Aldryl Soft Gelatin Capsule
Aldryl Soft Gelatin Capsule is best taken before a meal or at bedtime. Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Take it for as long as it is prescribed for you. In case, you have missed any doses, take the next dose as soon as you remember it. However, you should never take a double dose.
Aldryl Soft Gelatin Capsule
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Aldryl Soft Gelatin Capsule is an antihistaminic medicine. It is used to treat symptoms of nasal allergy such as sneezing, runny nose, itching, and watery eyes. It may also be used to treat insomnia and motion sickness.
Aldryl Soft Gelatin Capsule is best taken before a meal or at bedtime. Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Take it for as long as it is prescribed for you. In case, you have missed any doses, take the next dose as soon as you remember it. However, you should never take a double dose.
Dizziness and drowsiness are the most common side effect of this medicine. Avoid driving or attention-seeking activities while on treatment with this medicine. In some cases, it may cause also dryness of mouth. To prevent dry mouth, drink more water and maintain good oral hygiene.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have glaucoma or have any gastro-related issues or have asthma. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Generally, it is advised to avoid alcohol while on treatment.
03Uses
Treatment of Nasal allergy symptoms
Treatment and prevention of Motion sickness
Treatment of Insomnia
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Aldryl Soft Gelatin Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Aldryl Soft Gelatin Capsule is an antihistaminic medication. It blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, congestion, itching, and other allergic reactions.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Aldryl Soft Gelatin Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Treatment of Nasal allergy symptoms
Aldryl Soft Gelatin Capsule provides relief from symptoms such as blocked or runny nose, sneezing and itchy or watery eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. It rarely has any serious side effects and you may only need to take it on days you have symptoms. Moreover, Aldryl Soft Gelatin Capsule may make you feel less sleepy as compared to other antihistamine medicines. If you are taking it to prevent getting symptoms you should use it regularly to get the most benefit.
In Treatment and prevention of Motion sickness
Motion sickness is a condition caused due to motion during travel. You may experience spinning sensation (vertigo), nausea or vomiting as a result of this condition. Aldryl Soft Gelatin Capsule helps treat these symptoms effectively. Take it as prescribed by the doctor to get maximum benefit.
In Treatment of Insomnia
Aldryl Soft Gelatin Capsule helps treat insomnia (difficulty falling or staying asleep) in people who have problems related to their sleeping habits. Insomnia may cause you to wake up earlier than usual and you may find it difficult to go back to sleep. Aldryl Soft Gelatin Capsule works by slowing activity in the brain to allow sleep. This helps you relax and feel more energetic. It also helps you concentrate better and improves your quality of life.show moreshow less
08Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Dryness in mouth
Drowsiness
Dizziness
09Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
Aldryl Soft Gelatin Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aldryl Soft Gelatin Capsule is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aldryl Soft Gelatin Capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.Larger doses or prolonged use of Aldryl Soft Gelatin Capsule may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
Driving:UNSAFE
Aldryl Soft Gelatin Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aldryl Soft Gelatin Capsule is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Aldryl Soft Gelatin Capsule is recommended.However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Aldryl Soft Gelatin Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Aldryl Soft Gelatin Capsule, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
References
Sources and references
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Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 414-46.
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