Uses, Side Effects, Price of Alakast FA 10mg/120mg/200mg Tablet:

Alakast FA 10mg/120mg/200mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the prevention of asthma. It relieves allergy symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness. It also helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe.

Alakast FA 10mg/120mg/200mg 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 healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, skin rash, itching, breathing difficulty, and headache. 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 may 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 worsen your sleepiness.

Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

USES OF Alakast FA 10mg/120mg/200mg Tablet

• Asthma

Benefits of Alakast FA 10mg/120mg/200mg Tablet:

Asthma is a condition in which your airways become narrow and as a result, breathing becomes difficult. Alakast FA 10mg/120mg/200mg Tablet works by relaxing the muscles of the airways and widens it. It also gives relief from congestion or stuffiness by loosening mucus and helping to cough out. This makes you breathe easy and gives relief from symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing. Regular exercise and yoga can help improve the symptoms of asthma in the long term, in addition to improving overall health.

SIDE EFFECTS OF Alakast FA 10mg/120mg/200mg Tablet:

The majority of adverse effects are temporary and go away as your body becomes used to the medication. If they persist or you're concerned about them, speak with your doctor.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Rash
• Increased white blood cell count
• Increased transaminase level in blood

Caution :

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Keep away from direct sunlight.

FAQs

Q1. What should be avoided while taking Alakast FA 10mg/120mg/200mg Tablet? Do not take it with any fruit juices (such as apple, orange, or grapefruit) as they might make the drug less effective. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Alakast FA 10mg/120mg/200mg Tablet. Drinking alcohol will increase the severity of drowsiness or sleepiness caused by Alakast FA 10mg/120mg/200mg Tablet.

Q2. Can I stop Alakast FA 10mg/120mg/200mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved? No, Alakast FA 10mg/120mg/200mg Tablet should be continued as advised by the doctor. If you experience any problem due to the use of Alakast FA 10mg/120mg/200mg Tablet, inform your doctor.

Q3. Can the use of Alakast FA 10mg/120mg/200mg Tablet cause dizziness? Yes, the use of Alakast FA 10mg/120mg/200mg Tablet can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is better to rest for some time and resume once you feel better.