Alaspan AM Tablet

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.

• Cough

Cough
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.

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 Loridin AM

• Upset stomach
• Headache
• Sleepiness
• Allergic reaction

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Alaspan AM Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

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.

• This combination medicine helps relieve runny nose, sneezing and productive cough.
• Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
• Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Alaspan AM Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
• Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause increased sleepiness.
• Stop taking Alaspan AM Tablet at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
• Inform your doctor if your cough persists for more than 14 days.

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