Alerbloc 5mg/5ml Suspension - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is alerbloc 5mg/5ml suspension used for?
Alerbloc 5mg/5ml Suspension contains Cetirizine, an antihistamine that blocks histamine, a substance responsible for allergic symptoms. It is used to relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitis (hay fever) like sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes, as well as chronic urticaria (hives). It works by reducing the effects of histamine, providing relief from allergy symptoms.
- Generic Name: Cetirizine
- Manufacturer: Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: B
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ alerbloc 5mg/5ml suspension Uses & Benefits
Seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, chronic urticaria.
Off-label uses: Pruritus, Atopic dermatitis
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Cetirizine |
| Brand Name | Alerid Syrup |
| Manufacturer | Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| Action Class | H1 Antihistaminics (second Generation) |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC); protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Selective antagonist of peripheral H1 receptors; inhibits histamine release.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take alerbloc 5mg/5ml suspension
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of alerbloc 5mg/5ml suspension
โ Common Side Effects
- Somnolence
- Fatigue
- Dry mouth
- Pharyngitis
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Seizures (rare)
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Hepatitis
- Thrombocytopenia
- Anaphylaxis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | Moderate | Increased drowsiness and dizziness |
| CNS Depressants | Moderate | Enhanced sedative effect |
| Theophylline | Minor | Decreased clearance of cetirizine |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Theophylline
- Ritonavir
โก Moderate Interactions
- Alcohol
- CNS depressants
- Anticholinergics
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Cimetidine
- Ketoconazole
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food may slightly decrease rate of absorption but not extent.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May potentiate CNS depression; avoid concurrent use.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cetirizine or any component; severe renal impairment (CrCl <10 mL/min).
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function in elderly; signs of sedation.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; use with caution.
๐ Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive; consider gastric lavage if recent ingestion.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if almost time for next dose; do not double.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
๐ Substitutes for alerbloc 5mg/5ml suspension
View AllAlternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Cetirizine (5mg/5ml)):
-
citimed 5mg/5ml syrupZydus Cadila โน7.31 71.1% CHEAPER
-
ceticad 5mg/5ml suspensionZydus Healthcare Limited โน10.00 60.4% CHEAPER
-
cetrimark 5mg/5ml syrupGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd โน11.07 56.2% CHEAPER
-
lupicet syrupLupin Ltd โน11.25 55.5% CHEAPER
-
n zin 5mg/5ml syrupNestor Pharmaceuticals โน11.42 54.8% CHEAPER
-
cetfast syrupElder Pharmaceuticals Ltd โน11.72 53.6% CHEAPER
-
tancet syrupBiochem Pharmaceutical Industries โน12.28 51.4% CHEAPER
-
cerzin 5mg/5ml syrupSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd โน12.50 50.5% CHEAPER
-
one a day 5mg/5ml syrupNatco Pharma Ltd โน12.53 50.4% CHEAPER
-
coszin 5mg/5ml syrupAdcock Ingram Healthcare Pvt Ltd โน12.66 49.9% CHEAPER
Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.
โญ User Reviews
Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.
Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.
Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.