Allenil 5mg Tablet
Allenil 5mg Tablet should be taken with or without food. The dose may vary depending on what you are taking it for. Take it as it has been prescribed by your doctor. You may need this medicine only on days you have symptoms, or you may need to take it every day to prevent symptoms from happening. If you stop taking it earlier than advised, your symptoms may come back. This medicine is generally very safe.
Allenil 5mg Tablet
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Allenil 5mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used in the treatment of various allergic conditions. It relieves symptoms like itching, swelling, and rashes.
Allenil 5mg Tablet should be taken with or without food. The dose may vary depending on what you are taking it for. Take it as it has been prescribed by your doctor. You may need this medicine only on days you have symptoms, or you may need to take it every day to prevent symptoms from happening. If you stop taking it earlier than advised, your symptoms may come back. This medicine is generally very safe.
It is generally a safe medicine with little or no side effects. However, it may cause dry mouth, weakness, or sleepiness in some people. Consult your doctor if you experience any of it that persists or gets worse. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any problems with your liver or kidneys or with your heart.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine.
03Uses
Treatment of Allergic conditions
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. Allenil 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Allenil 5mg Tablet is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Allenil 5mg 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.
07Benefits
In Treatment of Allergic conditions
Allenil 5mg Tablet 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 can also give relief from allergic reactions after insect bites and symptoms of hives and eczema such as rash, swelling, itching, and irritation. This will improve the appearance of your skin and you may find that your mood and self-confidence improve as well. It rarely has any serious side effects and you may only need to take it on days you have symptoms. Moreover, Allenil 5mg Tablet 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.
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
Weakness
Sleepiness
09Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
Allenil 5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Allenil 5mg Tablet 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
Allenil 5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Allenil 5mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Allenil 5mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Allenil 5mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Allenil 5mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Allenil 5mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Your doctor has prescribed Allenil 5mg Tablet to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes.
As compared to other similar medications, it is much less likely to make you feel sleepy.
Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication as it may cause increased sleepiness.
Stop taking Allenil 5mg Tablet at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
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