ZEALON 10mg Tablet 10s

ZEALON 10mg Tablet 10s works by reducing a chemical substance called Histamine from the body.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for ZEALON 10mg Tablet 10s

• Headache
• Drowsiness
• Unusual tiredness and weakness
• Sleeplessness
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhea
• Hives and wheezing severe
• Difficulty in breathing severe
• Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet severe
• Impaired liver function severe
• Influenza
• Upper respiratory tract infection

Uses of ZEALON 10mg Tablet 10s

What is it prescribed for?

• Allergic rhinitis

  ZEALON 10mg Tablet 10s is used for temporary treatment of symptoms of seasonal allergies which may include runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing etc.

• Utricaria

  ZEALON 10mg Tablet 10s atadine is also used for the treatment of symptoms of Utricaria namely skin rashes, hives, and bumps.

When not to use?

• Impaired liver function

  This medicine should be administered with caution if the patient has an impaired liver function. The recommended dosage regimen should be followed.

• Impaired kidney function

  This medicine should be administered with caution if the patient has an impaired kidney function. The recommended dosage regimen should be followed.

• Use in elderly

  This medicine is not recommended for use in the elderly as the risk of adverse effects are very high.

• Phenylketonuria

  This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from Phenylketonuria especially when Phenylalanine is present along with the active component which is ZEALON 10mg Tablet 10s .

• Sedation

  This medicine generally doesn't cause sedation. However, caution should be exercised and activity requiring a high level of mental alertness should be avoided after taking this medicine. The likelihood of sedation is high if it is consumed along with alcohol or other medications known to cause sedation.

• Bruised hives

  This medicine should not be used for hives that are bruised or blistered.

Take ZEALON 10mg Tablet 10s as prescribed by the doctor. You should ensure that consumption does not exceed the daily prescribed limit. Consult your doctor if symptoms do not improve or get worse after taking this medicine.

• Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
• To be taken as instructed by doctor
• May cause sleepiness

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