Alerid Tablet
Manufacturer
Cipla Ltd
Salt Composition
Cetirizine (10mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Alerid Tablet is an antihistamine used to treat various allergic conditions such as hay fever, conjunctivitis, and some skin reactions, and reactions to bites and stings.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Alerid Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used to treat various allergic conditions such as hay fever, conjunctivitis and some skin reactions, and reactions to bites and stings. It relieves watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching.
Directions for Use
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. Alerid Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Alerid Tablet is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body.
Quick Tips
Your doctor has prescribed Alerid Tablet to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes. It is okay to take Alerid Tablet with most other medications as it has few drug interactions. Compared to other similar medications, Alerid Tablet is less likely to cause sleepiness. Stop taking Alerid Tablet at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.