Aller B 0.5mg Tablet
Aller B 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. It should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not stop taking the medicine even if you feel better unless the doctor tells you so.
Aller B 0.5mg Tablet
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Aller B 0.5mg Tablet is a steroid. It is used in the treatment of inflammation, severe allergies, and flare-ups of ongoing illnesses. It is also used to treat many other medical problems that require either reduction of inflammation or suppression of the immune system.
Aller B 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. It should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not stop taking the medicine even if you feel better unless the doctor tells you so.
Using the medicine may cause few common side effects such as a reduction in bone density and an upset stomach. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects bother you. If this medicine is used for a long time, you may have to get regular tests to check your bone density.
Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to any medicine or have liver problems. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult with their doctors before using the 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. Aller B 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Avoid Aller B 0.5mg Tablet with dietary sodium.
05How It Works
Aller B 0.5mg Tablet is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Aller B 0.5mg 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
Aller B 0.5mg Tablet is used to treat many different inflammatories and allergic conditions including arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, and conditions that affect the skin, blood, eyes, lungs, stomach, and nervous system. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions and prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It helps relieve symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching, and other allergic-type reactions. If you are not sure why you are being given this medicine, ask your doctor.This medicine is given orally (by mouth). You should always take it as it has been prescribed for you. Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice. This can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Because this medicine weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.
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
Upset stomach
Reduction in bone density
09Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Aller B 0.5mg Tablet.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Aller B 0.5mg Tablet 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
Aller B 0.5mg 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:SAFE
Aller B 0.5mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aller B 0.5mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Aller B 0.5mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of kidney function test may be advised while you are taking this medicine.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Aller B 0.5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Aller B 0.5mg Tablet can be taken with or without food, but try to have it at same time every day.
Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
Aller B 0.5mg Tablet can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Notify your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat.
Do not stop taking Aller B 0.5mg Tablet suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.
References
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