Alerid Syrup

Composition of Alerid Syrup

Alerid Syrup contains Cetirizine hydrochloride 5 mg/5 mL. It belongs to the Second-generation H1 antihistamine class of medicines.

Uses of Alerid Syrup

• Allergic rhinitis (sneezing
• runny/blocked nose
• itchy/watery eyes)
• Urticaria (hives) and other allergic skin conditions with itching

Key benefits

• Relieves sneezing and runny nose
• Reduces itchy/watery eyes
• Helps control hives and skin itching
• Provides 24-hour allergy relief in many patients

How Alerid Syrup works

Cetirizine is a second-generation antihistamine. It blocks histamine (H1) receptors, reducing allergy symptoms like sneezing, itching, watery eyes and hives. It generally causes less drowsiness than older antihistamines, though sleepiness can still occur in some people.

How to take Alerid Syrup

Take as prescribed by the doctor. Measure with a dosing cup/spoon; can be taken with or without food. If it causes drowsiness, prefer taking it in the evening; do not exceed recommended dose especially in children.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause severe drowsiness, a fast heartbeat, confusion and, in children, agitation and fits. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Alerid Syrup

Most side effects of Alerid are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Sleepiness/drowsiness
• dry mouth
• fatigue
• dizziness
• headache
• nausea
• sore throat

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Alerid Syrup

Warnings and precautions

May cause drowsiness—avoid driving/operating machinery until you know your response. Use with caution in kidney disease (dose adjustment may be needed) and in elderly patients. Do not use without medical advice in very young children; follow pediatric dosing. Seek medical help if severe allergic reaction occurs (swelling of face/lips, breathing difficulty).

Do not take Alerid if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. The sedating antihistamines are not suitable for very young children, or for people with glaucoma or an enlarged prostate, without medical advice.

Interactions with other medicines

Alcohol (increases drowsiness), other CNS depressants/sedatives (sleeping pills, anti-anxiety medicines, opioids), other antihistamines/cough-cold combinations, theophylline (may affect cetirizine clearance in some cases)

How to store Alerid Syrup

Store at room temperature (below 25°C), protect from light and moisture, keep bottle tightly closed. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Alerid Syrup

Taking it at bedtime reduces the impact of any drowsiness. Identify and avoid your triggers where you can — dust, pollen, cold air.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

CIPLA LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

Anti-allergic

Drug class:

Second-generation H1 antihistamine