Manufacturer: Sanofi India Ltd
Salt Composition : Montelukast(10mg), Fexofenadine(120mg)
Allegra-M Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
Montelukast works by blocking the action of allergic mediator leukotrienes by binding to leukotriene receptors and helps in relieving the symptoms of allergy.
Montelukast causes inhibition of airway cysteinyl leukotriene receptors as demonstrated by the ability to inhibit bronchoconstriction due to inhaled LTD4 in asthmatics. Doses as low as 5 mg cause substantial blockage of LTD4-induced bronchoconstriction.
Pharmacokinetics Absorption: Fexofenadine hydrochloride was rapidly absorbed following oral administration of a single dose of two 60 mg capsules to healthy male volunteers with a mean time to maximum plasma concentration occurring at 2.6 hours post-dose.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Allegra-M
Nausea
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Skin rash
Flu-like symptoms
Headache
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Allegra ODT contains phenylalanine.
Severe kidney (renal) impairment.
Co-administration with fruit juice may decrease efficacy.
Allegra-M Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Allegra-M Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Allegra-M Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Allegra-M is used for the management of symptoms of allergic rhinitis or hay fever such as runny & stuffed nose, blockage in airways, sneezing, itching, watery eyes and other allergic symptoms.
Medicines that act on the brain to produce calmness if taken along with this tablet may reduce the alertness and impairment of the performance. Other medicines such as phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifampin and gemfibrozil should be used cautiously.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Allegra-M Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Allegra-M Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
You have been prescribed Allegra-M Tablet to help relieve symptoms of allergy such as runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and cough.
Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Allegra-M Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Do not drink alcohol while taking Allegra-M Tablet as it may cause increased sleepiness.
Stop taking Allegra-M 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. Allegra-M Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. What is Allegra-M Tablet ?
Allegra-M Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Montelukast and Fexofenadine. This medicine is used to treat allergy symptoms like runny nose, sneeze and cough. It works by lowering the chemicals in the body that cause allergy symptoms.
Q. Can Allegra-M Tablet be stopped when allergy symptoms are relieved?
No, Allegra-M Tablet should be continued as advised by the doctor. If any problems are experienced due to Allegra-M Tablet, consult the doctor for re-evaluation.
Q. Can the use of Allegra-M Tablet cause dizziness?
Yes, the use of Allegra-M Tablet can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is better to rest for some time and resume once you feel better. Do not drive or use any machines.
Q. What should be avoided in food while taking Allegra-M Tablet?
Do not take it with any fruit juices (such as apple, orange, or grapefruit) as they might make the drug less effective. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Allegra-M Tablet as it might increase the severity of drowsiness or sleepiness caused by Allegra-M Tablet.
Q. Will Allegra-M Tablet be more effective if taken in higher doses?
No, taking more of this medicine will not make it more effective, rather it can lead to increased side effects. If the symptoms are getting severe, please consult the doctor for re-evaluation.
Q. What is the recommended storage condition for Allegra-M Tablet?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
