Achoosom 25mg Tablet is an antihistaminic medicine. It is used to treat symptoms of nasal allergy such as sneezing, runny nose, itching, and watery eyes. It may also be used to treat insomnia and motion sickness.

Achoosom 25mg Tablet is best taken before a meal or at bedtime. Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Take it for as long as it is prescribed for you. In case, you have missed any doses, take the next dose as soon as you remember it. However, you should never take a double dose.

Dizziness and drowsiness are the most common side effect of this medicine. Avoid driving or attention-seeking activities while on treatment with this medicine. In some cases, it may cause also dryness of mouth. To prevent dry mouth, drink more water and maintain good oral hygiene.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have glaucoma or have any gastro-related issues or have asthma. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Generally, it is advised to avoid alcohol while on treatment.

Uses of Achoosom Tablet

Insomnia
Motion sickness
Treatment of Nasal allergy symptoms

Benefits of Achoosom Tablet

In Treatment of Nasal allergy symptoms

Allergic reactions often involve the release of histamine, a chemical that leads to itching, redness, and inflammation on the skin. When applied, Achoosom 25mg Tablet blocks histamine receptors on the skin cells. By reducing histamine's effects, the medicine helps alleviate the uncomfortable symptoms associated with allergic skin conditions, providing relief from itching and reducing inflammation.

Side effects of Achoosom 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 Achoosom

Dizziness
Sedation
Drowsiness
Dryness in mouth
Difficulty in paying attention
Fatigue
Headache
Unsteadiness
Impaired coordination
Epigastric pain
Increased bronchial secretions
Dry mucous membrane
Constipation
Euphoria (feeling of intense excitement and happiness)
Abnormality of voluntary movements
Discomfort when urinating
Hypotension (low blood pressure)
Double vision
Diaphoresis
Erectile dysfunction
Early menstrual periods
Decreased appetite
Allergic sensitization
Photosensitivity

How to use Achoosom 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. Achoosom 25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Achoosom Tablet works

Achoosom 25mg Tablet is an antihistaminic medication. It blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, congestion, itching, and other allergic reactions.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Achoosom 25mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Achoosom 25mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Achoosom 25mg Tablet may be safe to use during breastfeeding. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Larger doses or prolonged use of Achoosom 25mg Tablet may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby

Driving

UNSAFE

Achoosom 25mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Achoosom 25mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Achoosom 25mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.

What if you forget to take Achoosom Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Achoosom 25mg 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.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Achoosom 25mg Tablet, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Achoosom 25mg Tablet, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Diphenylmethanes

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

First-Generation H1 Antihistamines

Interaction with drugs

Taking Achoosom with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Tramadol (Injection Route) Moderate

Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you. Concurrent use may increase sleepiness and drowsiness.

Trihexyphenidyl (Injection Route) Moderate

Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms. Concurrent use may cause dry mouth, blurred vision, urinary retention, constipation, and confusion.

Clozapine (Oral Route) Moderate

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Trihexyphenidyl (Oral Route) Moderate

Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms. Concurrent use may cause dry mouth, blurred vision, urinary retention, constipation, and confusion.

Tramadol (Oral Route) Moderate

Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you. Concurrent use may increase sleepiness and drowsiness.

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