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Allerdest is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Allergy, Allergic Rhinitis, Common Cold are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Allerdest have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Allerdest depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Allerdest have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Allerdest normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Allerdest's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Allerdest related warnings talks about Allerdest's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Allerdest have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Allerdest may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Allerdest, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Allerdest 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Allerdest is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Allerdest safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Allerdest without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Allerdest safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Allerdest for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Allerdest on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Allerdest on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Allerdest on the Liver?
Allerdest is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Allerdest on the Heart?
Allerdest is completely safe for the heart.
Allerdest should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Allerdest unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Allerdest habit forming or addictive?
Allerdest is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Allerdest, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Allerdest can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Allerdest should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Allerdest is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Allerdest
You can take Allerdest with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Allerdest
Taking Allerdest with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
There is no fixed rule to take this Medicine], this drug can be taken at any time of the day as per doctor's instructions. However, taking it in the evening is more advisable because this drug can cause sleepiness and drowsiness. Activities such as driving and operating heavy machinery should be avoided after taking this Allerdest to prevent accidents and injuries.
No, Allerdest is not a decongestant. It is an antihistamine, used to relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Yes, Allerdest can be taken with phenylephrine. No harmful drug interactions have been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort or unpleasant effects after taking this drug to inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Allerdest can be taken for relieving symptoms of a cold. However, it is best to consult your doctor for the right line of treatment for the cold.
Allerdest works by blocking the action of histamine which is responsible for allergies in our body. This helps to relieve symptoms of allergies, such as a runny nose, sneezing, and redness, watery, itchy eyes. This drug also helps to relieve itching caused due to urticaria (hives).
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Xyzal® (levocetirizine dihydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 164,167