Alert 180 MG Syrup

Alert 180 MG Syrup helps in treating symptoms of seasonal allergy like itchy throat, itchy eyes, sneezing or runny nose, itchy skin and hives. This medication belongs to drug antihistamine which blocks a chemical substance in the body called histamine that is responsible for allergy related symptoms in the body. It is advised to avoid this medication if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.

There are certain precautions that need to be adhered to before taking this medication. Consult with your physician before taking Alert 180 MG Syrup with other medications. You also need to follow certain guidelines like take this 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.

Alert 180 MG Syrup 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 Alert 180 MG Syrup 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.

• Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis

  Alert 180 MG Syrup helps in treating the symptoms of seasonal allergies which may include runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing etc.

• Chronic Utricaria

  Alert 180 MG Syrup helps in treating symptoms of Urticaria namely skin rashes, hives and bumps.

• Allergy

  Use of Alert 180 MG Syrup is not recommended if you have a history of allergy to it or any other ingredient present within the dosage form.

• 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

• How long is the duration of effect?

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

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of Alert 180 MG Syrup can be observed within 1-2 hours of oral administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Alert 180 MG Syrup should be used with caution in pregnant women. All the potential benefits and associated risks should be considered. Consult your doctor before taking this medication.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Alert 180 MG Syrup should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking it.

• Are there any 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.

Alert 180 MG Syrup selectively inhibits the peripheral H1 receptors thereby reducing the histamine levels in the body. It specifically acts on allergies caused in the stomach and intestine, blood vessels and airways leading to the lung.

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

  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 medication 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

  Erythromycin

  Report the use of either of the medicine to the doctor. You may require a dose adjustment and a safety test to use these medicines together. Do not stop the use of any medication without consulting your doctor.

  Ketoconazole

  Report the use of either of the medicine to the doctor. You may require a dose adjustment and a safety test to use these medicines together. Do not stop the use of any medication without consulting your doctor.

  Rifampin

  Report the use of either of the medicine to the doctor. You may require a dose adjustment and a safety test to use these medicines together. Do not stop the use of any medication without consulting your doctor.

  Antacids

  Antacids should not be administered with this medicine as the efficacy of Fexofenadine may get reduced. Fexofenadine should be taken at least 2 hours before any antacid is consumed. You may require a dose adjustment and safety monitoring while taking them together.

• Interaction with Disease

  Impaired Kidney Function

  This medication 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.

• 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.

• Ques : What is Alert 180 MG Syrup?

  Ans : Fexofenadine is a salt which performs its action by treating allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes by obstructing the effects of histamine in the body. Fexofenadine is used to treat conditions such as Seasonal allergic rhinitis and Chronic Urticaria.

• Ques : What are the uses of Alert 180 MG Syrup?

  Ans : Fexofenadine is a salt, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Seasonal allergic rhinitis and Chronic Urticaria. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using Fexofenadine to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Alert 180 MG Syrup?

  Ans : Fexofenadine is a salt which has some commonly reported side effects. These side effects may or may not occur always and some of them are rare but severe. This is not a complete list and if you experience any of the below-mentioned side effects, contact your doctor immediately. Here are some side effects of Fexofenadine which are as follows: 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, and Difficulty in breathing, Difficulty in swallowing. It is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of Fexofenadine.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Alert 180 MG Syrup?

  Ans : "Fexofenadine should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects. It is a prescribed medication.