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Tixylix Alert Syrup


Your child’s medicine at a glance

Tixylix Alert Syrup contains two active medicines. These work together to effectively treat dry cough (cough without mucus) that may occur in children due to allergic conditions such as common cold or hay fever. It also helps relieve symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, or watery eyes.

Give Tixylix Alert Syrup to your child orally, either before or after food but prefer giving it at a fixed time. The doctor will prescribe the dose based upon the child’s body weight, age, and clinical condition. Usually, Tixylix Alert Syrup is prescribed to be given up to 3 times a day. Do not continue the course for more than 4 to 5 days unless advised otherwise. Stick to the dose, time, and way as prescribed by the doctor.

If your child vomits within 30 minutes of the intake, help the child calm down and repeat the same dose. However, skip the dose if it is already the time for the next dose. Make sure not to double up the dose as overdose can cause side effects. Also, do not give Tixylix Alert Syrup with any other cough or cold medicine as that may also lead to increased side effects.

Tixylix Alert Syrup can cause some minor and temporary side effects such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, drowsiness, dizziness, skin rash, excitation, or confusion. Usually, these episodes subside on their own. However, if worrisome, do seek medical assistance.

Never self-medicate your child. Always consult your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child. Let the doctor know about your child’s complete medical history as it is significant in the formulation of your child’s care plan.

Uses of Tixylix Alert Syrup in children

Benefits of Tixylix Alert Syrup for your child

In Treatment of Dry cough

A dry cough, also termed a non-productive cough, is a reflex action of our body in an attempt to clear out air passage. There is usually no mucus production in such cases. It is commonly associated with allergic conditions such as the common cold and hay fever. Tixylix Alert Syrup suppresses severe dry cough as well as allergic symptoms like runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes, congestion, and renders relief.

Side effects of Tixylix Alert Syrup in children

Tixylix Alert Syrup does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of Tixylix

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Constipation
  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness
  • Skin rash
  • Excitement
  • Confusion

How can I give Tixylix Alert Syrup to my child?

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

How Tixylix Syrup works

Tixylix Alert Syrup is a combination of two medicines: Promethazine and Pholcodine, which together relieve dry cough. Promethazine is an antiallergic. It blocks the action of a chemical messenger (histamine) which is responsible to trigger cough due to allergy. Pholcodine is a cough suppressant. It suppresses cough by reducing the activity of the cough center in the brain.

Safety advice

Kidney
CAUTION
Tixylix Alert Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tixylix Alert Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, caution is advised in patients with severe kidney disease. Consult your child's doctor before giving Promethazine+Pholcodine to your child.
Liver
CAUTION
Tixylix Alert Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tixylix Alert Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if I forget to give Tixylix Alert Syrup to my child?

Do not panic. If you miss a dose of Tixylix Alert Syrup, give it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose. In case of any confusion, do consult your child’s doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Do not give Tixylix Alert Syrup to children below the age of 6 years.
  • Tixylix Alert Syrup causes mild sedation as a side effect. Never give this medicine to your child to induce sleep in your child as it can harm.
  • Tixylix Alert Syrup has addictive properties. Make sure to give the medicine as prescribed.
  • Do not share your child’s medicine with other children even if they have a similar illness.
  • Tixylix Alert Syrup is not effective in treating any type of cough triggered due to underlying breathing illness such as asthma. Consult your child’s doctor before giving Tixylix Alert Syrup to your child.
  • Some home care tips:
    1. Ask your child to gargle with warm saline water.
    2. Give honey and ginger to your child as it helps soothe an itchy throat.
    3. Avoid giving fried or spicy food to your child because these trigger coughing and can cause throat irritation.
    4. Give plenty of fluids to your child. Frequent sips of water help lubricate the dry throat.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
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Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY

Patient concerns

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Is tixylix syrup safe for toddler
Dr. Gopal Samdani
Paediatrics
It is safe only under medical guidance
My son have dry unproductive cough since from 3 days. Syrup tixylix new can be given. Pls reply soon or prescribe other medicine
Dr. Pranav Gupta
Paediatrics
Dear parent, this portal is neither intended to provide prescriptions nor to verify or testify any doctor's prescription of medicines as medicines could only be prescribed after clinical examination. However, it is our endeavour to provide evidence based guidance.Entire symptomatology indicates towards a viral induced illness. For such illness, the best we can offer is a symptom specific treat. Paracetamol available over the counter can be used for fever. Please use saline nasal drops to open blocked nose. I would advise you to get your kid examined by a paediatrician if symptoms persists or worsen.
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FAQs

My child has to participate in a sports event at school. Can I give Tixylix Alert Syrup before his performance?

This medicine may slow down normal nerve functioning. So, avoid giving Tixylix Alert Syrup to your child if he/she is scheduled to perform tasks that require mental alertness.

My child is 4 years old and has asthma. Is Tixylix Alert Syrup the right choice?

Do not give Tixylix Alert Syrup if your child is under 6 years of age. Moreover, it is best not to give this medicine if your child has any serious underlying breathing problems such as asthma as Tixylix Alert Syrup can cause serious side effects in such cases.

When should I call my child’s doctor right away?

Stop this medicine immediately if your child develops a red, scaly rash with bumps under the skin and vesicles along with fever soon after taking Tixylix Alert Syrup. Call your child’s doctor without a delay.

My child has been cranky and unable to sleep for the last few nights. Can I give Tixylix Alert Syrup to make my child sleep?

No, Tixylix Alert Syrup should never be given to induce sleep. Tixylix Alert Syrup is a medicine that treats dry cough and should be used only after consulting a doctor. You must remember that this medicine may cause addiction. So, be cautious and use it only in the prescribed doses. Also, refrain from giving this medicine if your child is suffering from sleeplessness as this medicine can mask the symptoms of underlying sleep disorders like insomnia. It is always best to consult your child’s doctor before giving this medicine to your child.

Where should I store Tixylix Alert Syrup at home?

Keep Tixylix Alert Syrup out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake. Keep it at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light.

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References

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  2. Promethazine HCI [FDA Label]. Philadelphia, PA: Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 2004. [Accessed 17 Jun. 2021] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Pholcodine [Package leaflet: Information for the user]. Tipperary, Ireland: Pinewood Laboratories Ltd.; 2020. [Accessed 17 Jun. 2021] (online) Available from:External Link
  4. Pholcodine monohydrate [Package Information Leaflet]. Huddersfield, UK: L.C.M. Ltd.; 2020. [Accessed 17 Jun. 2021] (online) Available from:External Link
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