220

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