How Alerid 10 Mg (Cetirizine HCL)
Works?
Alerid 10 mg contains Cetirizine HCL, as an
active ingredient. It basically blocks the action of certain chemical
messengers that are responsible for inflammation, itching, redness, congestion
and other allergic reactions. It is available in various strengths at all the
leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.
Before You Use Alerid 10 Mg
(Cetirizine HCL)
- Make sure that you are not allergic
- Make sure that you are taking Alcohol
- Make sure that you do not have liver or kidney problems
- Make sure that your doctor knows about your medical history
What Should You Avoid While
Taking Alerid 10 Mg (Cetirizine HCL)?
- You should not drive after taking this tablet
- You should avoid taking alcohol
- Other Medicines without prescriptions
When Not To Use Alerid 10 Mg
(Cetirizine HCL)?
You should not take Alerid 10 mg if you:
- Have ever noticed any allergy
- Have severe Liver/Kidney disease
- Are Driving or Doing a Work which needs your alertness
Tell Your Doctor If You:
- Have Allergy to the Tablet
- Have any Heart Problem
- Have any Kidney or Liver Disease
- Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs
- Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive
- Are Breastfeeding
Dosage
How Much Of The Alerid 10 Mg
(Cetirizine HCL) to Be Used?
Alerid 10 mg is available in various
strengths at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.
Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and
instructions to take Alerid 10 mg.
How To Take The Alerid 10 Mg
(Cetirizine HCL)?
Alerid 10 mg dose should be taken at a fixed
time as directed by your doctor. You should swallow the tablet as a whole with
water. Do not try to chew and crush it. It is always better to take it with or
without food.
For How Long Should You Continue
Using Alerid 10 Mg (Cetirizine HCL)?
You are always advised to take Alerid 10 mg
as prescribed by your doctor. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself.
Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Do not take it in smaller or
larger amount or for longer than recommended.
Overdose?
You should contact your doctor immediately if
an overdose is suspected.
Missed Dose?
You should try to take every dose of Alerid
10 mg at a fixed time. A missed dose should be taken as soon as you remember.
You can skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose.
What Are The Side Effects Of The
Alerid 10 Mg (Cetirizine HCL)?
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dry Mouth
- Constipation
- Dizziness/Drowsiness
- Headache
- Trouble Urinating
- Changes in Vision
What Are The Common Drug
Interactions?
Few medicines, food or beverages may interact
with drugs to produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work
properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on other medication.
Alerid 10 mg interacts with the following medicine:
- Alprazolam
- Codeine
This medicine is also reported to have
interaction with disease conditions of:
- Liver
- Kidney
Warning And Precaution?
- Alerid 10 mg is contraindicated in conditions like:
- Hypersensitivity
- Intake with Alcohol
- Kidney and liver Disease
- Always consult your doctor to get best possible treatment
Things To Remember
- Keep out of reach of children