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Allercet M, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet, Syrup. Allercet M also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Allercet M 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Allercet M include Headache, Stomach ache, Joint pain. Such side effects of Allercet M normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Allercet M is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Allercet M has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Allercet M related warnings section.
Allercet M is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects.
Additionally, Allercet M may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Allercet M is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Allercet 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 Allercet M safe for pregnant women?
Allercet- M should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Allercet M safe during breastfeeding?
Allercet- M should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Allercet M on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Allercet- M on kidneys.
What is the effect of Allercet M on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Allercet- M on the liver, information on safety of Allercet- M for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Allercet M on the Heart?
Information about safety of Allercet- M for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
Allercet 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 Allercet M unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Allercet M habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Allercet M has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Allercet M. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Allercet M should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Allercet M cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Allercet M
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Allercet M together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Allercet M
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Allercet M with alcohol will be.
No, taking Allercet- M 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 Allercet- M.
Absorption of Allercet- M 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.
Take Allercet- M as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Although, Allercet- M is classified as a non-drowsy antihistamine, but it can still cause drowsiness in some people. If you are taking this drug and feeling drowsy, then you are recommended not to drive or use heavy machinery. Please consult your doctor if you experience any unwanted effects.
No, Allercet- M 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
5 Years of Experience
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