Alaspan AM Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of cough. It relieves allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stuffiness. It also thins and loosens mucus, making it easier to cough out.
Alaspan AM 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 stomach upset, headache, and allergic reactions. 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 dizziness and 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 make dizziness worse.
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 it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney and liver diseases. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
Alaspan AM Tablet gives relief from cough by loosening thick mucus and making it easier to cough it out. It also makes it easier for air to move in and out of your airways. This reduces the frequency of coughing and makes you feel better. Alaspan AM Tablet also relieves allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Along with medications, drink enough lukewarm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.
SIDE EFFECTS OF ALASPAN AM 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 Alaspan AM
Upset stomach
Headache
Sleepiness
Allergic reaction
HOW TO USE ALASPAN AM 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. Alaspan AM Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
HOW ALASPAN AM TABLET WORKS
Alaspan AM Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Ambroxol and Loratadine, which relieves cough. Ambroxol is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Loratidine is an antiallergic that treats runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing.
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Alaspan AM Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alaspan AM 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Alaspan AM Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Alaspan AM Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Alaspan AM Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alaspan AM Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Alaspan AM Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Alaspan AM Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE ALASPAN AM TABLET?
If you miss a dose of Alaspan AM 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.
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