Main Ingredients: Brompheniramine + Pseudoephedrine
Allent is the combination of antihistamine and decongestant (pseudoephedrine) given to treat and relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies, common cold and flu as well as upper respiratory tract.
The antihistamine in Allent relieves the symptoms of seasonal allergies and hay fever such as itchy, runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes as well as symptoms of allergic reactions like hives or swelling. The decongestant (pseudoephedrine) in Allent deals with constricting the blood vessels, which in turn reduces the blood, flow to the nasal passages thereby improving the flow of air and reducing nasal secretions.
CAUTION
Use caution when using Allent if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, prostate problems, or hyperthyroidism as it contains the decongestant pseudoephedrine.
Avoid Allent if you have severe high blood pressure, glaucoma, or kidney disease.
Avoid taking Allent within 2 weeks of using an MAO-inhibitor.
Avoid Allent if you are allergic or sensitive to it.
May cause drowsiness or low concentration. Use caution when driving or operating machinery.
ALLENT SIDE EFFECTS
Common side effects of Allent may include drowsiness, agitation, anxiety, headache, fatigue, indigestion, and dry mouth.
Rare side effects may include nausea, nervousness, cough, stuffy nose, and throat irritation.
ALLENT INTERACTION
Allent should not be used within 2 weeks of using an MAO-inhibitor. Check with your physician before combining it with the following:
Beta-blockers
Mecamylamine
Methyldopa
Reserpine
Avoid Allent if you use a pacemaker and take digoxin.
Combining Allent with alcohol, tranquilizers, or narcotic analgesics may cause excessive drowsiness and low concentration.
ALLENT AND PREGNANCY
Though generally considered safe, do not take Allent without the advice of your physician if you are or planning to become pregnant.
Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while taking Allent as it does pass into breast milk.
ALLENT DOSES
Dosages vary for each individual. Consult your physician.
ALLENT OVERDOSE
Symptoms of Allent overdose may include drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, nervousness, and dry mouth.
In case of Allent overdose, seek medical help right away.
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