Alcocet Syrup

Short Description

Alcocet Syrup is a medication used to treat various symptoms caused by allergic conditions in children, such as hay fever, urticaria, conjunctivitis, and common cold.

Dosage Form

Syrup

Introduction

Alcocet Syrup is given to children to treat a wide range of symptoms caused due to allergic conditions like hay fever, urticaria (hives), conjunctivitis (red, itchy eye), and common cold. These symptoms may include watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching.

Try giving the medicines at the same time each day to help you remember. Your child may feel sleepy or dizzy after each dose of Alcocet Syrup. If this happens, make your child sit or lie down and ask them to be careful while performing tasks that require mental focus.

Side Effects

Your child may feel sleepy or dizzy after each dose of Alcocet Syrup. If this happens, make your child sit or lie down and ask them to be careful while performing tasks that require mental focus. Dry mouth can occur as a side effect of taking Alcocet Syrup. Taking sips of water may help. Alcocet Syrup can trigger constipation in your child. Give plenty of fluids and a fiber-rich diet to your child. Alcocet Syrup should be avoided in children who are less than 4 years of age as there is a risk of respiratory distress.

Interacting Medicines

Aprepitant Fosaprepitant Zafirlukast Alprazolam

Alcocet Syrup belongs to a class of medicines called antihistamines. It blocks the natural chemical substance (histamine) produced in the body during an allergic state. It also subsides (lowers) your child’s immune system’s response to these conditions thereby reducing the symptoms.

Try giving the medicines at the same time each day to help you remember. Avoid giving Alcocet Syrup with fatty meals and fruit juice as both can reduce the absorption of the medicine. Dry mouth can occur as a side effect of taking Alcocet Syrup. Taking sips of water may help. Alcocet Syrup can trigger constipation in your child. Give plenty of fluids and a fiber-rich diet to your child. Alcocet Syrup should be avoided in children who are less than 4 years of age as there is a risk of respiratory distress.