Alerid Cold Tablet is used in the treatment of common cold symptoms like runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and congestion or stuffiness. It is also used to relieve pain and fever.

Alerid Cold 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 doctor 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, vomiting, headache, fatigue, dryness in the mouth, and allergic reaction. 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 Alerid Cold Tablet

Treatment of Common cold

Benefits of Alerid Cold Tablet

In Treatment of Common cold

Alerid Cold Tablet is a combination of medicines that effectively relieves symptoms of the common cold such as blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. It helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes it easier for air to move in and out. It shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours.

This medicine 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 the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor. Taking this medicine enables you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.

Side effects of Alerid Cold 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 Alerid Cold

Nausea
Vomiting
Headache
Fatigue
Dizziness
Dryness in mouth
Sleepiness
Allergic reaction

How to use Alerid Cold 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. Alerid Cold Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Alerid Cold Tablet works

Alerid Cold Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Cetirizine, Paracetamol and Phenylephrine, which relieves common cold symptoms. Cetirizine is an antiallergic which blocks histamine (a chemical messenger) to relieve allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). It blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever. Phenylephrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Alerid Cold Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Alerid Cold 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

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Alerid Cold Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Alerid Cold Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Alerid Cold Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alerid Cold 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

Alerid Cold Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Alerid Cold Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Alerid Cold Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Alerid Cold 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.

Alerid Cold Tablet

₹4.7/Tablet

Cheston Cold Tablet

Cipla Ltd

₹3.37/tablet

28% cheaper

Okacet Cold Tablet

Cipla Ltd

₹3.27/tablet

30% cheaper

Welset Cold Tablet

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

₹3.7/tablet

21% cheaper

Coldcag 5mg/325mg/10mg Tablet

Cagrus Biopharma

₹4.5/tablet

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Coldmit 5mg/325mg/10mg Tablet

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₹5.3/tablet

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Quick tips

Take it as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
It make you feel dizzy. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Alerid Cold Tablet affects you.
Smoking may worsen the effect; therefore use of tobacco should be avoided.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Patient concerns

She is suffering from cold heavily since last 3 days, presently using Presently using Alerid syrup

Dr. Rahul Yadav

Paediatrics

Hello, in addition to Alerid start nasoclear nasal drops SOS for nasal blockage. Also start Maxtra syrup 5 ml thrice daily for the next 5 days.

Please suggest alternative to Alerid-D tablet which don't contain Cetrizine.

Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal

Pathology

Hi Alternative medicines or substitutes can only be written by the prescribing doctor.

Is Alerid good for cold to 4 month female child. How much qty to given and frequency as well

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

Alia it is only antihistaminicPatientsof cold may need decongestant oral medicine as well as decongestant nasal medicines along with in some cases antibiotics may be givenThere 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. 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.

User feedback

Patients taking Alerid Cold Tablet

Twice A Day

67%

Once A Day

20%

Thrice A Day

13%

What are you using Alerid Cold Tablet for?

Nasal congest*

50%

Others

25%

Headache

25%

*Nasal congestion (blocked nose)

How much was the improvement?

Poor

50%

Average

25%

Excellent

25%

What were the side-effects while using Alerid Cold Tablet?

No Side Effec*

100%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Alerid Cold Tablet?

With food

100%

Please rate Alerid Cold Tablet on price

Not Expensive

56%

Average

44%

FAQs

Q. Is it safe to use Alerid Cold Tablet?

Yes, Alerid Cold Tablet is safe for most of the patients. However, in some patients it may cause unwanted side effects like nausea, vomiting, headache, fatigue, dizziness, dryness in the mouth, sleepiness, allergic reaction. If you experience any persistent problem while taking this medication, inform your doctor as soon as possible.

Q. Can the use of Alerid Cold Tablet cause dizziness?

Yes, the use of Alerid Cold Tablet can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is better to rest for sometime and resume once you feel better. Do not drive or use any machines.

Q. Can the use of Alerid Cold Tablet cause nausea and vomiting?

Yes, the use of Alerid Cold Tablet can cause nausea and vomiting. Taking it with milk, food or with antacids can prevent nausea. Avoid taking fatty or fried foods along with this medication. If vomiting occurs, drink plenty of water or other fluids. Talk to your doctor if vomiting persists. You should also let your doctor know if you are unable to drink water and there are signs of dehydration, like dark colored and strong-smelling urine and a low frequency of urination. Do not take any other medicine without consulting your doctor.

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References

Citrizine. Beverley, Hull, UK: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Ltd.; 2014. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Paracetamol. Whiddon Valley: Actavis UK Limited; 1980 [revised 23 Dec. 2016]. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Phenylephrine hydrochloride. Maidenhead, Berks: McNeil Products Ltd.; 2004 [revised 20 Mar. 2014]. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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