In Treatment of Cough Cough is a sudden, forceful expulsion of air that helps clear any mucus or irritant in the throat or airways. If it happens more frequently, due to an underlying disease or an allergy, it can be bothersome. Alocet-XL 2.5mg/5ml/30mg/5ml Syrup helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes it easier for air to move in and out. It will also relieve allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. \u003cbr>This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor. Taking this medicine enables 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. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Alocet-XL 2.5mg/5ml/30mg/5ml Syrup may be taken with or without food.
- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alocet-XL 2.5mg/5ml/30mg/5ml Syrup. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : UNSAFE
Alocet-XL 2.5mg/5ml/30mg/5ml Syrup is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. | - Breast feeding : UNSAFE
Alocet-XL 2.5mg/5ml/30mg/5ml Syrup is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. | - Driving : UNSAFE
Alocet-XL 2.5mg/5ml/30mg/5ml Syrup may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CAUTION
Alocet-XL 2.5mg/5ml/30mg/5ml Syrup should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. | - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Alocet-XL 2.5mg/5ml/30mg/5ml Syrup is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
If you miss a dose of Alocet-XL 2.5mg/5ml/30mg/5ml Syrup, 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.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Alocet-XL 2.5mg/5ml/30mg/5ml Syrup?::: No, avoid drinking alcohol while taking Alocet-XL 2.5mg/5ml/30mg/5ml Syrup. Drinking alcohol will increase the severity of drowsiness/sleepiness caused by Alocet-XL 2.5mg/5ml/30mg/5ml Syrup.| Can I breastfeed while taking Alocet-XL 2.5mg/5ml/30mg/5ml Syrup?::: No, it is not advisable to breastfeed while using Alocet-XL 2.5mg/5ml/30mg/5ml Syrup. This medicine contains Cetirizine, an antihistamine, which can pass into the breast milk and may harm the baby. Inform your doctor that you are breastfeeding if you are advised to take this medicine.| Can the use of Alocet-XL 2.5mg/5ml/30mg/5ml Syrup cause sleepiness or drowsiness?::: Yes, Alocet-XL 2.5mg/5ml/30mg/5ml Syrup may make you feel drowsy or sleepy. Do not drive car, operate machinery, work at heights or participate in potentially dangerous activities until you know how the medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you experience such episodes while you are taking this medicine.| Will Alocet-XL 2.5mg/5ml/30mg/5ml Syrup be more effective if taken in more than recommended dose?::: No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having serious side effects and toxicity. If the recommended dosage does not relieve your symptoms or there is an increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor.| Can the use of Alocet-XL 2.5mg/5ml/30mg/5ml Syrup cause dry mouth?::: Yes, the use of Alocet-XL 2.5mg/5ml/30mg/5ml Syrup can cause dry mouth. If you experience dry mouth, drink plenty of water. Take regular sips during the day and keep some water by your bed at night.
Alocet-XL 2.5mg/5ml/30mg/5ml Syrup is a combination of two medicines: