Alatrol 10

Introduction

Alatrol 10 belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used to treat various allergic conditions such as hay fever, conjunctivitis and some skin reactions, and reactions to bites and stings. It relieves watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching. Alatrol 10 can be taken with or without food. The dose required for you may vary depending on what you are taking it for. This medicine is usually taken in the evening but follow the advice of your doctor on how to take it. You may need this medicine only on days you have symptoms, but if you are taking it to prevent symptoms you should take it regularly. If you miss doses or stop taking it earlier than advised, your symptoms may come back. This medicine is generally very safe. The most common side effects include feeling sleepy or dizzy. These are usually mild and go away after a couple of days as your body adjusts. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects persist or worry you. You should avoid alcohol while taking this medicine. Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have any kidney problems or epilepsy. Your dose may need to be modified or this medicine may not be suitable. Some other medicines can interact with this medicine so let your healthcare team know what else you are taking. You should also talk to your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, although it is not thought to be harmful.

Uses of Alatrol 10

• Allergic conditions
• Side effects of Alatrol 10

Common

• Sleepiness

How to use Alatrol 10

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. Alatrol 10 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Alatrol 10 works

Alatrol 10 is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body.

Quick Tips

• Your doctor has prescribed Alatrol 10 to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes.
• It’s much less likely to make you feel sleepy than other similar medications.
• It is okay to take Alatrol 10 with most other medications as it has few drug interactions.
• Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Alatrol 10 can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
• Do not drink alcohol while taking Alatrol 10 as it may cause increased sleepiness.
• Stop taking Alatrol 10 at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.