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Alocet M is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. The alternative uses of Alocet M have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Alocet 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Alocet M also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Stomach ache, Joint pain. Normally, these side effects of Alocet M are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Alocet M has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Alocet M's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Alocet M related warnings section.
Alocet M can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Alocet M in conditions like Liver Disease.
Drug reaction of Alocet M with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Alocet M, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Alocet 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 Alocet M safe for pregnant women?
Alocet 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 Alocet M safe during breastfeeding?
Alocet M may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Alocet M on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Alocet M on kidneys.
What is the effect of Alocet M on the Liver?
Side effects of Alocet M on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Alocet M on the Heart?
Information about safety of Alocet M for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
Alocet 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 Alocet M unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alocet M habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Alocet M.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Alocet M as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Alocet M only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Alocet M in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Alocet M
There is no information on the effects of taking Alocet M with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alocet M
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Alocet M with alcohol will be.
Yes, Alocet M can be taken with montelukast. As per clinical studies, no harmful interaction has been reported after taking them. However, do not take it without doctors advise. A fixed-dose combination of [Medicinie] and montelukast is available in the market which is used in the treatment of respiratory tract inflammation.
Although, Alocet 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.
Alocet 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, Alocet 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.
Alocet M is a prescription drug so do not take it without a consulting doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
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