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compositionComposition:AMBROXOL-60MG+LORATADINE-5MG
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Alastin-AM Tablet 10's
Alastin-AM Tablet 10's
Alastin-AM Tablet 10's
Alastin-AM Tablet 10's
Alastin-AM Tablet 10's

Alastin-AM Tablet 10's is used to treat cough. It contains Ambroxol and Loratadine, which works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. Also, it blocks the action of histamine (chemical causing allergic symptoms) and reduces the allergic reaction. In some cases, it may cause side effects such as sleepiness, upset stomach, headache, or allergic reaction. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

AMBROXOL-60MG+LORATADINE-5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Leeford Healthcare Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Alastin-AM Tablet 10's

Alastin-AM Tablet 10's is an oral medicine prescribed to help relieve cough associated with allergies, respiratory tract irritation, and thick mucus build-up. It combines an allergy-relieving medicine with a mucus-thinning medicine to make breathing easier. This dual-action treatment helps clear congestion while soothing persistent throat irritation.

Managing both allergy symptoms and a cough at the same time can be tiring and uncomfortable. With regular use as prescribed, many people experience gradual relief as the medicine begins to control allergy symptoms and clear mucus.

For the best results, take this medicine consistently at the same time each day as directed by your healthcare provider. You can take it with or without food, though taking it with water is recommended. Staying well hydrated and avoiding dry air or heavy dust can also help the medicine work more effectively.

While taking Alastin-AM Tablet 10's, some people may experience mild side effects such as dry mouth, mild sleepiness, or a mild upset stomach. If you develop severe symptoms, such as a high fever, sudden skin rash, or difficulty breathing, please contact your doctor right away.

Talk to your doctor before starting Alastin-AM Tablet 10's if you have liver or kidney disease, as you may need a lower dose or a longer interval between doses. Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to loratadine, ambroxol, or any of the other ingredients.

Tell your doctor if you take other cold or allergy medicines, drink alcohol, or smoke, as these may increase drowsiness or affect treatment. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or an older adult, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine to ensure it is appropriate for you.

Although loratadine and ambroxol have well-established individual safety profiles, clinical data on this fixed-dose combination are more limited. Always use this medicine exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider.

Uses of Alastin-AM Tablet 10's

Alastin-AM Tablet 10's is used to treat cough and allergy-related symptoms. The detailed uses of Alastin-AM Tablet 10's are as follows:

  • Allergic cough: Relieves persistent coughs triggered by environmental allergens while clearing excess mucus and stopping symptoms like sneezing and a runny nose.
  • Respiratory tract disorders: Helps clear thick, sticky phlegm from the lungs in conditions such as bronchitis or asthma when allergic symptoms are also present.
  • Allergic rhinitis with congestion: Reduces nasal congestion, throat irritation, watery eyes, and runny nose while promoting the clearance of chest secretions.

Key Benefits

  • This medicine provides dual-action relief by treating both allergy symptoms and chest congestion simultaneously. This may reduce the need for multiple medicines and simplify your treatment routine.
  • Thinning and loosening thick mucus helps make your cough more productive, so mucus can be cleared more easily. This may reduce chest discomfort and make breathing more comfortable.
  • It also helps relieve sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, and itching while causing less drowsiness than many older antihistamines, allowing most people to continue their usual daily activities.
Side effects of Alastin-AM Tablet
Here are the steps to cope with constipation as a side effect of medication:
  • Inform your doctor about your constipation symptoms. They may adjust your medication or advise alternative treatments.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking sufficient of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help soften stool and promote bowel movements.
  • Increase fibre intake by eating foods high in fibre, such as fruits, whole grains, vegetables and legumes, to help bulk up the stool.
  • Establish a bowel routine by trying to go to the bathroom at the same time each day to train your bowels.
  • Engaging in regular exercise, like walking or yoga, can support in bowel movement stimulation.
  • Consult your doctor if constipation persists, and discuss alternative treatments or adjustments to your medication.
Here are the steps to Dry Mouth (xerostomia) caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dry mouth symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to help keep your mouth moist and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Chew sugar-free gum or candies to increase saliva production and keep your mouth moisturized.
  • Use saliva substitutes, such as mouthwashes or sprays, only if your doctor advises them to help moisturize your mouth and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Avoid consuming smoking, alcohol, spicy or acidic foods, and other irritants that may aggravate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Schedule regular dental check-ups to keep track of your oral health and handle any dry mouth issues as they arise.

Directions for Use

  • Take Alastin-AM Tablet 10's with or without food or as advised by a doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication, to ensure the safety.
  • Swallow the medicine as a whole with glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

How Alastin-AM Tablet 10's Works

Alastin-AM Tablet 10's contains two active ingredients that work together to relieve allergy symptoms and clear mucus from the airways. • Loratadine, is an antihistamine. It blocks the action of histamine, a natural chemical released during allergic reactions. This helps reduce sneezing, a runny nose, an itchy throat, itchy or watery eyes, and other allergy symptoms. • Ambroxol, is a mucolytic (mucus-thinning medicine). It breaks down the structure of thick mucus, making it thinner and less sticky. This allows the lungs' natural cleaning system to remove mucus more easily through coughing, helping clear the airways.
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Alcohol

Caution

Alastin-AM Tablet 10's if taken along with alcohol may increase drowsiness and cause excessive sleepiness. So, to avoid any unpleasant side effects, alcohol should not be consumed along with Alastin-AM Tablet 10's.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Alastin-AM Tablet 10's is a Category C pregnancy drug and is not recommended for pregnant women, especially in the first 3 months, as it may cause harm to the unborn baby.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Avoid breastfeeding while taking Alastin-AM Tablet 10's as it may be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects in the baby.

