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Alert 180 MG Syrup
Manufactured byVasu Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
ContainsFexofenadine
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Description
Alert 180 MG Syrup is a very effective and potent medication to treat allergic symptoms associated with rhinitis and urticaria. These symptoms include a runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, itching, hives, etc.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Alert 180 MG Syrup
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Alert 180 MG Syrup
Vomiting
Headache
Coughing
Diarrhea
Painful menstruation
Pain in the arms and legs
Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
Difficulty in breathing
Uses of Alert 180 MG Syrup
What is it prescribed for?
Allergic Rhinitis
This medicine is used in the treatment of the condition called allergic rhinitis (inflammation of the nose due to overreaction of the immune system due to external factors like allergens). The usual signs and symptoms for allergic rhinitis are stuffy or runny nose, itchy and watery eyes, redness or sneezing nose etc and sometimes swelling in the eyes.
Chronic Utricaria
This medicine is used in the treatment of the condition called uticaria (a type of rash triggered due to many factors like medicine, food, or any external factors that may result in red and itchy rashes, raised bumps on the skin, etc.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The effect of this medicine can be observed within 1-2 hours of administration.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 12-14 hours.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known allergy to fexofenadine or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
General warnings
Drowsiness
This medicine does not cause drowsiness upon consumption. However, this can happen in some rare cases especially if the medicine taking an overdose or taking with alcohol may cause dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue and dry mouth
Use in children
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 6 months of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
Liver disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of liver function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Kidney disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of worsening the patient's condition. Close monitoring of kidney function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Missed Dose
Take/Administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
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.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Erythromycin
Ketoconazole
Rifampicin
Antacids
Disease interactions
Impaired kidney function
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Close monitoring of kidney function tests, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Liver Disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver disease due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of liver function tests, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
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
Information not available.
Take/Administer this medicine as advised by the doctor. Do not take in larger amounts than advised. It is advised to take this medicine at the same time every day. Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed to prevent the spread of infection. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine works by reducing a chemical substance called histamine from the body.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Antihistamines
Schedule
Schedule H
Fexofenadine: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2020 [cited 5 March 2020]. Available from:
Fexofenadine [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [cited 5 March 2020]. Available from:
Fexofenadine - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2020 [cited 5 March 2020]. Available from:
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Information on this page was last updated on 19 Mar 2020
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