Alernyl is a prescription drug, available for use as Syrup. Secondary and off-label uses of Alernyl have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Alernyl. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Alernyl can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Alernyl go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Alernyl's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Alernyl related warnings talks about Alernyl's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Alernyl have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Alernyl may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Alernyl is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Alernyl is used to treat the following -
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 |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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Is the use of Alernyl safe for pregnant women?
Alernyl can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Alernyl safe during breastfeeding?
Alernyl may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Alernyl on the Kidneys?
Alernyl can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Alernyl on the Liver?
Alernyl has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Alernyl on the Heart?
Alernyl is rarely harmful for the heart.
Alernyl should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alernyl unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alernyl habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Alernyl can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.
Interaction between Food and Alernyl
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Alernyl, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alernyl
Consumption of alcohol and Alernyl together may have severe effects on your health.
Although, Alernyl is classified as a non-drowsy antihistamine, but it can still cause drowsiness in some people. If you are taking this drug and feeling drowsy, then you are recommended not to drive or use heavy machinery. Please consult your doctor if you experience any unwanted side- effects.
Alernyl is not a pain-killer. It belongs to the class of drug called antihistamine. Which can help in relieving symptoms of allergies, runny nose, sneezing, and red-watery itchy eyes.
Yes, Alernyl is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, very few side effects are observed such as drowsiness, diarrhea, constipation, weakness, and tiredness.
No, taking Alernyl does not cause weight gain. However, long-term usage of this drug may rarely cause some weight gain. You are recommended to inform your doctor if you are experiencing any weight gain while consuming Alernyl.
Yes, Alernyl can be taken with ambroxol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported after taking this drug. However, if you feel any discomfort or unpleasant effects after taking this drug please consult your doctor.
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