Histafree 120 MG Tablet

Histafree 120 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 Histafree 120 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 Histafree 120 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 Histafree 120 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.

Histafree 120 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 Histafree 120 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

• 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

• Dyspepsia

• Dysmenorrhea

• Viral Infections

• 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 can be observed within 1-2 hours of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  It 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?

  It 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 medication.

• 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.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Histafree 120 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Histakind 120 MG Tablet

  Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Rhinofex 120 MG Tablet

  Astrazeneca Pharma India Ltd

• Fexova 120 MG Tablet

  Ipca Laboratories Pvt Ltd.

• Nasivion Allergy 120 MG Tablet

  Merck Consumer Health Care Ltd

• Glycigon 80 MG Tablet

  Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt.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?

  In case of an overdose, doctor should be consulted immediately.

Fexofenadine (active constitutent) is an active metabolite of terfenadine and like terfenadine it competes with histamine for H1-receptor sites on effector cells in the gastrointestinal tract, blood vessels and respiratory tract; it appears that fexofenadine does not cross the blood brain barrier to any appreciable degree, resulting in a reduced potential for sedation.

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 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, Histafree 120 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

  Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients <12 years of age has not been established. Histafree 120 MG Tablet is classified in FDA pregnancy category C and no data is yet available evaluating its use in breast-feeding women.

• 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 Histafree 120 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Histafree tablet is a medication which has Fexofenadine as an active element present in it. This medicine performs its action by inhibiting the release of histamine.

• Ques : What are the uses of Histafree 120 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Histafree 120 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 Histafree 120 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Histafree 120 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 Histafree 120 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Histafree 120 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 Histafree 120 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 Histafree 120 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 Histafree 120 MG Tablet work?

  Ans : Histafree 120 MG Tablet starts working within 1 hour of consuming it. The peak benefit of this drug is observed within 6 hours.

• Ques : Does Histafree 120 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 Histafree 120 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 Histafree 120 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 Histafree 120 MG Tablet.

• Ques : How should I take Histafree 120 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 Histafree 120 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Do not consume juices like grapefruit juice, orange juice and apple juice if you are on the course of medication with Histafree 120 MG Tablet.

• Ques : Can Histafree 120 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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