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Alerdain M is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. The alternative uses of Alerdain M have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Alerdain M. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Alerdain M also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Stomach ache, Joint pain. Usually, these side effects of Alerdain M go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Alerdain M has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Alerdain M's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Alerdain M since this can cause severe adverse effects.
Drug reaction of Alerdain M with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Alerdain M, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Alerdain M 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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Alerdain M safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Alerdain M. If you are pregnant, do not take Alerdain M without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Alerdain M safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Alerdain M may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Alerdain M should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Alerdain M on the Kidneys?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Alerdain M on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Alerdain M will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Alerdain M on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Alerdain M on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Alerdain M on the Heart?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Alerdain M on the heart, information on safety of Alerdain M for the heart is unavailable.
Alerdain M should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alerdain M unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alerdain M habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Alerdain M.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Alerdain M can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Alerdain M only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Alerdain M cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Alerdain M
There is no information on the effects of taking Alerdain M with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alerdain M
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Alerdain M and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Alerdain M can be taken for relieving symptoms of a cold. However, it is best to consult your doctor for the right line of treatment for the cold.
No, taking Alerdain M does not cause high blood pressure. However, if you are experiencing fluctuations in blood pressure while taking this drug. Do not delay, inform your doctor immediately.
Discontinuation of Alerdain M on your own can cause unwanted side effects and withdrawal symptoms. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Alerdain M is the brand name of levocetirizine. 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.
Yes, Alerdain M can be taken with ambroxol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported after taking this drug. However, if you feel any discomfort or unpleasant effects after taking this drug please consult your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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