Belair tablet 5 mg 10?s works by blocking the action of a natural substance produced by the body called histamine which is responsible for causing allergic symptoms.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Belair tablet 5 mg 10?s

Sleepiness severe

Headache severe

Blurred vision

Runny Nose and Cough severe

Dry mouth

Diarrhea

Nausea or Vomiting

Difficulty in passing urine

Uses of Belair tablet 5 mg 10?s
What is it prescribed for?

Allergic Rhinitis
Belair tablet 5 mg 10?s is used to treat the symptoms associated with seasonal and long-term rhinitis.

Utricaria
Belair tablet 5 mg 10?s is used to treat chronic skin complications associated with utricaria.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
The effect of this medicine can be observed within an hour of oral administration.

Duration of Effect
The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 24 hours.

Safe with Alchohol?
Alcohol should not be consumed while receiving this medicine since it may increase the risk of side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, and loss of concentration. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you consume alcohol during treatment with this medicine.

Is it habit forming?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Belair tablet 5 mg 10?s.

Kidney Disease
Belair tablet 5 mg 10?s is not recommended for use in patients with end-stage kidney disease and creatinine clearance less than 10 ml/min due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. It is not recommended for use in children below 12 years with an impaired kidney function.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

General Warnings

CNS Depression
Belair tablet 5 mg 10?s may cause mild to moderate CNS depression resulting in sleepiness, difficulty in concentrating, etc. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience these side effects during treatment with this medicine.

Alcohol
Belair tablet 5 mg 10?s is not recommended for use by patients who consume alcohol on a regular basis due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects.

Other Medicines
Belair tablet 5 mg 10?s may increase the risk of sleepiness and impaired thinking when taken with medicines that are sedatives or tranquilizers. It is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs or supplements before beginning treatment with Belair tablet 5 mg 10?s.

Elderly population
This medicine should be used with caution in the elderly population due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects. Appropriate dose adjustments may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

Infants
Belair tablet 5 mg 10?s is not recommended for use in children younger than 6 months of age. Safety and effectiveness of this medicine are not clinically established for such patients.

Urinary retention
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with spinal cord lesions or prostatic hyperplasia since it may increase the risk of urinary retention.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions
Interaction with Medicines

Alprazolam moderate

Clobazam moderate

Codeine moderate

General Instructions

Take Belair tablet 5 mg 10?s with or without food. Do not take in larger amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Other details

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Causes sleepiness

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