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What Causes Severe Heart Palpitations After Taking Alkof Plus?
Question: My wife took 80 ml of alkof plus skrup now her heart beat is increasing any problem for her
Brief Answer:
Suggestive of overdose.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX Hi
Welcome.
I can understand your concern for your beloved wife.
The normal dose of cough syrup Alkof plus for adults is 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls (5 mL to 10 mL) given every 4 to 6 hours as needed.
Since she has consumed 80 mL at once this amounts to over dosage which may cause symptoms such as extreme drowsiness progressing to stupor, increased heart beats, difficulty in breathing, cold and clammy skin, or loss of consciousness. In view of the possible harmful effects due to the over dosage I would advise you to take her to the hospital immediately for proper evaluation and further management.
Hope the suggestion given would be helpful in getting her treated.
Best regards.
Suggestive of overdose.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX Hi
Welcome.
I can understand your concern for your beloved wife.
The normal dose of cough syrup Alkof plus for adults is 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls (5 mL to 10 mL) given every 4 to 6 hours as needed.
Since she has consumed 80 mL at once this amounts to over dosage which may cause symptoms such as extreme drowsiness progressing to stupor, increased heart beats, difficulty in breathing, cold and clammy skin, or loss of consciousness. In view of the possible harmful effects due to the over dosage I would advise you to take her to the hospital immediately for proper evaluation and further management.
Hope the suggestion given would be helpful in getting her treated.
Best regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Hi sir she is taken that 6 hr before still no medic here available... She is normal except the heart beats too much and some shivering.. How much hours after I can make sure she is out of danger.. I will reach hospital after 4 hours from now...
Brief Answer:
It may take 48-72 hrs
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Good morning.
It's unfortunate that due to my busy schedule I could not attend your call immediately.
Since Alkof plus cough syrup contains a combination of Guaifenesin, Terbutaline, Bromhexine & Menthol it may take 48-72 hours to be free from the the harmful effects of these medications taken in overdose.
Glad to know her condition is generally stable except for her increased heart beats. However, I still recommend her to be examined by doctors for proper clinical examination.
Hope this answers your query.
Wishing your wife a smooth and quick recovery.
It may take 48-72 hrs
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Good morning.
It's unfortunate that due to my busy schedule I could not attend your call immediately.
Since Alkof plus cough syrup contains a combination of Guaifenesin, Terbutaline, Bromhexine & Menthol it may take 48-72 hours to be free from the the harmful effects of these medications taken in overdose.
Glad to know her condition is generally stable except for her increased heart beats. However, I still recommend her to be examined by doctors for proper clinical examination.
Hope this answers your query.
Wishing your wife a smooth and quick recovery.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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