Allerkit Tablet is used in the treatment of common cold symptoms like runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness. It also helps in relieving pain and fever.

Allerkit Tablet is taken with 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 nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, headache, nervousness, insomnia, and restlessness. 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.

Note: As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Allerkit Tablet is banned for children under 12 years of age.

Uses of Allerkit Tablet

Common cold

Benefits of Allerkit Tablet

In Common cold

Allerkit Tablet is a combination medicine that effectively relieves symptoms of the common cold, such as a blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. It helps loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. It also shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours. These actions make breathing easier.

Allerkit Tablet 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 your doctor, and do not stop using it unless you are advised otherwise.

Side effects of Allerkit 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 Allerkit

Nausea
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Headache
Sleepiness
Nervousness
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Restlessness
Dizziness
Increased liver enzymes

How to use Allerkit 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. Allerkit Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Allerkit Tablet works

Allerkit Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Loratadine, Pseudoephedrine and Nimesulide, which relieves common cold symptoms.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Allerkit Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Allerkit Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Allerkit Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Allerkit Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CAUTION

Allerkit Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Allerkit Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Allerkit Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

UNSAFE

Allerkit Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Allerkit Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Allerkit 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

Allerkit Tablet is prescribed to get relief from symptoms of common cold.
Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.
Call your doctor if your symptoms have not improved within seven days of treatment.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications for cold.
Along with taking Allerkit Tablet do the following simple tips at home to get relief:
1. Steam inhalation.
2. Gargling with warm saltwater.
3. Apply vapor rubs on chest, back if needed. Take enough rest.
4. Take warm food and fluid only. Ensure adequate fluid intake.
5. Advise hygiene measures to reduce spread: frequent hand-washing, avoiding sharing towels, pillowcase, etc.

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References

Loratadine. Tipperary, Ireland: Pinewood Healthcare; 2011 [revised 17 Nov. 2016]. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
European Medicne Agency. Nimesulide; 2004. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: