In Treatment and prevention of Asthma Alikast DX 400mg/10mg Tablet can help prevent the onset of an asthma attack if it is taken before exercise or exposure to some ?triggers? that include house dust, pollen, pets and cigarette smoke. It also helps the airways in your lungs stay open. It relaxes the muscles of these airways. This makes it easier for air to get in and out. This medicine will allow you to exercise more freely without worrying about getting symptoms such as wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath. It allows you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alikast DX 400mg/10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.Avoid Alikast DX 400mg/10mg Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
- Alcohol : CAUTION
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Alikast DX 400mg/10mg Tablet. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Alikast DX 400mg/10mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alikast DX 400mg/10mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : UNSAFE
Alikast DX 400mg/10mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Alikast DX 400mg/10mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CAUTION
Alikast DX 400mg/10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.Limited information is available on the use of Alikast DX 400mg/10mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
If you miss a dose of Alikast DX 400mg/10mg Tablet, 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.
Will a higher than the recommended dosage of Alikast DX 400mg/10mg Tablet be more effective?::: No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Alikast DX 400mg/10mg Tablet will not make it more effective. Further, it can lead to increased side effects. If the symptoms are getting worse, please consult the doctor for reevaluation.| What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Alikast DX 400mg/10mg Tablet?::: Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children, or other people.| Can I stop Alikast DX 400mg/10mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?::: No, Alikast DX 400mg/10mg Tablet should be continued as advised by the doctor. If you experience any problem due to Alikast DX 400mg/10mg Tablet, inform your doctor.
Alikast DX 400mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of two drugs. Doxofylline is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing and widening the muscles in the airways. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist that blocks the action of leukotriene, a chemical messenger. This reduces inflammation (swelling) in the airways to prevent asthma and relieve symptoms of allergies.