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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?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Alerkim. It is best to stop taking Alerkim immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Alerkim safe during breastfeeding?
Alerkim is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Alerkim on the Kidneys?
Alerkim may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Alerkim on the Liver?
Alerkim is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Alerkim on the Heart?
Side effects of Alerkim rarely affect 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?
No, there is no any evidence that Alerkim is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Alerkim will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Alerkim only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Alerkim for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Alerkim
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Alerkim, due to a lack of research on this.
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.
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References
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