Alerminic Oral Drops is primarily used to treat common cold symptoms. It is a combination drug containing Chlorpheniramine (antihistamine/antiallergic) and phenylephrine (decongestant), primarily used to treat common cold symptoms like runny nose, congestion, watery eyes, and sneezing. Chlorpheniramine is an anti-histaminemine that blocks histamine in the body, which is known to cause common cold symptoms. Phenylephrine helps shrink the blood vessels in the nasal passage, reducing a stuffy nose. Together, both of them effectively reduce allergic and cold symptoms.

FAQs

How does Alerminic Oral Drops work?

Alerminic Oral Drops contains Chlorpheniramine and Phenylephrine. Chlorpheniramine is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that narrows the small blood vessels, relieving the nose's congestion or stuffiness. Together, Alerminic Oral Drops effectively reduces allergic symptoms.

Can I take Alerminic Oral Drops if I need to undergo surgery?

No, you should not take Alerminic Oral Drops if you need to undergo surgery as it may lead to excessive drowsiness and sleepiness when given along with anesthesia. Please inform your doctor before surgery if you are taking Alerminic Oral Drops as the doctor may stop it 72 hours before the surgery.

Can I take Alerminic Oral Drops with anti-depressant medicines?

It is not recommended to take Alerminic Oral Drops along with any anti-depressant medication as it may lead to unpleasant side-effects or any drug interaction. Also, Alerminic Oral Drops should be taken at least 15 days after your last dose of anti-depressants.

How dose Alerminic Oral Drops work?

Alerminic Oral Drops is a combination drug containing Chlorpheniramine (anti-histamine) and Phenylephrine (decongestant), primarily used to treat common cold symptoms like runny nose, congestion, watery eyes, sneezing. Chlorpheniramine being an anti-histamine blocks histamine in the body, which is known to cause common cold symptoms. Phenylephrine helps in shrinking the blood vessels in the nasal passage, thereby reducing stuffy nose. Together, both of them effectively reduce the symptoms of cold and allergies.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take Alerminic Oral Drops and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Does Alerminic Oral Drops cause drowsiness?

Alerminic Oral Drops is known to cause drowsiness and sleepiness. Hence, you are recommended to take it in the nighttime if you are experiencing excessive drowsiness in the day and avoid driving a car or do anything that require mental alertness.