AIRFLO 10mg Tablet 14s works by blocking the response of certain specific chemicals that cause allergic responses in the body.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for AIRFLO 10mg Tablet 14s

Headache severe

Stomach pain severe

Chest tightness severe

Joint pain severe

Difficulty in swallowing severe

Pus in urine severe

Agitation and anxiety

Skin rash

Heart burn

Pain in the ears

Blurred vision

Influenza

Infection of the airways

Churg-Strauss syndrome severe

Churg-Strauss syndrome severe

Uses of AIRFLO 10mg Tablet 14s
What is it prescribed for?

Asthma
AIRFLO 10mg Tablet 14s is used for the prevention and maintenance of asthma. This medicine also helps in relieving the symptoms of chronic asthma.

Allergic rhinitis
AIRFLO 10mg Tablet 14s is used for relieving the symptoms of allergic rhinitis. The allergic condition could be seasonal or non-seasonal and long lasting.

Bronchospasm
AIRFLO 10mg Tablet 14s is also used for the prevention of sudden narrowing of airways, which can cause breathing difficulties. This medicine is used mostly for exercise induced bronchospasm.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
The effect of this medicine can be observed after 1-3 hours of administration.

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

Safe with Alchohol?
You are advised to restrict or minimize the consumption of alcohol while using this medicine. Report any unwanted effects to the doctor on priority.

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

Usage in pregnancy?
Use of this medicine in pregnant women should be avoided unless clearly needed. Consult your doctor and discuss the possible risks and benefits before taking this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?
Use of this medicine should be avoided unless clearly needed. The risk of adverse effects in the infant is fairly low but caution should be exercised. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a history of allergy to AIRFLO 10mg Tablet 14s or any other component present with it in the dosage form.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
Use of this medicine in pregnant women should be avoided unless clearly needed. Consult your doctor and discuss the possible risks and benefits before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding
Use of this medicine should be avoided unless clearly needed. The risk of adverse effects in the infant is fairly low but caution should be exercised. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

General Warnings

Acute asthma
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients having an acute and severe attack of asthma.

Medicine induced bronchospams
This medicine is not recommended for use if the bronchospasm is due to a medicine being taken.

Liver disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients having an impaired liver function.

Behaviour and mood changes
This medicine can cause changes in behavior and mood. Symptoms like agitation, irritability, anxiety, unusual dreams, suicidal thoughts should be reported to the doctor. Caution is advised while giving this medicine to people with pre-existing psychiatric disorders.

Phenylketonuria
This medicine should be used with caution in patients having Phenylketonuria as some component of this medicine can cause adverse effects.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. The missed dose should be skipped if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose.

Overdose
Contact your doctor if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms may include stomach pain, sleeplessness, vomiting, and agitation.

Interactions
Interaction with Medicines

Carbamazepine moderate

Fluconazole moderate

Phenytoin moderate

Phenobarbital moderate

Disease interactions

moderate
Report the incidence of a liver disease or impaired liver function to the doctor before receiving this medicine. Clinical safety monitoring may be required if the impairment is severe. Caution is advised for patients having mild to moderate liver impairment.

Lab interactions

General Instructions

Take AIRFLO 10mg Tablet 14s as instructed by the doctor. Follow all the uptake instructions mentioned on the label. This medicine can be taken with or without food. The quantity consumed should not be higher than the prescribed dose.

Other details

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

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

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