alert 120mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is alert 120mg tablet used for?
Allegra (Fexofenadine) is used to treat RESPIRATORY. It contains Fexofenadine (120mg), which Selective peripheral H1-receptor antagonist; blocks histamine-mediated effects.. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Fexofenadine
- Manufacturer: Alkem Laboratories Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ alert 120mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Seasonal allergic rhinitis, Chronic idiopathic urticaria
Off-label uses: Atopic dermatitis, Eosinophilic esophagitis
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Fexofenadine |
| Brand Name | Allegra |
| Manufacturer | Alkem Laboratories Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| Action Class | H1 Antihistaminics (second Generation) |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from moisture and light. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Selective peripheral H1-receptor antagonist; blocks histamine-mediated effects.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take alert 120mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of alert 120mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Fatigue
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Hypersensitivity reactions (angioedema, anaphylaxis)
- Severe skin reactions (rare)
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Tachycardia
- Palpitations
- Transaminase elevation
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
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๐จ Major Interactions
- Erythromycin
- Ketoconazole
- Itraconazole
- Rifampin
โก Moderate Interactions
- Aluminum/Magnesium-containing antacids
- Fruit juices (grapefruit, orange, apple)
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Cimetidine
- Fluoxetine
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Fruit juices (grapefruit, orange, apple) may decrease absorption; take with water.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
No significant interaction; alcohol may increase drowsiness in some individuals.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to fexofenadine or any component, Severe renal impairment (CrCl <10 mL/min)
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function (in patients with renal impairment), Symptoms of allergy
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Low risk; excreted in breast milk in small amounts; consult physician.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; no specific antidote; hemodialysis not effective.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if almost time for next dose; do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
๐ Substitutes for alert 120mg tablet
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.