Alerid D Strip Of 10 Tablets
Medical Description
Alerid-D tablet is a combination medicine containing cetirizine and phenylephrine. Cetirizine has anti allergic properties and phenylephrine is a decongestant. Alerid-D tablet relieves symptoms of co
mmon cold, allergy, hay fever, and pollen grains/dust allergies. It treats a runny nose, sneezing, itching of the eyes, nose or throat, red eyes, and water from the eyes. It also decreases nasal blockage. Cetirizine stops the action of a substance called histamine, a chemical formed in the body in certain allergic conditions. Phenylephrine works by narrowing the blood vessels causing relief in nasal congestion.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹48.46 |
You Save | ₹15.30 (24% on MRP) |
Contains | Cetirizine(5.0 Mg) + Phenylephrine(10.0 Mg) |
Uses | Allergies, common cold |
Side effects | Nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, headache, tiredness |
Therapy | COUGH COLD PREPARATION |
Uses of ALERID D STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
- Alerid-D tablet is used to provide relief of the symptoms of common cold, allergy, hay fever, and pollen grains/dust allergies like a runny nose, sneezing, itching of the eyes, nose or throat, red eyes, and watering from the eyes. ...
- It is also used to decrease nasal congestion.
Contraindications of ALERID D STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
- If you are allergic to cetirizine, phenylephrine, or any of the other ingredients of Alerid-D tablet.
- If you have kidney disease, heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, eye condition called angle-closure glaucoma, hyperactive thyroid, enlarged prostate gland.
- If you have a tumour of the adrenal gland called pheochromocytoma.
- If you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) medicine or have taken it within 14 days.
Side effects of ALERID D STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Sleepiness
- Headache
- Tiredness
Precautions and Warnings of ALERID D STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have difficulty in urination.
- You experience fits/seizures.
- You are unable to digest some sugars.
- You develop itching or rash over the body after you stop taking this medicine.
- You are taking this medicine for more than 7 days.
- You do not get relief after taking this medicine.
Directions for Use of ALERID D STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
- Take this medicine with or without food as prescribed by your doctor.
- Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not cut, break, or chew the medicine.
- Do not consume more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
Storage and disposal of ALERID D STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
- Store Alerid-D tablet at a temperature not above 25°C in a cool and dry place.
- Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Dosage of ALERID D STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of ALERID D STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
How Does It Work?
- Alerid-D tablet contains cetirizine and phenylephrine as active substances.
- Cetirizine works by opposing the action of a substance called histamine that is responsible for causing allergic symptoms.
- Phenylephrine works by narrowing the blood vessels causing relief in nasal blockage.
Interactions of ALERID D STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Alerid-D tablet works or Alerid-D tablet itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interactions.
- In particular, if you are taking other decongestant medicines and medicines used in heart diseases.
Content Details

Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD CCEBDM Diabetology

Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Why does taking Alerid-D tablet cause sleepiness?
Q: Does Alerid-D tablet help in relieving cough?
Q: Should I take Alerid-D tablet if I am engaged in work that needs alertness and higher concentration?
Q: Can I take Alerid-D tablet for a longer duration?
Q: What is the use of Alerid-D?
- Alerid-D is used to provide relief of the symptoms of common cold, allergy, hay fever and pollen grains/dust allergies like a runny nose, sneezing, itching of the eyes, nose or throat, red eyes and watering from the eyes....
Q: Is Alerid-D and cetirizine the same?
References
- Cetirizine 10 mg Film-Coated Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPc) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 12 Apr 2022]
- Phenylephrine - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPc) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 12 Apr 2022]
- Cetirizine and Alcohol/Food Interactions [Internet]. Drugs.com. 2022 [cited 12 Apr 2022]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 12 Apr 2022]
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