Altime Cf Information

Altime Cf is a prescription drug, available for use as Syrup. Secondary and off-label uses of Altime Cf have also been mentioned below.

The right dosage of Altime Cf depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Altime Cf are Stomach Upset. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Altime Cf as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Altime Cf go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Altime Cf's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Altime Cf has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Altime Cf related warnings section.

Altime Cf can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Altime Cf in conditions like Allergy, Liver Disease, Asthma.

Additionally, Altime Cf may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Altime Cf is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Altime Cf Benefits & Uses
Altime Cf Dosage & How to Take
Altime Cf Side Effects
Altime Cf Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Altime Cf with Other Drugs
Altime Cf Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Altime Cf
Altime Cf Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Altime Cf Benefits & Uses

Altime Cf is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Altime Cf 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: 6 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: strength 4 mg chlorpheniramine and 10 mg dextromethorphan in 5 ml
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Common Cold Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: strength 1 mg chlorpheniramine and 7.5 mg dextromethorphan in 5 ml, patients above 6 years old can take
Adult	Disease: Common Cold Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: strength 4 mg chlorpheniramine and 10 mg dextromethorphan in 5 ml
Geriatric	Disease: Common Cold Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: strength 4 mg chlorpheniramine and 10 mg dextromethorphan in 5 ml

Altime Cf Related Warnings

Is the use of Altime Cf safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Altime Cf. It is best to stop taking Altime Cf immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Altime Cf safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Altime Cf. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Altime Cf on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Altime Cf on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Altime Cf on the Liver?

Altime Cf has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Altime Cf on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Altime Cf. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Altime Cf with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Dextromethorphan

Cetirizine

Sertraline

Altime Cf Contraindications

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

Allergy
Liver Disease
Asthma

Frequently asked Questions about Altime Cf

Is this Altime Cf habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Altime Cf is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Altime Cf, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Altime Cf can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Altime Cf only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Altime Cf for mental disorders.

No

Altime Cf Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Altime Cf

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Altime Cf, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Altime Cf

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Altime Cf and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

See all substitutes for Altime Cf

Solvin Cough Syrup Sugar Free - ₹85
Aerodil DX Syrup Sugar Free - ₹103
Corex DX Syrup 100ml - ₹128
Corex DX Syrup 50ml - ₹71
Rexcof DX NF Syrup - ₹106
Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100ml - ₹93
Codistar DX Cough Syrup 60ml - ₹51
Norvent D Cough Syrup - ₹128
Macbery DX Syrup Sugar Free - ₹84
Zerotuss D Syrup - ₹80
Solvin Cough Syrup - ₹59
Altime CF Syrup - ₹38
Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan Syrup - ₹110
Expectus D Syrup - ₹41
Kuffery Dx Cough Syrup - ₹30

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

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

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National Institutes of Health U.S. National Library of Medicine [Internet]: Dextromethorphan. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

National Institutes of Health U.S. National Library of Medicine [Internet]: Chlorpheniramine. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

leaflet [Internet]: piriton (Chlorphenamine Maleate). GSK

For the use only of Registered Medical Practitioners or a Hospital or a Laboratory [Internet]: PIRITON CS (Chlorpheniramine Maleate with Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) Syrup. GSK

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