Allergid Tablet 10mg

About Allergid Tablet 10mg

Uses

• Allergid Tablet 10mg treats seasonal and year round allergic rhinitis, including sneezing, a runny or blocked nose and itchy, watery eyes.
• It relieves itching and swelling caused by chronic hives, known medically as urticaria.
• It is also used for general allergic reactions such as itchy skin or mild allergic rash.

Benefits

• Provides relief from allergy symptoms within about an hour of taking a dose.
• Once daily dosing suits patients who want a simple routine.
• Causes less drowsiness than older, first generation antihistamines for most people.

What Experts Say

Cetirizine is a second generation antihistamine that blocks histamine, the chemical the body releases during an allergic reaction that causes sneezing, itching and a runny nose. Compared with older antihistamines, it crosses into the brain less easily, which is why doctors consider it less likely to cause heavy drowsiness at the standard dose.

Doctors usually advise taking this tablet once daily, and some patients prefer an evening dose if they notice mild drowsiness during the day. It can be taken with or without food, and effects on sneezing and itching are often noticeable within an hour, though full relief may take a day or two of regular use.

Patients with reduced kidney function or older adults may need a lower dose, since the drug is cleared mainly through the kidneys. Doctors also caution against combining this tablet with alcohol or other sedating medicines, and advise against doubling a missed dose, since this does not speed up relief.

Drug Class

• Second generation antihistamine.
• Blocks the H1 histamine receptor.
• Used to manage allergic conditions rather than infections.

Allergid Tablet 10mg formula

• Cetirizine

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Allergid Tablet 10mg?

• Take one tablet by mouth once daily.
• Swallow with a glass of water, with or without food.
• Take in the evening if it causes mild drowsiness during the day.
• Do not take more than the dose printed on the pack in a 24 hour period.

Drug Interactions

• Alcohol and sedatives: Combined use can increase drowsiness.
• Theophylline: May slightly reduce clearance of cetirizine.
• Ritonavir: May increase cetirizine levels in the blood.

Risks and warnings

• Drowsiness: Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how this tablet affects you.
• Kidney impairment: A lower dose may be needed, so check with a doctor.
• Alcohol: Avoid combining with alcohol, as it can increase drowsiness.

Allergid Tablet 10mg Side Effects

• Drowsiness
• Dry mouth
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Sore throat
• Dizziness

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius in a dry place.
• Protect from direct sunlight.
• Keep out of reach of children.