Alerkab Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is alerkab tablet used for?
Alerkab Tablet contains Levocetirizine, an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, and hives. It works by blocking histamine, a substance that causes allergic reactions.
- Generic Name: Levocetirizine
- Manufacturer: Lancer Health Care Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ alerkab tablet Uses & Benefits
Allergic rhinitis, chronic idiopathic urticaria, seasonal allergies.
Off-label uses: Atopic dermatitis, pruritus, eosinophilic esophagitis.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Levocetirizine |
| Brand Name | Alergin L Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Lancer Health Care Pvt 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 histamine H1-receptor antagonist; inhibits histamine release from mast cells and basophils.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take alerkab tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of alerkab tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Somnolence
- Fatigue
- Dry mouth
- Pharyngitis
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Anaphylaxis
- Angioedema
- Severe hypotension
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Hepatitis
- Thrombocytopenia
- Seizures
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 | Additive sedative effects |
๐จ Major Interactions
- CNS depressants
- Alcohol
โก Moderate Interactions
- Ritonavir
- Theophylline
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Cimetidine
- Ketoconazole
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions; may be taken with or without food.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May potentiate CNS depression; avoid concurrent use.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to levocetirizine or any excipients; severe renal impairment (CrCl <10 mL/min).
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function in elderly or renally impaired; CNS effects (drowsiness).
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; use with caution in nursing mothers.
๐ Overdose Management
Symptoms: drowsiness, agitation, tachycardia. Treatment: supportive care; no specific antidote; consider gastric lavage if recent ingestion.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose; do not double dose.
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.