Nasorest 8mg Capsule belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used in the treatment of various allergic conditions. It relieves symptoms like itching, swelling and rashes. Nasorest 8mg Capsule may be taken with or without food. The dose may vary depending on what you are taking it for. Take it as it has been prescribed by your doctor. You may need this medicine only on days you have symptoms, or you may need to take it every day to prevent symptoms from happening. If you stop taking it earlier than advised, your symptoms may come back. The most common side effect is dizziness. This is usually mild and goes away after a couple of days as your body adjusts. Consult your doctor if it persists or worries you. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any problems with your liver or kidneys or with your heart as antihistamines can cause your heart to beat faster. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine. It usually does not impair your ability to drive, but you should not drive if it makes you feel sleepy or dizzy.

If you miss a dose of Nasorest 8mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class::Triprolidine Analog|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::RESPIRATORY|Action Class::H1 Antihistaminics (second Generation)

• Q. Q. Is Nasorest 8mg Capsule the same as Diphenhydramine??
  Ans: No, Nasorest 8mg Capsule and Diphenhydramine are different medicines. However, they belong to the same group of medicines called antihistamines (medicine to relieve allergy). Both medicines have similar actions, though their uses and effects may vary. Diphenhydramine belongs to the first generation of antihistamines which have sedative (sleep-inducing) effects, whereas Nasorest 8mg Capsule belongs to a newer generation of antihistamines which have non-sedative effects.
• Q. Q. Is Nasorest 8mg Capsule effective??
  Ans: Yes, Nasorest 8mg Capsule is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Nasorest 8mg Capsule too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
• Q. Q. Does Nasorest 8mg Capsule cause anxiety??
  Ans: No, Nasorest 8mg Capsule is not known to cause anxiety. However, if you have any symptoms of anxiety such as irritability, restlessness, lack of concentration, racing thoughts or unwanted thoughts, fatigue or sweating, excessive worry, fear, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), nausea and palpitations, it may be due to some other reason that needs to be taken care of. Please consult your doctor for better understanding of your condition otherwise your condition may worsen.
• Q. Q. Is Nasorest 8mg Capsule an anticholinergic??
  Ans: Antihistamines often have anticholinergic activity, however, Nasorest 8mg Capsule belongs to a newer generation which is non-sedative and has a low potential to act on the central nervous system; Nasorest 8mg Capsule lacks significant anticholinergic activity.
• Q. Q. Is acrivastine better than cetirizine??
  Ans: Nasorest 8mg Capsule and Cetirizine belong to the same category of medicines called antihistamines. Both are safe and equally effective in treatmenting allergic symptoms.
• Q. Q. Can I take acrivastine with cetirizine/ loratadine??
  Ans: There are no reports which suggest any drug interaction (negative effect) between Nasorest 8mg Capsule and cetirizine/ loratadine if both are used together. However, this does not confirm that it is safe to take these drugs together. Always consult a doctor before taking any other medicine while using Nasorest 8mg Capsule.
• Q. Q. How long does Nasorest 8mg Capsule last??
  Ans: The effect of Nasorest 8mg Capsule may last for around 2 hours in your system after a single dose. While, it may last approximately 5 hours after multiple recommended doses.

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