Alerfix Total Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of respiratory tract disorders associated with viscid mucus. It provides symptomatic relief of productive cough associated with respiratory tract disorders like bronchial asthma, bronchitis, and the common cold.
Alerfix Total Tablet may be 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, Stomach upset, dryness in mouth, flu-like symptoms, fatigue, and headache. 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. This medicine may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, 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.
USES OF ALERFIX TOTAL TABLET
Treatment of Respiratory tract disorders associated with viscid mucus
SIDE EFFECTS OF ALERFIX TOTAL TABLET
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Alerfix Total
Nausea
Upset stomach
Dryness in mouth
Headache
Fatigue
Allergic reaction
Sleepiness
Flu-like symptoms
HOW TO USE ALERFIX TOTAL TABLET
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. Alerfix Total Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
HOW ALERFIX TOTAL TABLET WORKS
Alerfix Total Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Ambroxol, Levocetirizine and Montelukast. Ambroxol is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Levocetirizine is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist. It works by blocking the action of leukotriene, a chemical messenger. This reduces inflammation in the airways and nose and improves your symptoms.
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Alerfix Total Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alerfix Total Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alerfix Total Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Alerfix Total Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Alerfix Total Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alerfix Total Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Alerfix Total Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Alerfix Total Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Alerfix Total Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE ALERFIX TOTAL TABLET?
If you miss a dose of Alerfix Total Tablet, 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.
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