Alerid 10 mg Tablet

Alerid 10 mg Tablet is a cetirizine tablet used to relieve allergy symptoms. Each tablet contains cetirizine 10 mg, a second-generation antihistamine that helps reduce sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, and hives. It is commonly used for seasonal allergies and chronic hives in adults and older children as directed by a doctor. Alerid 10 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and is designed for once-daily allergy relief in many patients.

How it works: Cetirizine blocks histamine, a natural substance your body releases during allergic reactions. By reducing histamine effects in the body, Alerid 10 mg Tablet helps ease allergy and hives symptoms from this oral tablet form.

Alerid 10 mg Tablet is the standard full-strength cetirizine tablet and is commonly used when a doctor wants the typical adult dose in one tablet. Compared with lower-strength products, this 10 mg tablet may be more likely to cause drowsiness in some people, so it is often chosen with attention to how the patient feels during the day. Because there are no other strengths or forms of Alerid listed here, this tablet represents the usual cetirizine tablet strength prescribed for many patients.

• Seasonal allergic rhinitis
• Perennial allergy symptoms
• Sneezing and runny nose
• Itchy, watery eyes
• Hives (urticaria)
• Itching related to allergies

• Swallow Alerid 10 mg Tablet whole with water.
• Take it once daily only as prescribed by your doctor.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• If it makes you sleepy, many people take it in the evening.
• Do not crush or chew unless your pharmacist or doctor says it is okay.
• Use the exact tablet strength prescribed; do not take extra tablets to make up a missed dose.

Each Alerid 10 mg Tablet provides cetirizine 10 mg per tablet. Many adults take 10 mg once daily, but the exact schedule depends on the condition being treated and your doctor’s instructions. Do not exceed the maximum daily dose your prescriber recommends; for many adults, the usual maximum is 10 mg in 24 hours unless a doctor specifically directs otherwise.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Cetirizine may include:

• Drowsiness or sleepiness, which may be more noticeable with the 10 mg tablet
• Dry mouth
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Sore throat

• Alerid 10 mg Tablet can cause drowsiness, so use caution when driving or operating machinery.
• Avoid alcohol or keep it very limited, since alcohol can increase sleepiness.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, because cetirizine may need dose adjustment.
• Use extra caution if you are older, because side effects like sleepiness and dizziness may be more bothersome.
• Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using this tablet.
• Do not take more than directed, even if symptoms return before the next dose.
• Check with your doctor before using it if you have trouble urinating or an enlarged prostate.

• Alcohol
• Other medicines that cause drowsiness, such as sleep aids or opioid pain medicines
• Benzodiazepines and anxiety medicines that may increase sedation
• Sedating antihistamines or cold medicines that also contain antihistamines

Store Alerid 10 mg Tablet in the original strip or box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.