Eralet 50Mg Tablet
About Eralet 50Mg Tablet
Eralet 50Mg Tablet is used for treating allergic conditions like urticaria or hay fever. It is also used as an over-the-counter sleeping pill similar to other sedating antihistamines. The active constituent of this medication is an alkylamine derivative, a histamine H1-receptor antagonist with anticholinergic and moderate sedative effects. Besides all of its uses, it is also found in eyedrops used to treat allergic conjunctivitis.
Eralet 50Mg Tablet is usually marketed in combination with other medications, instead of being sold as a stand-alone drug. For example, Neo Citran contains Eralet 50Mg Tablet in its composition.
Dosage includes half to one tablet 3 times daily for adults and half a tablet 3 times daily for children (5 to 10 years of age). Eralet 50Mg Tablet is not recommended for children under the age of 5 years. To avoid travel sickness, an individual is advised to take the first dose at least 30 minutes prior to travelling.
Side effects of using Eralet 50Mg Tablet include drowsiness or bradycardia. Overdose may cause sleep disorders and even seizures if taken in combination with alcohol. It may also lead to lowered levels of adrenaline (epinephrine) which may in turn cause loss of consciousness, if taken in combination with cortisol in long term and hence should be avoided.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Eralet 50Mg Tablet
Common Cold Symptoms
Urticaria
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the contraindications of Eralet 50Mg Tablet ?
Hypersensitivity
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Eralet 50Mg Tablet ?
Allergic Skin Reaction
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Eralet 50Mg Tablet
Is It safe with alcohol?
Eralet 50Mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol. Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Women who are pregnant must consult doctor before using this medication.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
Although it is considered safe to drive after taking this medicine, if the patient experiences side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness or feels sleepy after taking the medicine, then it is recommended that they avoid driving or handling any heavy machinery.
Does this affect kidney function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.
Is it habit forming?
The drug is not known to have habit forming tendencies.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the substitutes for Eralet 50Mg Tablet ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Eralet 50Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Avil 50mg Tablet
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Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
If you miss a dose of Pheniramine, 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.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
Eralet 50Mg Tablet is an antihistamine and anticholinergic that is used to treat hay fever. It works by inhibiting the action of histamine. To do so the drug molecules bind with histamine H1 receptor proteins present is effector cells.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the interactions of Eralet 50Mg Tablet ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Alcohol
This medicine does not have any negative interactions with alcohol, and hence it is safe to take with alcohol, however, consumption of alcohol with this medicine may increase the intensity of some of its side effects and may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness.
Interaction with Medicine
Interaction with Food
The drug is not known to have any negative interactions with food, so it may be taken with or without food.
FAQs about Eralet 50Mg Tablet
Ques : What is Eralet 50Mg Tablet?
Ans : Eralet 50Mg Tablet is an antihistamine medicinal drug that contains Eralet 50Mg Tablet as the main element present in it. This medication acts as histamine antagonists that are used for the treatment and prevention from diseases such as hay fever, allergic rhinitis, pruritus, and allergic dermatoses. Eralet 50Mg Tablet is also used to control common cold, flu, allergies, watery eyes, running nose, itchy throat, and breathing troubles.
Ques : What are the uses of Eralet 50Mg Tablet?
Ans : Eralet 50Mg Tablet is a medication, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as hay fever, allergic rhinitis, pruritus, and allergic dermatoses. Apart from these, it can also be used to treat conditions like common cold, flu, allergies, watery eyes, running nose, itchy throat, sneezing, flu and breathing troubles. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using Eralet 50Mg Tablet to avoid undesirable effects.
Ques : What are the side effects of Eralet 50Mg Tablet?
Ans : Eralet 50Mg Tablet is a medication which has some commonly reported side effects. These side effects may or may not occur always and some of them are rare but severe. This is not a complete list and if you experience any of the below-mentioned side effects, contact your doctor immediately. Here are some side effects of Eralet 50Mg Tablet which are dizziness, hallucinations, upset stomach, stomach pain, sleeping troubles, constipation, itching, and rashes. It is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of Eralet 50Mg Tablet.
Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Eralet 50Mg Tablet?
Ans : Eralet 50Mg Tablet should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects. It is a prescribed medication. It is important to dispose of expired and unused medications properly to avoid health problems.
Ques : Can I take paracetamol with Eralet 50Mg Tablet?
Ans : Yes, they are used together in conditions when the patient has a fever along with symptoms of allergy (like running nose, tearing of eyes, etc).
Ques : Is Eralet 50Mg Tablet good for a cold?
Ans : It is effective in controlling symptoms of cold tearing of eyes, nasal stuffiness, and nasal discharge.
Ques : Can Eralet 50Mg Tablet cause sleep?
Ans : This drug has strong sleep-inducing effects. It is not recommended if a person is involved in any work that requires mental alertness.
Ques : Can Eralet 50Mg Tablet cause weight loss?
Ans : No, this drug does not cause weight loss.
Ques : Are Eralet 50Mg Tablet and chlorpheniramine same?
Ans : No, both are different. They are similar in chemical structure and both are older antihistamines. Eralet 50Mg Tablet does not contain chlorine in it whereas Chlorpheniramine does.
Ques : Can I take vitamin C with Eralet 50Mg Tablet?
Ans : Yes, vitamin C has a role in improving immunity so it is given with Eralet 50Mg Tablet for relieving the symptoms of common cold.
Ques : Can the use of Eralet 50Mg Tablet increase blood pressure?
Ans : This drug does not cause an increase in blood pressure. Please consult your doctor if you have increased blood pressure after taking Eralet 50Mg Tablet as it would require proper diagnosis and treatment.
Ques : Is Eralet 50Mg Tablet a steroid?
Ans : No, it is not a steroid. It is an antihistaminic medicine used in the treatment of some allergic conditions.
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