Alernyl 5 mg/10 mg Syrup

Alernyl 5 mg/10 mg Syrup 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 stomach upset, dryness in mouth, and fatigue. 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 may cause dizziness and 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 you start taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Dry cough

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Alernyl 5 mg/10 mg Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Alernyl 5 mg/10 mg Syrup is a combination of two medicines: Cetirizine and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide. Cetirizine is an antiallergic which reduces cough associated with allergies by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger, histamine. Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is a cough suppressant that relieves cough by reducing the activity of cough centre in the brain.

If you miss a dose of Alernyl 5 mg/10 mg Syrup, 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.

Alernyl 5 mg/10 mg Syrup is prescribed to get relief from a dry cough.

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

Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers or asthma.

Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications, e.g., anti-depressants.

Consult your doctor if you do not see any improvement and have cough for more than 7 days.

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In Dry cough

A dry cough is a cough where no phlegm or mucus is produced. It may cause a tickling sensation or itching in the throat and may be due to cold, flu, allergies or throat irritants. Alernyl 5 mg/10 mg Syrup suppresses severe dry cough and gives you relief from an itchy throat. Apart from this, it also reduces symptoms of allergy like watery eyes, sneezing and runny nose. Along with taking Alernyl 5 mg/10 mg Syrup, gargling with warm salt water and having ginger or honey can help you manage dry cough.

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

Dizziness

Fatigue

Dryness in mouth

Upset stomach

Alcohol:CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Alernyl 5 mg/10 mg Syrup. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Alernyl 5 mg/10 mg Syrup may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Alernyl 5 mg/10 mg Syrup is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving:UNSAFE

Alernyl 5 mg/10 mg Syrup may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Alernyl 5 mg/10 mg Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Alernyl 5 mg/10 mg Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver:UNSAFE

Alernyl 5 mg/10 mg Syrup is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

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