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Alex Syrup: price, uses & cheaper substitutes

Prescription required (Schedule H)

Alex Syrup contains Dextromethorphan + Chlorpheniramine + Phenylephrine 10 mg + 2 mg + 5 mg per 5 ml. Listed MRP is ₹158.43 for 100 (₹1.58 per ml).

The lowest listed price for the same salt is ₹0.23 per ml.

MRP
₹158.43
₹ / ml
₹1.58
Pack
100
Manufacturer
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Same-salt cheaper options

BrandManufacturerPackMRP₹ / mlAs on
Phenylephrine 5 mg,Chlorpheniramine 2 mg and Dextromethorphan 10 mg SyrupJan AushadhiJan Aushadhi (PMBJP)100 ml₹23.44₹0.2319 October 2026
Curekuf D SyrupCurelogic Pharma100 ml₹67.50₹0.6819 October 2026
Chericof SyrupSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd100 ml₹131.25₹1.3119 October 2026
Grilinctus SyrupLaboratories Griffon Pvt Ltd100 ml₹146.20₹1.4619 October 2026
Alex SyrupGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd100 ml₹158.43₹1.5819 October 2026

MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.

Same salt and strength only. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands. See all Dextromethorphan + Chlorpheniramine + Phenylephrine 10 mg + 2 mg + 5 mg per 5 ml brands, safety and side effects

What Dextromethorphan + Chlorpheniramine + Phenylephrine 10 mg + 2 mg + 5 mg per 5 ml is used for

  • Dry, tickly cough from colds and flu.
  • Blocked or runny nose and sneezing with a cold.
  • Cough with allergic rhinitis or post-nasal drip.
  • Short-term relief of cold symptoms so you can rest at night.

Frequently asked questions

Is Alex Syrup for dry cough or wet cough?

For dry cough. Dextromethorphan suppresses the cough reflex, so it is not suitable for a wet, phlegmy cough where you need to clear mucus. Ask your doctor for an expectorant syrup instead.

Does Alex Syrup cause sleepiness?

Yes. Chlorpheniramine is a sedating antihistamine, so drowsiness is common. Do not drive or operate machinery after taking it and avoid alcohol.

Can I take Chericof Syrup with Dolo 650?

Yes, paracetamol can be taken alongside this syrup for fever or body ache, as long as the syrup itself does not also contain paracetamol – check the label.

Alex Syrup vs Ascoril – what is the difference?

Alex contains dextromethorphan, chlorpheniramine and phenylephrine for dry cough and cold. Regular Ascoril contains an expectorant and bronchodilator for wet cough with phlegm, while Ascoril D Plus has the same dry-cough combination as Alex.

Sources

Medyzen Editorial Team · Last updated

This page is general information, not medical advice. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without asking a doctor or pharmacist. Terms