Almus Allergy Relief Acrivastine 8mg 12 Pack

Adults and children 12-65 years old: Take 1 capsule up to 3 times a day Do not take more than 3 capsules in 24 hours.

This medicine is not recommended for children aged under 12 years or for adults aged over 65 years.

• Do not take this medicine if:
  • You have ever had a bad reaction to any of the ingredients, or to the antihistamine triprolidine.
  • You have severe kidney disease.
  If any of these apply to you, get advice from a doctor or pharmacist without taking this medicine.
• Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if:
  • You have kidney problems.
  • You are taking any other medicines, including: Sedatives or tranquillisers (used to treat anxiety or sleep disorders), Ketoconazole (an antifungal used to treat fungal infections), Erythromycin (an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections).
  If you are not sure about any of the medicines you are taking, show the bottle or pack to your pharmacist.
• If you are pregnant or breast-feeding: Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
• Special warnings about this medicine:
  • Do not drink grapefruit juice while taking this medicine.
  • This medicine may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Caution should be used when driving or operating machinery. If this product makes you feel drowsy or dizzy, do not drive or operate machinery. This product should not be taken whilst under the influence of alcohol.
  • As with all antihistamines, it is advisable to avoid excessive alcohol consumption when taking this medicine.
  • This medicine contains lactose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
• If you experience any of the following, stop using the medicine and seek immediate medical help: Sudden signs of allergy, including swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue or throat, which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing.
• If you experience any of the following, stop taking this medicine and talk to your doctor: Allergic reactions including rash.
• Other effects which may occur:
  • Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people): Drowsiness
  • Common (may affect upto 1 in 10 people): Dry mouth, Dizziness
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
• Do not store above 30°C. Store in the original package.

• Each capsule contains 8mg acrivastine.
• Other ingredients are lactose monohydrate, sodium starch glycolate, magnesium stearate, titanium dioxide (E171), gelatin.

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