Alervas LS Oral Drops

Alervas LS Oral Drops is a combination medicine used in the treatment of asthma. It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe. It also thins and loosens mucus in the nose, windpipe and making it easier to cough out.

Alervas LS Oral Drops is taken 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 blurred vision, Eee disorder, Ddy eye, abnormal sensation in eyes, and taste change. 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.

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.

Asthma

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Alervas LS Oral Drops may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Alervas LS Oral Drops is a combination of four medicines. Levosalbutamol is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens airways. This makes breathing easier. Ambroxol is a mucolytic medication. It thins and loosens mucus (phlegm) in the nose, windpipe and lungs making it easier to cough out and breathing. Guaifenesin is an expectorant which decreases the stickiness of mucus (phlegm) and further helps in its removal from the airways. Menthol is an extract from peppermint that produces a sensation of coolness and relieves minor throat irritation.

Q: What if you forget to take this medicine?
A:

You have been prescribed Alervas LS Oral Drops for the treatment of asthma.

It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Always keep a fast-acting (rescue) inhaler with you.

If at any time your breathing gets worse, please contact your doctor or nurse for advice straightaway.

Inform your doctor if you have heart problems, high blood pressure or diabetes.

If you are due to have an operation or any dental treatment, tell the person carrying out the treatment which medicines you are taking, as some anesthetics can interfere with Alervas LS Oral Drops.

Do not smoke. Smoking causes irritation and damage to the lungs and will make your condition worse.

Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can review your condition on a regular basis.

In Asthma

Asthma is a condition in which your airways become narrow and as a result, breathing becomes difficult. Alervas LS Oral Drops helps in easy breathing by widening your airways. It also gives relief from symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing. Regular exercise and yoga can help improve the symptoms of asthma in the long term, in addition to improving overall health.

Sleepiness

Dizziness

Lightheadedness

Headache

Dryness in mouth

Nausea

Vomiting

Constipation

Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alervas LS Oral Drops. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Alervas LS Oral Drops during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Alervas LS Oral Drops during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Alervas LS Oral Drops alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Alervas LS Oral Drops in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Alervas LS Oral Drops in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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