In Treatment of Allergic conditions Alerkim Oral Drops is used to treat many different inflammatories and allergic conditions including arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, and conditions that affect the skin, blood, eyes, lungs, stomach, and nervous system. It works by lowering your immune system?s response to these conditions and prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It helps relieve symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching, and other allergic-type reactions. If you are not sure why you are being given this medicine, ask your doctor.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>This medicine is given orally (by mouth). You should always take it as it has been prescribed for you. Do not stop taking it without your doctor?s advice. This can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Because this medicine weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Alerkim Oral Drops may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Avoid Alerkim Oral Drops with dietary sodium.
- Alcohol : UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Alerkim Oral Drops. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alerkim Oral Drops may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Alerkim Oral Drops is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. | - Driving : SAFE
Alerkim Oral Drops does not usually affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Alerkim Oral Drops is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Alerkim Oral Drops may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of kidney function test may be advised while you are taking this medicine. | - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Alerkim Oral Drops in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose of Alerkim Oral Drops, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\t\t
How does Alerkim Oral Drops work?::: Alerkim Oral Drops works by decreasing the inflammation caused by allergies. It reduces inflammation by blocking the release of certain natural substances that cause allergic symptoms such as swelling, redness, and pain.| Is Alerkim Oral Drops safe to use?::: Alerkim Oral Drops is safe to use when used for an indication in a dose as advised by your doctor. You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to Alerkim Oral Drops or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Furthermore, you should not take Alerkim Oral Drops if you have an infection and have not yet started medicine (e.g. antibiotics) to treat it.| Does Alerkim Oral Drops cause hair loss?::: No, Alerkim Oral Drops is not known to cause hair loss. In fact, it may cause an increase in body hair growth (especially in females) when used for a long-term duration. Talk to your doctor if you get excessive hair growth on your body while taking Alerkim Oral Drops.| Does Alerkim Oral Drops cause weight gain?::: Yes, Alerkim Oral Drops may cause weight gain, especially when taken at high doses and used for a long time or repeated short courses. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Alerkim Oral Drops.| Is Alerkim Oral Drops over the counter medicine?::: No, Alerkim Oral Drops is not an over-the-counter (OTC) medicine. It is available only when prescribed by a doctor.| Is Alerkim Oral Drops a steroid?::: Yes, Alerkim Oral Drops belongs to a group of medicines called steroids also known as corticosteroids. Corticosteroids occur naturally in the body and help to maintain health and well-being. Alerkim Oral Drops increases the levels of corticosteroids in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat, and swelling). Many different conditions such as asthma, severe allergic reactions, rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune diseases, etc can be improved by the use of Alerkim Oral Drops, as they reduce inflammation in the body.| What if I forget to take a dose of Alerkim Oral Drops?::: If you forget a dose of Alerkim Oral Drops, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose at the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
Alerkim Oral Drops is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.
-Herpes Zoster / Shingles Vaccine (Recombinant, Adjuvanted) (Injection Route): Life-threatening
It is recommended to wait at least 3 months after discontinuing a high dose of Betamethasone before taking Herpes Zoster / Shingles Vaccine (Recombinant, Adjuvanted). Concomitant use may cause lethal infections.
| -Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route): Severe
It is recommended to wait at least 3 months after discontinuing a high dose of Betamethasone before taking Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated). Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) may raise blood levels of Betamethasone and its active form.Concomitant use may cause infections.
| -Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route): Severe
It is recommended to wait at least 3 months after discontinuing a high dose of Betamethasone before taking Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine. Concomitant use may cause lethal infections.
| -Chloroquine (Oral Route): Moderate
Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely. Concurrent use may disturb the heart rhythm.
| -Loperamide (Oral Route): Moderate
Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely. Concurrent use may disturb the heart rhythm.