L Alerid D Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Cipla Ltd
Active Ingredient	Levocetirizine (5mg) + Pseudoephedrine (180mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	RESPIRATORY
User Rating	4.9
User Reviews	499

FAQ

What if you forget to take L Alerid D?

If you miss a dose of L Alerid D, 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.

L Alerid D Tablet Reviews

L Alerid D is a combination medicine used in the treatment of allergy symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, throat irritation, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness in the nose.

L Alerid D is 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 headache, dryness in mouth, nausea, vomiting, restlessness, and tiredness. 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. It can 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.

Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

How L Alerid D Tablet Works

L Alerid D is a combination of two medicines: Levocetirizine and Pseudoephedrine, which relieves sneezing and runny nose caused due to allergies.

How to Use L Alerid D Tablet

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. L Alerid D may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of L Alerid D Tablet

In Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies: L Alerid D is used to treat an itchy, stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, or other symptoms caused by seasonal hay fever (allergic rhinitis). It works by reducing certain substances in the body called histamines that are responsible for the allergic symptoms. It also reduces swelling inside the nose and thus decreases symptoms such as stuffy nose. This helps in easy breathing and makes you feel better. Drink plenty of liquids, including chicken soup. It can make you feel better.

Uses of L Alerid D Tablet

Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies

L Alerid D Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

L Alerid D is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

L Alerid D may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Liver ^CAUTION

L Alerid D should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of L Alerid D may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^CAUTION

L Alerid D should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of L Alerid D may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of L Alerid D is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of L Alerid D during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^UNSAFE

L Alerid D may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Quick Tips

If you drink alcohol while you are taking L Alerid D, be aware of its effects on you and do not drink more than moderate amounts.
Keep sipping water or try chewing sugar-free gum to get relief from dryness in the mouth.
Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications, e.g., anti-depressants.
You have been prescribed L Alerid D for the treatment of allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, etc.
Stop taking L Alerid D at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.