Aglor Am Strip Of 10 Tablets

Aglor AM tablet is a combination medicine. It is used to treat cough and cold. It contains two active ingredients namely loratadine and ambroxol.

Loratadine stops the effect of a substance called histamine to reduce allergic symptoms. Excess mucus secretion is decreased by ambroxol. This combined effect gives relief to the patient.

Consult your doctor if you are having a history of allergies or any liver problems. If pregnant or breastfeeding. This medicine may interfere with the result of skin tests for allergies, so inform your doctor before taking the test.

Dosage

Overdose

Consult your doctor if you take more tablets and observe some side effects. No serious problems are expected. However, you may get symptoms like headache, increased heartbeat, or feeling sleepy.

Missed a Dose

If you missed the dose of medicine, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose. Continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Loratadine helps to reduce allergic symptoms by stopping the effects of a substance called histamine. Ambroxol acts by decreasing the excess mucus secretion.

Directions for Use

• The tablet should be swallowed whole with a drink of water.
• Do not break or chew the tablet.
• It may be taken with or without food.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Aglor Am tablet during pregnancy?

The use of this tablet is not recommended during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Aglor Am tablet while breastfeeding?

This medicine is not recommended if you are breastfeeding as it passes into the mother's milk. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Driving

Can I drive if I take Aglor Am tablet?

Yes. There is rarely any chance of dizziness. However, avoid driving if you feel dizzy.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Aglor Am tablet?

No effect of alcohol has been observed with this medicine. If you consume alcohol regularly, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have an intolerance to some sugars like lactose, inform your doctor before taking this medicine.
• You have any problem with the liver.
• You are going to take any skin tests for allergies. This medicine may affect the test results. Consult your doctor before taking this tablet.
• Headache, tiredness, difficulty sleeping, and increased appetite may occur in some individuals with the use of this medicine.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to the active substances or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
• If you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
• If you have any liver problems.
• If you are going to have any skin tests for allergies. Talk to your doctor before taking this tablet. This is because it may affect the test results.

Side effects

• Tiredness
• Headache
• Difficulty sleeping
• Increased appetite

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Certain medicines may interfere with the effect of the Aglor Am tablet.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are taking to avoid any possible interaction.

Storage and disposal

• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not use this medicine after its expiry date.
• Store in the original package.
• Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Aglor Am tablet used for?

Aglor Am tablet helps relieve cough and cold. It decreases mucus secretion and allergic symptoms.

How Aglor Am tablet works?

Aglor Am tablet has two active ingredients loratadine and ambroxol. Loratadine acts by stopping the effects of a substance called histamine, which helps to reduce allergic symptoms. Ambroxol helps in decreasing excess mucus secretion.