PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Gravol Tablet is used to treat and prevent various allergic conditions. It provides relief from allergic symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, itching, rashes, redness, and watery eyes. It is also used to treat nausea, vomiting, and vertigo associated with motion sickness.
Gravol Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it exactly as your doctor has prescribed. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Take the medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. In case, you have missed any doses, take the next dose as soon as you remember it. However, you should never take a double dose.
Sleepiness is the most common side effect of this medicine. Avoid driving or attention-seeking activity. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing it. In some cases, it may cause dryness of mouth. Drink plenty of water and maintain good oral hygiene to prevent dry mouth.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have glaucoma or have any gastro-related issues or have asthma. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Generally, it is advised to avoid alcohol while on treatment.
USES OF GRAVOL TABLET
- Treatment of Allergic conditions
- Motion sickness
BENEFITS OF GRAVOL TABLET
In Treatment of Allergic conditions
Gravol Tablet is used to treat many different inflammatory and allergic conditions. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions and prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It helps relieve symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching, and other allergic-type reactions. If you are not sure why you are being given this medicine, ask your doctor.
This medicine is given orally (by mouth). You should always take it as it has been prescribed for you. Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice. This can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Because this medicine weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.
In Motion sickness
Motion sickness is a condition caused due to motion during travel. You may experience spinning sensation (vertigo), nausea or vomiting as a result of this condition. Gravol Tablet helps treat these symptoms effectively. Take it as prescribed by the doctor to get maximum benefit.
SIDE EFFECTS OF GRAVOL TABLET
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Gravol
- Sleepiness
- Dryness in mouth
HOW TO USE GRAVOL TABLET
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Gravol Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
HOW GRAVOL TABLET WORKS
Gravol Tablet is an antihistaminic medication. It blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, congestion, itching, and other allergic reactions.
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
Gravol Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
Gravol Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
Gravol Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Larger doses or prolonged use of Gravol Tablet may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby.
Driving
Gravol Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
There is limited information available on the use of Gravol Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
There is limited information available on the use of Gravol Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.