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Alerkim Forte Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Allergy, Asthma, Cancer: causes, symptoms, treatment, medicines, prevention and medicines are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Alerkim Forte Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Alerkim Forte Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Alerkim Forte Tablet are Skin Rash. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Alerkim Forte Tablet as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Alerkim Forte Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Alerkim Forte Tablet has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Alerkim Forte Tablet related warnings talks about Alerkim Forte Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Alerkim Forte Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Alerkim Forte Tablet in conditions like Liver Disease, Scleroderma, Tuberculosis (TB). Other contraindications of Alerkim Forte Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Alerkim Forte Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Alerkim Forte Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Alerkim Forte Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Alerkim Forte Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Alerkim. It is best to stop taking Alerkim immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Alerkim Forte Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Alerkim is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Alerkim Forte Tablet on the Kidneys?
Alerkim may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Alerkim Forte Tablet on the Liver?
Alerkim is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Alerkim Forte Tablet on the Heart?
Side effects of Alerkim rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alerkim Forte Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alerkim Forte Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Alerkim Forte Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Alerkim Forte Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Alerkim Forte Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Alerkim Forte Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Alerkim Forte Tablet
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Alerkim Forte Tablet, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alerkim Forte Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Alerkim Forte Tablet with alcohol will be.
Take Alerkim as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Yes, Alerkim is used in the treatment of gastritis. It is presumed that Alerkim works in gastritis by suppressing the immune response which causes inflammation and additionally relieving the symptoms of gastritis such as stomach pain, stomach inflammation, and acid reflux.
Yes, long-term use of Alerkim may cause low potassium level in your body by increasing the excretion of potassium in the urine. This can result in symptoms such as muscle cramps, weakness, tiredness, and an irregular heartbeat.
Alerkim is not a pain-killer. It belongs to the class of drug called steroids, which helps in relieving the symptoms of allergies and inflammation.
Alerkim if taken in tablet form might cause hiccups, but it has been mainly associated with patients who received chemotherapy.
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