Manufacturer: Eris Lifesciences Ltd
Salt Composition : Levocetirizine(5mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Alerfix Tablet can be taken with or without food. The dose required by you may vary depending on what you are taking it for. This medicine is usually taken in the evening, but follow the advice of your doctor on how to take it. You may need this medicine only on days you have symptoms, but if you are taking it to prevent the symptoms then you should take it regularly. If you miss doses or stop taking it earlier than advised, your symptoms may come back.
Levocetirizine acts by blocking the action of histamine, a natural substance produced by the body during an allergic reaction and improves allergic symptoms like sneezing, watery eyes, throat irritati.
Levocetirizine exhibited linear pharmacokinetics over the therapeutic dose range in adult healthy subjects. Levocetirizine is rapidly and extensively absorbed following oral administration. In adults, peak plasma concentrations are achieved 0.9 hour after administration of the oral tablet.
Drug-Disease Interaction: ALERFIX TABLET is contraindicated in kidney disease, epilepsy (fits), urinary bladder problem (Urinary Tract Obstruction) and alcoholism.
Alerfix Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Alerfix Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Use with caution
Use with caution Below 9years: Contraindicated
Levocetirizine 5 mg film-coated tablets are indicated in the symptomatic treatment of allergic rhinitis (including persistent allergic rhinitis) and urticarial in adults and children aged 6 ears and above.
Moderate interactions of levocetirizine include:
clobazam.
hyaluronidase.
lurasidone.
phenelzine.
ritonavir.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Alerfix Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Your doctor has prescribed Alerfix Tablet to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes.
As compared to other similar medications, it is much less likely to make you feel sleepy.
Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication as it may cause increased sleepiness.
Stop taking Alerfix Tablet at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alerfix Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Is Alerfix Tablet a steroid? What is it used for?
No, Alerfix Tablet is not a steroid. It is an anti-allergic medication which is used to relieve the symptoms of allergy. It relieves runny nose, sneezing and redness, itching and watering of the eyes caused by hay fever or seasonal allergies. It also relieves similar symptoms caused due to allergies to substances, such as dust mites, animal dander and mold. Additionally, it is helpful in treating symptoms of hives, including itching and rash.
Q. Does Alerfix Tablet make you tired and drowsy?
Yes, Alerfix Tablet can make you feel tired, sleepy and weak. If you have these symptoms, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery. Consult your doctor if not sure.
Q. How long does it take for Alerfix Tablet to work?
Alerfix Tablet starts working and showing improvement within an hour of taking it. However, it may take a little longer to notice the full benefits.
Q. Can I take Alerfix Tablet and Fexofenadine together?
Sometimes the doctor may advise you to take two different antihistamines together if you are being treated for a severe itchy rash. If you are taking Alerfix Tablet during the daytime, your doctor may prescribe another antihistamine for the night which causes sleepiness, especially if the itch makes it difficult for you to sleep.
Q. Is it safe to take Alerfix Tablet for a long time?
Alerfix Tablet is safe if used as prescribed by your doctor. Moreover, it is unlikely to harm you if you take it for a long time. But, it is best to take Alerfix Tablet for only as long as you need it.
Q. For how long should I continue Alerfix Tablet?
The duration for which the medicine needs to be taken depends on the problem being treated. For instance, if you are taking it for an insect bite, you may need it for a day or two. While, if you are taking it to prevent symptoms of chronic allergic rhinitis (inflammation of nose) or chronic urticaria, you may need to take Alerfix Tablet for a longer time. Talk to your doctor if you are unsure about the duration of using Alerfix Tablet
