Allegra 180 MG Tablet

Allegra 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 Allegra 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 Allegra 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 Allegra 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.

Allegra 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 Allegra 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.

• Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis

• Chronic Utricaria

• Other Allergic Conditions

• Allergy

• 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

• 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.

• 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?

  It is found that alcohol consumption with this medicine causes excessive drowsiness. Thus patient must avoid alcohol intake if taking this medicine.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  This medicine usually does not affect the ability of the patient to drive.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution must be taken in patient with kidney disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medication.

• Does this affect liver function?

  This medicine is probably found to be safe to use in patients with liver disease. Kindly consult your doctor for further details.

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

• Histafree 180 MG Tablet

  Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Fexo 180 MG Tablet

  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Glenfine 180 MG Tablet

  Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Fexy 180 MG Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

• Fexocet 180 MG Tablet

  Kivi Labs Ltd

• 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.

This tablet 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

  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, Allegra 180 MG Tablet 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.

• Interaction with Food

  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 Allegra 180 MG Tablet?

  Ans : This tablet 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 Allegra 180 MG Tablet?

  Ans : This 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 Allegra 180 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Side effects include 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.

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

  Ans : This 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 Allegra 180 MG Tablet make you sleepy?

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

• Ques : Can you overdose on Allegra 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 Allegra 180 MG Tablet work?

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

• Ques : Does Allegra 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 Allegra 180 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Take some rest after taking this medicine if you feel dizzy or sleepy. 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 Allegra 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 Allegra 180 MG Tablet.

• Ques : How should I take Allegra 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 Allegra 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 Allegra 180 MG Tablet.

• Ques : Can Allegra 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.

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