Alego: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Alego Information

Alego is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Allergy, Urticaria Pigmentosa, Common Cold. The alternative uses of Alego have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Alego depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

While these are the most often observed Alego side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Alego 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.

Alego's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Mild while nursing. It is important to know if Alego has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Alego related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Alego have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Alego have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Alego is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Alego Benefits & Uses
Alego Dosage & How to Take
Alego Side Effects
Alego Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Alego with Other Drugs
Alego Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Alego
Alego Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Alego Benefits & Uses

Alego is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Hives
Phlegm (Read More - Home remedies for mucus)
Runny Nose
Itching
Allergic Rhinitis (Read More - Home Remedies for Allergic Rhinitis)

Alego Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Allergy Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Allergy Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Allergy Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Alego Related Warnings

Is the use of Alego safe for pregnant women?

Alego is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Alego safe during breastfeeding?

Alego may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Alego on the Kidneys?

Alego may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Alego on the Liver?

Alego may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Alego on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Alego for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Alego with Other Drugs

Alego should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Caffeine

Codeine

Pentazocine

Aripiprazole

Mild

Pseudoephedrine

Alego Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alego unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Alego

Is this Alego habit forming or addictive?

Alego is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Alego you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Alego should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Alego is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Alego Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Alego

Taking Alego with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Alego

Taking Alego with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Alego

Question over 5 years ago

Does Alego cause stomach upset?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Alego With Paracetamol?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Alego can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any unpleasant effects then consult your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

When to take Alego?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , General Physician

Absorption of Alego is not affected by food and hence can be taken with or without food. Preferably it should be taken in the evening. However, you are recommended to take it as per the doctor's instructions.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Alego a pain-killer?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Alego is not a pain-killer. It belongs to the class of drug called antihistamine. Which can help in relieving symptoms of allergies, runny nose, sneezing, and red-watery itchy eyes.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Alego without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Alego 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.