Allertuss Syrup
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Rs.93.10for 1 bottle(s) (100 ml Syrup each)
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Composition FOR Allertuss
Chlorpheniramine Maleate(2.5mg),Ammonium Chloride(125mg),Sodium Citrate(55mg)food interaction for Allertuss
alcohol interaction for Allertuss
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lactation interaction for Allertuss
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Allertuss Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Take it with food if stomach upset occurs.
None
Take it with food if stomach upset occurs.
None
CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Allertuss Syrup.
UNSAFE
Allertuss Syrup is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
UNSAFE
Information regarding the use of Allertuss Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
SALT INFORMATION FOR Allertuss
Chlorpheniramine Maleate(2.5mg)
Uses
Chlorpheniramine Maleate is used in the treatment of allergic conditions.
How it works
Chlorpheniramine Maleate is an antiallergic medication. When your body is exposed to an allergen (pollen, animal dander, house dust etc.), it produces a chemical called histamine. This causes watery eyes, runny or blocked nose, sneezing, skin rashes, itching etc. Chlorpheniramine Maleate works by blocking the action of histamine, thereby relieving these symptoms.
Common side effects
Dryness in mouth, Sleepiness, Nausea, Headache, Sedation, Difficulty in paying attention, Impaired coordination, Dizziness, Blurred vision, Fatigue
Ammonium Chloride(125mg)
Uses
Ammonium Chloride is used in the treatment of cough with mucus.
How it works
Ammonium Chloride works by decreasing the stickiness of mucus (phlegm) and helps in its removal from the airways.
Common side effects
Facial swelling, Allergic reaction, Difficulty in swallowing, Feeling sick, Nausea, Stomach pain, Breathlessness, Throat disorder
Sodium Citrate(55mg)
Uses
Sodium Citrate is used in the treatment of Respiratory tract disorders associated with viscid mucus.
How it works
Sodium Citrate is a mucolytic medication. It thins and loosens mucus (phlegm) in the nose, windpipe and lungs making it easier to cough out.
Common side effects
No common side effects seen
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Expert advice FOR Allertuss
- Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Chlorpheniramine Maleate, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
Frequently asked questions FOR Allertuss
Chlorpheniramine Maleate
Q. Does chlorpheniramine or chlorpheniramine maleate cause increase in blood pressure/ drowsy/non drowsy/sedating/get you high/keep you awake/sleepiness/make you tired/weight gain?
Chlorpheniramine causing these side effects is common or rare. Always consult your doctor, if you experience any of these side effects
Q. Is chlorpheniramine like Benadryl?
No, chlorpheniramine is different from Benadryl
Q. Is chlorpheniramine prescription?
Yes, it is available with doctor’s prescription only
Ammonium Chloride
Q. How does Ammonium Chloride work?
Ammonium Chloride is used as an expectorant (helps in bringing mucus out of the lungs) thus helping in curing cough. Ammonium Chloride is used to maintain the acid-base balance in the body and thus is used to treat patients with hypochloremia and metabolic alkalosis
Q. Is Ammonium Chloride safe/ dangerous?
Anmmonium chloride is safe when taken for an indication and at a dose strictly instructed by your doctor.
Sodium Citrate
Q. Is sodium citrate ionic, covalent, or dissolve in water?
Sodium citrate is an ionic compound and dissolves in water. It does not contain covalent bonds
Q. Is Sodium Citrate a preservative, vegan or natural compound?
Yes, Sodium Citrate is a vegan compound used as a preservative
Q. Can I take Sodium Citrate with antibiotics?
No, avoid taking any two medications together and keep a gap of at least 1 hour between two drugs