INTRODUCTION ABOUT ALERID D TABLET

ALERID
D TABLET is a combination of Cetirizine and Phenylephrine which belongs
to the group of medicines called Anti-allergics and Nasal Decongestants
respectively. It is indicated for the relief of symptoms of nasal
congestion and allergic rhinitis.

ALERID D TABLET is not
recommended for use in patients with coronary artery disease, impaired
liver function and severely increased blood pressure. ALERID D TABLET
should be used with caution in patients who have spinal cord lesion,
prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), epilepsy and Raynaud’s
syndrome.

ALERID D TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant
women only if advised by the doctor and it is not recommended for use
in breast feeding women. This medicine is not recommended for use in
children (below 12 years of age).

The side effects of taking
ALERID D TABLET are diarrhea, general discomfort, abnormal physical
weakness, rash and itching. Talk with your doctor if any of the symptoms
worsen or does not improve.

USES OF ALERID D TABLET

Relieves symptoms of nasal congestion and allergic rhinitis

HOW ALERID D TABLET WORKS

ALERID
D TABLET helps in relieving the symptoms of nasal congestion and
allergic rhinitis where Cetirizine is a H1 receptor antagonist that
works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (histamine)
responsible for runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. It also has an
anti-inflammatory action. Phenylephrine is a decongestant which acts by
narrowing the small blood vessels providing temporary relief from
congestion or stuffiness in the nose.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Always
take ALERID D TABLET as directed by your physician. Take this medicine
with or without food, swallow the medicine as a whole and do not crush
or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and
duration of ALERID D TABLET for you depending upon your age, body weight
and disease condition. Do not stop taking ALERID D TABLET without
informing your doctor.