Glorikast-AL Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Osiante Biotech |
Active Ingredient | Ambroxol (75mg) + Levocetirizine (5mg) + Montelukast (10mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
User Rating | 4.5 |
User Reviews | 730 |
FAQ
Glorikast-AL Tablet Reviews
Glorikast-AL may be 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 nausea, stomach upset, dryness in mouth, flu-like symptoms, fatigue, dizziness, and headache. 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 also 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 it, 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.
How Glorikast-AL Tablet Works
How to Use Glorikast-AL Tablet
Benefits of Glorikast-AL Tablet
- In Treatment of Respiratory tract disorders associated with viscid mucus: Glorikast-AL helps loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes it easier for the air to move in and out. This medicine relieves symptoms, such as tightness in chest, shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing, and helps you carry out daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by the doctor, and do not stop using it unless you are advised otherwise. Taking this medicine enables one to live their life more freely without worrying so much about the things that set off your symptoms.
Uses of Glorikast-AL Tablet
- Treatment of Respiratory tract disorders associated with viscid mucus
Glorikast-AL Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Your doctor may take regular blood test to monitor the level of drug in your body.
- It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
- Take it at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food.
- Do not take it with any fruit juices (such as apple, orange, or grapefruit) as they might make the drug less effective.
- Notify your doctor if you smoke or have an viral infection. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
- Avoid using antacids within 30 minutes of taking this medicine. It can make it harder for your body to absorb this medication.
- Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
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- ScienceDirect. Ambroxol.