Alocet 5mg/5ml Syrup

Short Description

Alocet 5mg/5ml Syrup is a medication used to treat various symptoms of allergic conditions such as hay fever, urticaria, conjunctivitis, and common cold in children.

Dosage Form

Syrup

Introduction

Alocet 5mg/5ml Syrup is an antihistamine medication given to children to relieve symptoms of allergic conditions. It works by blocking the natural chemical substance histamine produced in the body during an allergic state, thereby subsiding the immune system's response to these conditions.

Alocet 5mg/5ml Syrup should be given to children at the same time each day, and they may feel sleepy or dizzy after each dose. If this happens, the child should sit or lie down and be careful while performing tasks that require mental focus.

Side Effects

Sleepiness or dizziness Dry mouth Constipation Respiratory distress in children less than 4 years of age

Interacting Medicines

Aprepitant Fosaprepitant Zafirlukast Alprazolam

Alocet 5mg/5ml Syrup belongs to a class of medicines called antihistamines. It blocks the natural chemical substance histamine produced in the body during an allergic state and subsides the immune system's response to these conditions, thereby relieving symptoms and eventually curing the condition.

Try giving the medicines at the same time each day to help you remember Make your child sit or lie down and ask them to be careful while performing tasks that require mental focus if they feel sleepy or dizzy Avoid giving Alocet 5mg/5ml Syrup with fatty meals and fruit juice as both can reduce the absorption of the medicine Take sips of water to help with dry mouth Give plenty of fluids and a fiber-rich diet to your child to prevent constipation