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Alday 5 mg/5ml Syrup

Manufactured bySh Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
ContainsCetirizine
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Description

Alday 5 mg/5ml Syrup is an anti-allergic medicine. It is used in children and adults to treat common allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, cough, sore throat, itchy/watery eyes, and skin rash. It works by blocking the action of a chemical substance responsible for allergic symptoms. Alday 5 mg/5ml Syrup may cause some common side effects such as sleepiness, diarrhoea, nausea, dry mouth, dizziness, headache, etc. Consult your doctor if these symptoms stay for a long time or if they become bothersome. Take Alday 5 mg/5ml Syrup as advised by your doctor. Make sure to takes this medicine for the prescribed duration. In case of a missed dose, take this medicine as soon as you remember, provided it is not time for the next dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one. In case of an overdose, consult your doctor immediately. Avoid Alday 5 mg/5ml Syrup if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicines, or have liver or kidney diseases. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Alday 5 mg/5ml Syrup

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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Alday 5 mg/5ml Syrup

Sleepiness

Diarrhoea

Nausea

Dry mouth

Dizziness

Headache

Abdominal pain

Change or loss of taste

Blurred vision

Tiredness

Uses of Alday 5 mg/5ml Syrup

What is it prescribed for?

Allergic Rhinitis

Allergic Rhinitis is an allergic response that occurs when you breathe in certain substances that you are allergic to, such as dust or pollen. Symptoms commonly include sneezing, runny/stuffy/itchy nose, cough, sore throat, itchy/watery eyes, etc. Alday 5 mg/5ml Syrup helps in treating the symptoms of allergy. This medicine is effective in the treatment of both seasonal allergic rhinitis which is specific to a particular season, and perennial allergic rhinitis which occurs at any time during the year. For the treatment of perennial rhinitis, it is recommended in children above 6 years of age, and for seasonal rhinitis in children between 2-5 years of age.

Chronic Urticaria

Chronic Urticaria, also known as hives, is an allergic skin reaction that occurs in response to certain chemicals, food, or medicines. Symptoms include itchy, red, or skin-colored bumps on the skin surface, often associated with swelling. Alday 5 mg/5ml Syrup helps in treating the symptoms of allergy. It is recommended in children above 6 years of age.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    Alday 5 mg/5ml Syrup shows its effect within 60 minutes of oral administration.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The effect of Alday 5 mg/5ml Syrup lasts for 24 hours after oral administration.

  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit-forming tendency has been reported with Alday 5 mg/5ml Syrup.

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    Due to the lack of sufficient safety data in pregnant women, the risk to the developing foetus is not known. If you are pregnant, use Alday 5 mg/5ml Syrup only if prescribed by your doctor.

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    Alday 5 mg/5ml Syrup passes into breastmilk. A high dose or prolonged use of this medicine may cause drowsiness and other effects in your baby. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor.

Allergy

Avoid taking Alday 5 mg/5ml Syrup if you are previously allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any worsening of the allergic symptoms such as skin rash, redness and/or itching, sneezing, breathing difficulties, etc after taking this medicine.

Severe kidney impairment

Alday 5 mg/5ml Syrup is not recommended if you have severe kidney impairment with a creatinine clearance of less than 10 ml/min.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Due to the lack of sufficient safety data in pregnant women, the risk to the developing foetus is not known. If you are pregnant, use Alday 5 mg/5ml Syrup only if prescribed by your doctor.

Breast-feeding

Alday 5 mg/5ml Syrup passes into breastmilk. A high dose or prolonged use of this medicine may cause drowsiness and other effects in your baby. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor.

General warnings

Other Medicines

Alday 5 mg/5ml Syrup may increase the risk of sleepiness and impaired thinking when taken with medicines that have a sedative (sleep-inducing) effect. Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicines including any herbs or supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Use in Children

Alday 5 mg/5ml Syrup is not recommended for use in children below 2 years of age due to a lack of safety and efficacy data.

Elderly

Use Alday 5 mg/5ml Syrup with caution in the elderly population due to the increased risk of side effects. Your doctor may suggest close monitoring along with appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative based on the clinical condition.

Driving or operating a machine

Alday 5 mg/5ml Syrup may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Avoid performing any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating a machine if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

Try not to skip a dose of Alday 5 mg/5ml Syrup. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed one. Do not double the dose to compensate for a missed one.

Overdose

Do not take excess dose than prescribed by your doctor. Reach the nearest emergency medical department immediately or contact your doctor in case of an overdose with Alday 5 mg/5ml Syrup.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Tramadol

Codeine

Isocarboxazid

Pregabalin

Loperamide

Lorazepam

Metoclopramide

Disease interactions

Liver Disease

Alday 5 mg/5ml Syrup should be used with caution if you have liver disease due to the increased risk of side effects. Hence, inform your doctor before starting therapy with this medication. Your doctor may suggest appropriate dose adjustments or replacements with a suitable alternative if necessary.

Kidney Disease

Alday 5 mg/5ml Syrup should be used with caution if you have kidney disease due to the increased risk of side effects. Hence, inform your doctor before starting therapy with this medication. Your doctor may suggest appropriate dose adjustments or replacements with a suitable alternative if necessary.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Alday 5 mg/5ml Syrup with or without food. Shake the bottle well before measuring the dose. The quantity of Alday 5 mg/5ml Syrup consumed should not be lesser or greater than the prescribed dose. Follow all the usage instructions/directions as mentioned by your doctor. Avoid the discontinuation of this medicine without consulting your doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine, as it may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Avoid driving or operating a machine as it may reduce your alertness.

Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Causes sleepiness

How it works

Alday 5 mg/5ml Syrup works by blocking the action of histamine, a chemical substance in the body responsible for allergy. Thus, it provides relief from allergic symptoms.

Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Classification

Category

Antihistamines

Schedule

Schedule H

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