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Alday RD 5 mg/20 mg Tablet

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Product introduction

Alday RD 5 mg/20 mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of allergy symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, throat irritation, watery eyes, and congestion or stuffiness in the nose.

Alday RD 5 mg/20 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 dryness in the mouth, headache, nausea, vomiting, and tiredness. 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. It can also cause dizziness and 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 it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

Uses of Alday RD Tablet

  • Treatment of Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies

Benefits of Alday RD Tablet

In Treatment of Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies

Alday RD 5 mg/20 mg Tablet is a combination medicine that provides relief from symptoms such as blocked or runny nose, sneezing and itchy or watery eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. It rarely has any serious side effects and you may only need to take it on days you have symptoms. Moreover, Alday RD 5 mg/20 mg Tablet may make you feel less sleepy as compared to other antihistamine medicines. If you are taking it to prevent getting symptoms you should use it regularly to get the most benefit.

Side effects of Alday RD 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 Alday RD

  • Dryness in mouth
  • Headache
  • Vomiting
  • Sleepiness
  • Fatigue
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea

How to use Alday RD 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. Alday RD 5 mg/20 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Alday RD Tablet works

Cetirizine is an antiallergic which blocks the action of a chemical messenger (histamine) responsible for runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. Phenylephrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing temporary relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Alday RD 5 mg/20 mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alday RD 5 mg/20 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alday RD 5 mg/20 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Alday RD 5 mg/20 mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Alday RD 5 mg/20 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alday RD 5 mg/20 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. May cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Alday RD 5 mg/20 mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Alday RD 5 mg/20 mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Alday RD Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Alday RD 5 mg/20 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

  • You have been prescribed Alday RD 5 mg/20 mg Tablet for the treatment of allergy symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose.
  • Stop taking Alday RD 5 mg/20 mg Tablet at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
  • Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
  • If you drink alcohol while you are taking Alday RD 5 mg/20 mg Tablet, be aware of its effects on you and do not drink more than moderate amounts.
  • Keep sipping water or try chewing sugar-free gum to get relief from dryness in the mouth.
  • You have been prescribed Alday RD 5 mg/20 mg Tablet for the treatment of allergy symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose.
  • Stop taking Alday RD 5 mg/20 mg Tablet at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
  • Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
  • If you drink alcohol while you are taking Alday RD 5 mg/20 mg Tablet, be aware of its effects on you and do not drink more than moderate amounts.
  • Keep sipping water or try chewing sugar-free gum to get relief from dryness in the mouth.

Fact Box

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Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY

Patient concerns

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Sneezing, runny nose, water from eyes, cough with fever from last 2 days. I am giving her P-125 syrup and Alday syrup but not help at all
Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani
Paediatrics
Dr need a diagnosis to suggest you medicine or give opinion. Diagnosis cannot be done without clinical examination of patient. There are many underlying causes of your symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of child. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician.Dr will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment. Your child may need antibiotics. It is mandatory for the customer to have a prescription for the prescription medicines he/she is procuring. Valid prescription cannot be given without diagnosis.
I have cold & slight headache s
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
Tab Metacin 1 tab SOS, Tab Alday 1 tab Od x 3 days. steam inhalation
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FAQs

Q. Can the use of Alday RD 5 mg/20 mg Tablet cause sleepiness or drowsiness?

Yes, Alday RD 5 mg/20 mg Tablet may make you feel drowsy or may cause you to fall asleep during your daily activities. Avoid driving, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities until you know how the medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you experience such an episode while taking this medicine.

Q. Can the use of Alday RD 5 mg/20 mg Tablet cause dry mouth?

Yes, the use of Alday RD 5 mg/20 mg Tablet can cause dry mouth. If you experience dry mouth, drink plenty of water. Take regular sips during the day and keep some water by your bed at night.

Q. Are there any contraindications associated with use of Alday RD 5 mg/20 mg Tablet?

The use of Alday RD 5 mg/20 mg Tablet should be avoided in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the active or inactive ingredients in the medicine. Caution is advised in patients with underlying kidney or liver disease.

Q. What should I avoid while taking Alday RD 5 mg/20 mg Tablet?

Avoid the use of alcohol. Avoid engaging in hazardous occupations requiring complete mental alertness such as driving or operating machinery while taking Alday RD 5 mg/20 mg Tablet.

Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Alday RD 5 mg/20 mg Tablet?

Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

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References

  1. Cetirizine. New York, New York: Pfizer Labs; 2003. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Drugs.com. Cetrizine. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Drugs.com. Phenylephrine. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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Country of origin: India

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