Alerid Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Allergy, Urticaria Pigmentosa, Common Cold. Secondary and off-label uses of Alerid Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Alerid Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Alerid Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Alerid Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Alerid Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Alerid Tablet related warnings talks about Alerid Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Alerid Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Alerid Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Alerid Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Alerid Tablet is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Alerid Tablet is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Alerid Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Alerid is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Alerid Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Alerid on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Alerid Tablet on the Kidneys?
Alerid has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Alerid Tablet on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Alerid on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Alerid Tablet on the Heart?
Using Alerid does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Alerid Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alerid Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alerid Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Alerid Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Alerid Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Alerid Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Alerid Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Alerid Tablet
It is safe to take Alerid Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alerid Tablet
Consumption of alcohol and Alerid Tablet together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, Alerid is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, very few side effects are observed such as drowsiness, diarrhea, constipation, weakness, and tiredness.
Alerid is a brand name of Cetirizine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called antihistamine (H1 receptor blocker). It is used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing and other types of allergies.
Alerid is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
No, taking Alerid does not cause weight gain. However, long-term usage of this drug may rarely cause some weight gain. You are recommended to inform your doctor if you are experiencing any weight gain while consuming Alerid.
No, Alerid is not a decongestant. It is an antihistamine, used to relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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