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Alkem Cold is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Suspension,Tablet. Alkem Cold also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Alkem Cold. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Alkem Cold side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Alkem Cold are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Alkem Cold's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Mild while nursing. Warnings related to Alkem Cold's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Alkem Cold can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Alkem Cold in conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Drug Allergies. The section on Alkem Cold contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Alkem Cold 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 Alkem Cold is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Alkem Cold is used to treat the following -
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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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Alkem Cold is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Alkem Cold safe for pregnant women?
Alkem Cold can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Alkem Cold right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Alkem Cold safe during breastfeeding?
Alkem Cold may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Alkem Cold on the Kidneys?
Alkem Cold rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Alkem Cold on the Liver?
Alkem Cold is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Alkem Cold on the Heart?
Alkem Cold may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Alkem Cold should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alkem Cold unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alkem Cold habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Alkem Cold is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Alkem Cold
It is safe to take Alkem Cold with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alkem Cold
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Alkem Cold and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Alkem Cold can be taken with phenylephrine. No harmful drug interactions have been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort or unpleasant effects after taking this drug to inform your doctor immediately.
Alkem Cold 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.
Alkem Cold 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.
No, Alkem Cold is not a decongestant. It is an antihistamine, used to relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Yes, Alkem Cold is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, very few side effects are observed such as drowsiness, diarrhea, constipation, weakness, and tiredness.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience