Alger 5mg Syrup

Making informed decisions about your health is essential. This page offers a detailed look at Alger 5mg Syrup, providing you with the facts about its therapeutic uses, recommended dosage, potential side effects, drug interactions, and other vital information. Use this knowledge to have meaningful conversations with your healthcare provider about Alger 5mg Syrup and your treatment options.

MRP: ₹ 34
Packing: 60.0 ml in 1 bottle
Salt Combination: Cetirizine (5mg)
Brand: Pentamark Organics
Uses: Allergic conditions,Nasal allergy symptoms,Allergic skin conditions,Allergic eye disease,Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies

Description

Alger 5mg Syrup belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines
It is used to treat various allergic conditions such as hay fever, conjunctivitis and some skin reactions, and reactions to bites and stings
It relieves watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching
Alger 5mg Syrup can be taken with or without food
The dose required for you may vary depending on what you are taking it for
This medicine is usually taken in the evening but follow the advice of your doctor on how to take it
You may need this medicine only on days you have symptoms, but if you are taking it to prevent symptoms you should take it regularly
If you miss doses or stop taking it earlier than advised, your symptoms may come back.
This medicine is generally very safe
The most common side effects include feeling sleepiness, dizziness, tiredness, and sore throat
These are usually mild and go away after a couple of days as your body adjusts
Consult your doctor if any of the side effects persist or worry you
You should avoid alcohol while taking this medicine.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have any kidney problems or epilepsy
Your dose may need to be modified or this medicine may not be suitable
Some other medicines can interact with this medicine so let your healthcare team know what else you are taking
You should also talk to your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, although it is not thought to be harmful.

Cautions

Liver:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Alger 5mg Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Alger 5mg Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Alger 5mg Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alger 5mg Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^However, it is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. It may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end-stage kidney disease.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Alger 5mg Syrup may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Information regarding the use of Alger 5mg Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.^Larger doses or prolonged use of Alger 5mg Syrup may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Information regarding the use of Alger 5mg Syrup during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: Alger 5mg Syrup may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Drug Action:	Second-Generation H1 Antihistamines
Therapeutic class:	RESPIRATORY
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Phenylmethyl Piperazinyl Derivative

Uses of Alger 5mg Syrup

Allergic conditions Nasal allergy symptoms Allergic skin conditions Allergic eye disease Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Alger 5mg 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.

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