Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of common cold symptoms like runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness. It also helps in relieving pain and fever.
Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg 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, dryness in mouth, headache, allergic reaction, nervousness, insomnia, restlessness, and weakness. 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 can also cause 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.
Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking this medicine, 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.
Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg 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, dryness in mouth, headache, allergic reaction, nervousness, insomnia, restlessness, and weakness. 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 can also cause 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.
Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking this medicine, 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 Alerfri SF Tablet
Benefits of Alerfri SF Tablet
In Common cold
Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet is a combination medicine that effectively relieves symptoms of common cold, such as blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. It helps loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. It also shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours. These actions make breathing easier.
Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by your doctor, and do not stop using it unless you are advised otherwise.
Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by your doctor, and do not stop using it unless you are advised otherwise.
Side effects of Alerfri SF 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 Alerfri SF
- Nausea
- Dryness in mouth
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Allergic reaction
- Nervousness
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Restlessness
- Weakness
- Sleepiness
How to use Alerfri SF 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. Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Alerfri SF Tablet works
Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Paracetamol, Pseudoephedrine and Levocetirizine, which relieves common cold symptoms.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Larger doses or more prolonged use of Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet may cause drowsiness and other effects in the baby or decrease the milk supply
Larger doses or more prolonged use of Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet may cause drowsiness and other effects in the baby or decrease the milk supply
Driving
UNSAFE
Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, the use of Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
However, the use of Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
What if you forget to take Alerfri SF Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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Quick tips
- Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet is prescribed to get relief from symptoms of common cold.
- Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.
- Call your doctor if your symptoms have not improved within seven days of treatment.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications for cold.
- Along with taking Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet do the following simple tips at home to get relief:
- Steam inhalation.
- Gargling with warm saltwater.
- Apply vapor rubs on chest, back if needed. Take enough rest.
- Take warm food and fluid only. Ensure adequate fluid intake.
- Advise hygiene measures to reduce spread: frequent hand-washing, avoiding sharing towels, pillowcases, etc.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
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Patients taking Alerfri SF 650 mg/60 mg/2.5 mg Tablet
Twice A Day
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Once A Day
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What are you using Alerfri SF Tablet for?
Fever
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Average
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Poor
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Excellent
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*No Side Effect
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With food
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With or witho*
50%
*With or without food
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