Alavert-D is a non-prescription medication licensed to treat cold and allergy symptoms. This article from the eMedTV site provides a more in-depth look at this medication, including specific uses, potential side effects, and general dosing guidelines.
Common Alavert-D side effects include fatigue, dizziness, and dry mouth. This eMedTV resource lists other common side effects, as well as rare but potentially serious problems that should be reported to a doctor, such as chest pain or seizures.
Allergy symptoms and nasal congestion due to the common cold can be relieved with Alavert-D. This eMedTV Web page discusses these Alavert-D uses in more detail, describes how the medication works, and covers its use in children.
For adults and children age 12 and older, the recommended Alavert-D dose is one tablet twice daily. This eMedTV Web segment contains other important dosing information for Alavert-D, including suggestions on when and how to take the medicine.
Ketoconazole, blood pressure medicines, and MAOIs can potentially cause drug interactions with Alavert-D. This eMedTV resource lists other medications that can cause interactions and describes the potentially negative effects that may result.
You should avoid taking Alavert-D if you have certain medical conditions, such as glaucoma or diabetes. This eMedTV Web page explains who else should not take the drug and lists other important precautions and warnings with Alavert-D to be aware of.
