alero 180mg tablet - Fexofenadine (180mg) medicine

Alero 180mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects

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Fexofenadine (180mg)

🏭 Meditouch Wellness 📦 Varies by brand 💊 Allopathy 📅 Updated: Aug 21, 2026

📋 Prescription Required 💊 Generic Available

Medically Reviewed

SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 21, 2026

What is alero 180mg tablet used for?

Alero 180mg Tablet contains Fexofenadine, an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, and hives. It works by blocking histamine, a substance that causes allergic reactions. Take it as prescribed, usually once daily.

Generic Name: Fexofenadine
Manufacturer: Meditouch Wellness
Form: Allopathy
Pregnancy Category: C
Prescription Required: Yes

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💊 alero 180mg tablet Uses & Benefits

Seasonal allergic rhinitis, Chronic idiopathic urticaria

Off-label uses: Atopic dermatitis, Eosinophilic esophagitis

📋 Drug Information

Generic Name(s)	Fexofenadine
Brand Name	Allegra
Manufacturer	Meditouch Wellness
Packaging / Form	Varies by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic Class	RESPIRATORY
Action Class	H1 Antihistaminics (second Generation)
Route of Administration	Oral
Storage	Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F); protect from moisture and light.
Shelf Life	As per manufacturer

🔬 Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionRapidly absorbed after oral administration; peak plasma concentration achieved in 1-3 hours.

DistributionWidely distributed; volume of distribution approximately 5.4-5.8 L/kg.

Protein Binding60-70% bound to plasma proteins, primarily albumin.

MetabolismMinimal hepatic metabolism; undergoes negligible metabolism via CYP450 system.

Half-Life14.4 hours (range 11-15 hours).

Excretion80% excreted unchanged in feces, 11% in urine.

BioavailabilityApproximately 33% (oral).

Onset of Action1 hour.

Peak Plasma Time1-3 hours.

Duration of Action24 hours.

How It Works

Selective peripheral H1-receptor antagonist; blocks histamine-mediated effects.

Mechanism Steps

1Histamine released from mast cells during allergic reaction.

2Fexofenadine binds to peripheral H1 receptors.

3Blocks histamine from binding to H1 receptors.

💡 How to Take alero 180mg tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

Dosage Timeline

🌅 Morning ✅ ☀️ Afternoon ❌ 🌆 Evening ✅ 🌙 Night ❌

⚠️ Side Effects of alero 180mg tablet

✅ Common Side Effects

Headache
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Nausea
Fatigue

🚨 Serious Side Effects

Hypersensitivity reactions (angioedema, anaphylaxis)
Severe skin reactions (rare)

⚠️ Rare Side Effects

Tachycardia
Palpitations
Transaminase elevation

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

🔬 Drug Interactions

⚠️ Drug	Severity	Effect
Erythromycin	Moderate	Increased risk of fexofenadine side effects
Ketoconazole	Moderate	Increased fexofenadine levels
Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium	Moderate	Reduced fexofenadine absorption

🚨 Major Interactions

Erythromycin
Ketoconazole
Itraconazole
Rifampin

⚡ Moderate Interactions

Aluminum/Magnesium-containing antacids
Fruit juices (grapefruit, orange, apple)

ℹ️ Minor Interactions

Cimetidine
Fluoxetine

🍽️ Food Interactions

Fruit juices (grapefruit, orange, apple) may decrease absorption; take with water.

🍷 Alcohol Interaction

No significant interaction; alcohol may increase drowsiness in some individuals.

🛡️ Safety & Warnings

Liver

Low

Kidney

Low

Heart

Low

Pregnancy

Category C

🚫 Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to fexofenadine or any component, Severe renal impairment (CrCl <10 mL/min)

📊 Monitoring Parameters

Renal function (in patients with renal impairment), Symptoms of allergy

🤱 Lactation Safety

Low risk; excreted in breast milk in small amounts; consult physician.

💊 Overdose Management

Supportive care; no specific antidote; hemodialysis not effective.

⏰ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered; skip if almost time for next dose; do not double dose.

👨‍⚕️ Reviewed by Expert

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Last reviewed on: Aug 21, 2026

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⭐ User Reviews

Trusted Reviewer Jul 10, 2026

Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.