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Alerkim is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet, Drops. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Allergy, Asthma, Cancer: causes, symptoms, treatment, medicines, prevention and medicines. Other than this, Alerkim has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Alerkim depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Alerkim include Skin Rash. Some other side effects of Alerkim have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Alerkim are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Alerkim's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. In addition, Alerkim's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Alerkim related warnings section.
Alerkim is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Scleroderma, Tuberculosis (TB) are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Alerkim contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Alerkim with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Alerkim is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Alerkim is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Alerkim is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Alerkim safe for pregnant women?
Alerkim may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Alerkim again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Alerkim safe during breastfeeding?
Alerkim does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Alerkim on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Alerkim on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Alerkim on the Liver?
Side effects of Alerkim rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Alerkim on the Heart?
Alerkim is rarely harmful for the heart.
Alerkim should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alerkim unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alerkim habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Alerkim has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Alerkim does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Alerkim only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Alerkim is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Alerkim
There is no information on the effects of taking Alerkim with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alerkim
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Alerkim with alcohol will be.
Take Alerkim as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Yes, Alerkim is used in the treatment of gastritis. It is presumed that Alerkim works in gastritis by suppressing the immune response which causes inflammation and additionally relieving the symptoms of gastritis such as stomach pain, stomach inflammation, and acid reflux.
Yes, long-term use of Alerkim may cause low potassium level in your body by increasing the excretion of potassium in the urine. This can result in symptoms such as muscle cramps, weakness, tiredness, and an irregular heartbeat.
Alerkim is not a pain-killer. It belongs to the class of drug called steroids, which helps in relieving the symptoms of allergies and inflammation.
Alerkim if taken in tablet form might cause hiccups, but it has been mainly associated with patients who received chemotherapy.
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