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Driving

Unsafe

Alastin-AM Tablet 10's is known to cause drowsiness, which might impair judgment, so do not drive a car or operate any machinery which requires concentration.

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Liver

Caution

Take Alastin-AM Tablet 10's with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Alastin-AM Tablet 10's with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Caution

Alastin-AM Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 6 years of age. Alastin-AM Tablet 10's in oral solution form is given for children below 6 years in doses prescribed by a doctor.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Please inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease before using Alastin-AM Tablet 10's. Your doctor will prescribe it only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Alastin-AM Tablet 10's can be given in elderly patients with caution due to increased risk of adverse effects.

What if I have taken an overdose of Alastin-AM Tablet 10's

If you suspect an overdose, seek emergency medical care immediately. You can go to the nearest hospital. Symptoms of overdose may include extreme drowsiness, rapid heartbeat, severe headache, or severe stomach pain.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water or warm fluids, such as herbal teas, daily to help the medicine thin and loosen chest mucus.
  • Use a cool-mist humidifier in your bedroom or living space to add moisture to the air, which helps soothe dry, irritated airways.
  • Identify your personal allergy triggers, such as dust, pollen, mould, or pet dander, and take steps to minimise your exposure to them.
  • Avoid smoking and stay away from secondhand smoke, as tobacco smoke damages the airways and prevents mucus from clearing properly.

Have a query?

How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Alastin-AM Tablet 10's to start to work: Alastin-AM Tablet 10's ideally shows its action within 30 minutes after administration. The time for which the effects of Alastin-AM Tablet 10's last: The effect of Alastin-AM Tablet 10's lasts for 24 hours.

What if you forget to take Alastin-AM Tablet 10's

If you miss a dose of Alastin-AM Tablet 10's, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

Drug Warnings

  • If using the liquid form, check the medicine before each use. Do not use it if it looks cloudy, contains particles, or has changed colour.
  • Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine, as it may increase drowsiness and reduce alertness.
  • Take care when driving or operating machinery until you know how this medicine affects you.
  • If your cough or allergy symptoms do not improve within 7 days, or if they worsen or are accompanied by a high fever, please contact your doctor.
  • Tell your healthcare provider if you are scheduled for allergy skin testing, as loratadine may affect the test results.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions:

  • Taking this medicine alongside other antihistamines, cough syrups, or cold remedies can increase the risk of dry mouth, blurred vision, and severe drowsiness.
  • Certain antibiotics, such as erythromycin, or antifungal medications may increase the concentration of this medicine in your body, which can make side effects more likely.
  • Medicines that slow down brain activity, such as sleeping pills, sedatives, muscle relaxants, or anxiety medications, can cause extreme drowsiness when combined with this treatment.

 

 

No Drug - Drug interactions found in our data. We may lack specific data on this medicine and are actively working to update our database. Consult your doctor for personalized advice

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Drug-Food Interactions

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Drug-Food Interactions:

  • Alcohol: Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine, as it can increase drowsiness, dizziness, and reduce alertness.
No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[ANTIHISTAMINES/ANTIALLERGIC]

FAQs

Alastin-AM Tablet 10's is used to treat cough. Coughing (dry or productive) is the body's way of clearing irritants (such as allergens, mucus, or smoke) from the airways and preventing infection.
Alastin-AM Tablet 10's contains Ambroxol and Loratadine. Ambroxol‚ works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. Loratadine acts by blocking histamine's action (a chemical that causes allergic symptoms) and reducing the allergic reaction.
Yes, Alastin-AM Tablet 10's is generally not known to interact or show any unpleasant side effects if taken in patients with diabetes. But if you observe any unwanted side effects or something that bothers you, please visit a hospital or inform your doctor.
No, you are not recommended to stop taking Alastin-AM Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor as it may worsen cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Alastin-AM Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Alastin-AM Tablet 10's, please consult your doctor.
Yes, Alastin-AM Tablet 10's may cause severe skin reactions in some people. It is not necessary for everyone taking Alastin-AM Tablet 10's to have skin reactions. However, if you notice a skin rash including lesions of the nose, throat, mouth, genitals, or eyes, stop taking Alastin-AM Tablet 10's and consult a doctor immediately.
No, you should not take Alastin-AM Tablet 10's if you have asthma as it might worsen your condition and lead to breathing problems.
No, Alastin-AM Tablet 10's is not an antibiotic. It is a combination medicine containing a mucolytic agent (ambroxol) and an antihistamine (loratadine).
Alastin-AM Tablet 10's starts working within 30 minutes. Keep taking Alastin-AM Tablet 10's for the prescribed duration to treat your condition effectively.
Yes, Alastin-AM Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness or sleepiness. So, do not drive a car or operate any machinery which requires concentration unless you are alert.
No, do not drink alcohol while taking Alastin-AM Tablet 10's as it may increase drowsiness. To avoid any unpleasant side effects, alcohol should not be consumed along with Alastin-AM Tablet 10's.
You should avoid taking other antihistamines unless advised by your doctor, as combining them may increase drowsiness, dry mouth, and other side effects. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist before taking additional allergy medicines.
This medicine is generally more suitable for a cough with thick mucus because ambroxol helps thin and loosen phlegm. If you have a dry, tickly cough without mucus, consult your doctor to determine the most appropriate treatment.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Leeford Healthcare Limited , Leo House, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, Dugri-Dhandra Road, Near Joseph School , Ludhiana-141116.
Other Info - ALA0103

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