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Alernex 180 MG Tablet

Manufacturer :  Alembic Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Fexofenadine
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Alernex 180 MG Tablet

Alernex 180 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of symptoms of seasonal allergy-like itchy throat, itchy eyes, sneezing or runny nose. Itchy skin and hives are also treated with Alernex 180 MG Tablet. This medication is an antihistamine – it blocks a chemical substance in the body called histamine that is responsible for allergy-related symptoms in the body. It is advised to avoid Alernex 180 MG Tablet if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.

There are certain precautions that need to be adhered to before taking the medication. You need to inform your doctor of the following conditions before taking the medication – allergic to any medications, problems in the liver or kidney, pregnancy or plans to become pregnant and whether you are taking dietary supplements or using herbal products.

Consult with your physician before taking Alernex 180 MG Tablet with other medications. You also need to follow certain guidelines while taking this medication – taking the medication orally with water, avoid drinking fruit juice at the time of consumption, and avoid taking antioxidants. Do not overdose if you have missed a dose.

Alernex 180 MG Tablet can result in dizziness if consumed with alcohol. It can also cause disturbances while undergoing skin allergy tests. Elderly people are more susceptible to its effect, so exercise caution. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medication.

Some common side effects of Alernex 180 MG Tablet are stomach upset, dizziness and headache. You may also experience serious side effects like rashes, swelling and vomiting. It is advisable to consult a doctor if you experience these side effects.

Take as directed; do not exceed recommended dose. Store at room temperature in a dry place. Avoid use of other depressants, alcohol, or sleep-inducing medications unless approved by prescriber.

Limited information from overdose describes dizziness, drowsiness, and dry mouth. Not effectively removed by hemodialysis. Doses up to 690 mg twice daily were administered for 1 month without significant adverse effects. Treatment is supportive.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Allergist/Immunologist before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Alernex 180 MG Tablet

    • Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis

    • Chronic Utricaria

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Allergist/Immunologist before using this medicine.

    What are the contraindications of Alernex 180 MG Tablet ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Allergist/Immunologist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Alernex 180 MG Tablet ?

    • Vomiting

    • Headache

    • Cough

    • Diarrhoea

    • Painful Menstruation

    • Pain In The Legs

    • Redness Of Skin

    • Swelling Of Face, Lips, Eyelids, Tongue, Hands And Feet

    • Difficulty In Breathing

    • Difficulty In Swallowing

    • Dysmenorrhea

    • Nausea

    • Dyspepsia

    • Viral Infections

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Allergist/Immunologist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Alernex 180 MG Tablet

    • How long is the duration of effect?

      The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 12-14 hours.

    • What is the onset of action?

      The effect of this medicine can be observed within 1-2 hours of oral administration.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      This medicine should be used with caution in pregnant women. All the potential benefits and associated risks should be considered. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

    • Is it habit forming?

      No habit forming tendencies were reported.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      This medicine should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking it.

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      If alcohol is consumed along with this medicine may cause excessive drowsiness.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      This medicine usually does not affect the patients ability to drive.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      Caution must be taken in patients with kidney disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this mediaction. Dosing adjustment in renal impairment: Recommended initial doses of 60 mg once daily.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      Limited data is available regarding its use in patients with liver disease. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Allergist/Immunologist before using this medicine.

    What are the substitutes for Alernex 180 MG Tablet ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Alernex 180 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Allergist/Immunologist before using this medicine.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Missed Dose instructions

      Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of overdose may include dizziness, restlessness, and confusion. Supportive measures like gastric lavage might be initiated based on the severity of symptoms.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Allergist/Immunologist before using this medicine.

    Where is the Alernex 180 MG Tablet approved?

    • India

    • United States

    • Japan

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Allergist/Immunologist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication works by selectively inhibiting the peripheral H1 receptors thereby reducing histamine levels in the body. It specifically acts on allergies caused in the stomach and intestine, blood vessels and airways leading to the lungs.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Allergist/Immunologist before using this medicine.

