ALLEGRA 120mg Tablet works by reducing a chemical substance called Histamine from the body.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for ALLEGRA 120mg Tablet

Vomiting

Headache

Coughing

Diarrhea

Painful menstruation

Pain in the arms and legs

Hives and redness of skin severe

Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet severe

Difficulty in breathing severe

Difficulty in swallowing severe

Uses of ALLEGRA 120mg Tablet
What is it prescribed for?

Seasonal allergic rhinitis
ALLEGRA 120mg Tablet is used for treating the symptoms of seasonal allergies which may include runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing etc.

Chronic Utricaria
ALLEGRA 120mg Tablet is used for the treatment of symptoms of Utricaria namely skin rashes, hives and bumps.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

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

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

Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?
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.

Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking it.

When not to use?

Allergy
Use of this medicine is not recommended if you have a history of allergy to it or any other ingredient present within the dosage form.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
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.

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

General Warnings

Kidney disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from any form of kidney impairment. Report any such instance to the doctor before consuming this medicine.

Drowsiness
Unlike other anti-allergic medicine, ALLEGRA 120mg Tablet does not cause drowsiness upon consumption. However, this can happen in some rare cases especially if the medicine is taken with alcohol or other medicine.

Pediatric use
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in infants less than 6 months old.

Dosage

Missed Dose
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.

Overdose
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.

Interactions
Interaction with Medicines

Erythromycin moderate

Ketoconazole moderate

Rifampicin moderate

Antacids moderate

Disease interactions

moderate
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.

Food interactions

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.

Lab interactions

General Instructions

Take ALLEGRA 120mg Tablet as prescribed by the doctor. You should ensure that consumption does not exceed the daily prescribed limit. Consult your doctor if symptoms do not improve or get worse after using this medicine.

Other details

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

References

practo.com –
Fexofenadine [Internet].
Available from: https://www.practo.com/medicine-info/fexofenadine-115-api
[cited 4 october 2019].
16 Nov 2017

pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov –
Fexofenadine [Internet].
Available from: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/3348#section=Top
[cited 4 october 2019].
2019-09-29

dailymed.nlm.nih.gov –
Fexofenadine [Internet].
Available from: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=ac0c0247-3b20-445a-84c0-cb7f3939c823
[cited 4 october 2019].
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Additional Information:
One of the following licensed pharmacy from the nearest location will deliver ALLEGRA 120mg Tablet. The details of the licensed pharmacy shall be shared once you request the drugs and the respective pharmacy accepts your request based on valid prescription and availability.

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