Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet

Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are nausea, dryness in mouth, headache, allergic reaction, nervousness, insomnia, restlessness, and weakness. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.

Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Common cold symptoms

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. Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Paracetamol, Pseudoephedrine and Levocetirizine, which relieves common cold symptoms. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). It blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose. Levocetirizine is an antiallergic which blocks histamine (a chemical messenger) to relieve allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing.

If you miss a dose of Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet, 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.

Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet is prescribed to get relief from symptoms of common cold.

Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.

Call your doctor if your symptoms have not improved within seven days of treatment.

Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications for cold.

Along with taking Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet do the following simple tips at home to get relief:Steam inhalation.Gargling with warm saltwater.Apply vapor rubs on chest, back if needed. Take enough rest.Take warm food and fluid only. Ensure adequate fluid intake.Advise hygiene measures to reduce spread: frequent hand-washing, avoiding sharing towels, pillowcases, etc.

Steam inhalation.

Gargling with warm saltwater.

Apply vapor rubs on chest, back if needed. Take enough rest.

Take warm food and fluid only. Ensure adequate fluid intake.

Advise hygiene measures to reduce spread: frequent hand-washing, avoiding sharing towels, pillowcases, etc.

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In Common cold symptoms

Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet effectively relieves symptoms of common cold such as runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. It clears a blocked nose. This reduces congestion and helps in easy breathing. Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet also reduces fever and ease general body aches that sometimes accompany a cold. This medicine usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Along with medications, drink enough luke warm water and gargle with warm salt water to feel better.

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

Sleepiness

Weakness

Restlessness

Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

Nervousness

Allergic reaction

Dizziness

Headache

Dryness in mouth

Nausea

Alcohol:UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet.

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet 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 more prolonged use of Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet may cause drowsiness and other effects in the baby or decrease the milk supply

Driving:UNSAFE

Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney:CAUTION

Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver:CAUTION

Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, the use of Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

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