      What are the interactions of Alernex 180 MG Tablet ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      • Interaction with Alcohol

        Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
      • Interaction with Lab Test

        Skin allergy test

        Report the use of this medicine before taking a skin allergy test. This medicine can interfere with the results of this test and hence use should be discontinued at least 2-4 days before.
      • Interaction with Medicine

        In two separate studies, fexofenadine 120 mg twice daily (high doses) was coadministered with standard doses of erythromycin or ketoconazole to healthy volunteers and although fexofenadine peak plasma concentrations increased, no differences in adverse events or QTc intervals were observed. It remains unknown if a similar interaction occurs with other azole antifungal agents (eg, itraconazole) or other macrolide antibiotics (eg, clarithromycin).
      • Interaction with Disease

        Impaired Kidney Function

        This medicine should be used with caution in patients having a kidney disease or impaired kidney function. Report any such instance to the doctor before receiving this medicine.

        Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients <12 years of age has not been established. Fexofenadine is classified in FDA pregnancy category C and no data is yet available evaluating its use in breast-feeding women.
      • Interaction with Food

        Fruit juice

        Do not consume large quantities of juices of fruits like grapefruit, orange, and apple while taking this medicine. These food items should be avoided while taking this medicine.

      FAQs about Alernex 180 MG Tablet

      • Ques : What is Alernex 180 MG Tablet?

        Ans : Alernex 180 MG Tablet is a salt which performs its action by obstructing the effects of histamine in the body.

      • Ques : What are the uses of Alernex 180 MG Tablet?

        Ans : Alernex 180 MG Tablet is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Seasonal allergic rhinitis and Chronic Urticaria.

      • Ques : What are the Side Effects of Alernex 180 MG Tablet?

        Ans : Alernex 180 MG Tablet has some reported side effects such as Vomiting, Headache, Coughing, Diarrhea, Painful menstruation, Pain in the arms and legs, Hives and redness of skin, Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Alernex 180 MG Tablet?

        Ans : Alernex 180 MG Tablet should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

      • Ques : Can Alernex 180 MG Tablet make you sleepy?

        Ans : Yes, this drug can make you feel sleepy, infect sleepiness is a common side effect of this medicine.

      • Ques : Can you overdose on Alernex 180 MG Tablet?

        Ans : Do not take an overdose of this drug as this can cause adverse reactions and may increase the risk of side effects like dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, and dry mouth.

      • Ques : How quickly does Alernex 180 MG Tablet work?

        Ans : Alernex 180 MG Tablet starts working within 1 hour of consuming it. The peak benefit of this drug is observed within 6 hours.

      • Ques : Does Alernex 180 MG Tablet relieve symptoms of outdoor and indoor allergies?

        Ans : Yes, this medication can help relieve symptoms that may be caused by outdoor and indoor allergens such as upper respiratory allergies, hay fever, watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing, or itching of the nose or throat.

      • Ques : How to cope with dizziness caused by Alernex 180 MG Tablet?

        Ans : Take some rest after taking this medicine if you feel dizzy or sleep. Do not use heavy machinery or drive and move very slowly. Exercise caution and if there is extreme dizziness, then consult a doctor as soon as possible.

      • Ques : Can I take antacids while taking Alernex 180 MG Tablet?

        Ans : This drug should not be used in combination with antacids as the interaction between them can result in a decreased absorption of Alernex 180 MG Tablet.

      • Ques : How should I take Alernex 180 MG Tablet?

        Ans : This drug should be taken in dose and duration as recommended by the doctor. Do not take an overdose as this can affect your health adversely.

      • Ques : Is there any food or drink that I need to avoid while taking Alernex 180 MG Tablet?

        Ans : Do not consume juices like grapefruit juice, orange juice and apple juice if you are on the course of medication with Alernex 180 MG Tablet.

      • Ques : Can Alernex 180 MG Tablet cause heart problems?

        Ans : Those who suffer from heart disorders should exercise caution and must look out for some other alternative of this medicine.

      References

      • Fexofenadine-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 1 June 2022].Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/fexofenadine

      • Fexofenadine-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 1 June 2022].Available from:

        https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00950

      • FEXOFENADINE Tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 1 June 2022].Available from:

        https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=FEXOFENADINE

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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