Foristal Tablet Information

Foristal Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Allergy. Secondary and off-label uses of Foristal Tablet have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Foristal Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Foristal Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Drowsiness, Headache. While these are the most often observed Foristal Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Foristal Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Foristal Tablet's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Foristal Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

The section on Foristal Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Foristal Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Foristal Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

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

Foristal Tablet Benefits & Uses

Foristal Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Allergy (Read More - Simple and Effective Home Remedies for Allergy Relief)

Other Benefits

Angioedema
Dermatitis
Allergic Rhinitis (Read More - Home Remedies for Allergic Rhinitis)

Foristal Tablet 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: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Allergy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Allergy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Allergy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose for 6 - 12 years old

Foristal Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Foristal Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Foristal during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

Unknown
Is the use of Foristal Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Foristal for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Foristal Tablet on the Kidneys?

There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Foristal. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Foristal Tablet on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Foristal on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Foristal Tablet on the Heart?

Foristal may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Foristal Tablet with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Alcohol

Alprazolam

Amoxapine

Imipramine

Foristal Tablet Contraindications

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

Glaucoma
Gastritis
Asthma
Conversion Disorder
Enlarged Prostate

Frequently asked Questions about Foristal Tablet

Is this Foristal Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Foristal Tablet has not been reported.

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

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Foristal Tablet since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Foristal Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Foristal Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Foristal Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Foristal Tablet

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Foristal Tablet and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Foristal Tablet

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Foristal Tablet with alcohol will be.

Unknown