Alsert 0.5mg/25mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat depression. It is a combination medicine which calms the brain by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells. It also increases the levels of some chemical messengers in the brain and improves mood.

Alsert 0.5mg/25mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Alsert 0.5mg/25mg Tablet1 and Alsert 0.5mg/25mg Tablet2.

Uses of Alsert Tablet

Depression

Benefits of Alsert Tablet

In Depression

Alsert 0.5mg/25mg Tablet works by affecting the balance of certain chemicals (such as serotonin) in the brain. It helps improve mood and feelings of wellbeing, relieve anxiety and tension, helps you sleep better, and increase your energy level. It is an effective antidepressant but may cause drowsiness. You need to take it regularly as it is prescribed for it to be most effective and should not stop taking it suddenly.

Side effects of Alsert 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 Alsert

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Confusion
Memory impairment
Uncoordinated body movements
Drowsiness
Tiredness
Delayed ejaculation
Anorgasmia (decreased orgasm)
Low sexual desire

How to use Alsert 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. Alsert 0.5mg/25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Alsert 0.5mg/25mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Alsert 0.5mg/25mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Alsert 0.5mg/25mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Alsert 0.5mg/25mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Alsert 0.5mg/25mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Alsert 0.5mg/25mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Alsert 0.5mg/25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Alsert 0.5mg/25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Alsert 0.5mg/25mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Alsert Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Alsert 0.5mg/25mg Tablet, 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.

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Quick tips

Alsert Tablet

Alsert 0.5mg/25mg Tablet is prescribed for the treatment of depression.
Inform your doctor immediately if you get thoughts about harming yourself or ending your life.
It is also advisable to inform your doctor if you get aggressive, anxiety, trouble sleeping, an increase in activity or talking more than what is normal for you, and other unusual changes in behavior or mood.
Do not stop taking Alsert 0.5mg/25mg Tablet unless your doctor tells you to do so. Stopping treatment suddenly can cause problems and your doctor will probably want you to reduce your dose gradually when this becomes necessary.
Avoid the use of Alsert 0.5mg/25mg Tablet along with certain medications like aspirin, warfarin, ibuprofen, or naproxen as it might increase the risk of bleeding.
Inform your doctor if you observe changes in appetite or weight.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other antidepressant.
If you have diabetes, you will be asked to monitor your blood glucose level regularly as Alsert 0.5mg/25mg Tablet may affect the levels of sugar in your blood.
Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Patient concerns

DEPRESSION SUFFERING FROM DEPRESSION

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Depression is a persistent state of sadness that is the result of interaction between one's inner biological and psychological state and gets triggered of with environmental stressors. Reactive depression is in response to a situation like loss, sickness, trauma etc. Endogenous depression occurs without any noticeable environmental stressors. Psychological symptoms include lack of interest, negative thinking, irritability, frustration, feeling demotivated etc. Somatic symptoms like fatigue/ weakness/ lack of sleep/ lack of appetite and other physical symptoms are common. Anxiety is common. In severe cases one may feel helpless and hopeless enough to wish for death or attempt suicide. Treatment includes physical and psychiatric work up following which medicines can be prescribed. In milder cases, psychotherapy or counselling is recommended.

Depression,anexity,body. Laziness Depression anxiety,f ear,body laziness

Dr. Ankur Kumar Tanwar

Ayurveda

Ok since how many months you are suffer from

Depression, anexity less sleep Chasing depression since last almost 9 years. But first depression episode was in 1998 immediately after recovering from maleria

Dr. Kirti Tandel

Psychiatry

Hello Mr. PATIENT is one of the most leading cause of morbidity worldwide. It is more prevalent than what it is thought to be. So I appreciate your fight against depression and may you stay healthy physically and mentally as well. Visit your psychiatrist regularly and have a good compliance with your medicines as well. Take care.

depression,tension,loneliness,fear

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Sunilkumar depression 8year old

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

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FAQs

Alsert Tablet

Can I stop taking Alsert 0.5mg/25mg Tablet if I feel well?

No, you should continue to take Alsert 0.5mg/25mg Tablet even if you feel well. If you stop taking Alsert 0.5mg/25mg Tablet suddenly, serious withdrawal problems may occur. Consult your doctor instead of stopping it yourself, your doctor might decrease your dose gradually.

Can the use of Alsert 0.5mg/25mg Tablet cause sleepiness?

Yes, Alsert 0.5mg/25mg Tablet can make you feel sleepy. Avoid driving, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities till you know how this medicine affects you.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Alsert 0.5mg/25mg Tablet?

Keep this medicine in the container or pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

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Alsert 0.5mg/25mg Tablet

Introduction of Alsert Tablet

Uses of Alsert Tablet

Benefits of Alsert Tablet

In Depression

Side effects of Alsert Tablet

Common side effects of Alsert

How to use Alsert Tablet

Safety advice

What if you forget to take Alsert Tablet?

All substitutes

Quick tips

Alsert Tablet

Fact Box

Patient concerns

Patient concerns

FAQs

Can I stop taking Alsert 0.5mg/25mg Tablet if I feel well?

Can the use of Alsert 0.5mg/25mg Tablet cause sleepiness?

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Alsert 0.5mg/25mg Tablet?

Related ayurvedic ingredients

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