Alikast DX 400mg/10mg Tablet

Short Description

Alikast DX 400mg/10mg Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat and prevent asthma and relieve allergy symptoms.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Alikast DX 400mg/10mg Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, headache, insomnia, irritability, increased heart rate, and flu-like symptoms. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may cause sleepiness and dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

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, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Alikast DX 400mg/10mg Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.

Side Effects

Nausea Vomiting Stomach pain Headache Insomnia Irritability Increased heart rate Flu-like symptoms

Alcohol Warning

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Alikast DX 400mg/10mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Alikast DX 400mg/10mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Information regarding the use of Alikast DX 400mg/10mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Alikast DX 400mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines that help in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe. It also relieves allergy symptoms.

You have been prescribed Alikast DX 400mg/10mg Tablet for prevention and treatment of asthma. It is relatively safe with very few side effects. Take it at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food. Do not use it to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing. Notify your doctor if you smoke or have a viral infection. Your dose may need to be adjusted. Do not stop using it without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.