ALERGO 5mg/5ml Syrup (60ml) DRUG CATEGORY: Antihistamine/ H1-receptor Antagonist MECHANISM OF ACTION: ALERGO competes with histamine for binding at H1-receptor sites on the effector cell surface, resulting in suppression of histaminic edema, flare, pruritus and other allergic conditions. INDICATIONS: Chronic idiopathic urticaria, Perennial allergic rhinitis, Seasonal allergic rhinitis, Allergic asthma, Physical urticaria, Atopic dermatitis. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: ALERGO can be taken without regard to food consumption. ALERGO can be taken with or without water. Adults and Children 6 Years and Older: ALERGO 5mg or 10mg/day. Children 2 to 5 Years: 2.5 mg (½ teaspoon) to 5 mg (1 teaspoon) per day Children 6 months to <2 years: 2.5 mg (½ teaspoon) once daily. The dose in children 12 to 23 months of age can be increased to a maximum dose of 5 mg per day, given as ½ teaspoon (2.5 mg) every 12 hours. PRESENTATION: ALERGO syrup is available in glass bottle of 120ml (5mg/5ml) |