Side Effects:

Common Headache, Drowsiness, Nausea, Dizziness.

Expert advice for Allergo Tablet

Do not take fexofenadine with any fruit juices (such as apple, orange, or grapefruit).
Take the disintegrating tablet on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
Avoid using antacids within 15 minutes before or after taking this medicine. It can make it harder for your body to absorb this medication.
Leave about 2 hours between the time that you take fexofenadine and your indigestion remedy.
There may be other drugs that can affect fexofenadine. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all medications you use.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking fexofenadine: if you have problems with your liver or kidneys, if you have or ever had heart disease, since this kind of medicine may lead to a fast or irregular heartbeat, if you are elderly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can I take Allergo for an allergic reaction?
Allergo is an antihistaminic drug. Allergo is used to treat the symptoms of hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis) such as sneezing, itchy and runny nose and red, itchy and watery eyes and Allergo 180mg is used for long term allergic skin reactions (chronic idiopathic urticaria) such as itching, swelling, and rashes. Please consult your doctor before taking Allergo for any allergic reaction.

Q. Is Allergo a stimulant?
Allergo is not a stimulant. It belongs to a group of medicines known as antihistamines.

Q. Is Allergo better than cetirizine?
Both cetirizine and Allergo are antihistamines. Both medications work well for the treatment of seasonal hay fever and urticaria, but their effect may vary upon individual response. Cetirizine has shown to produce greater relief of seasonal allergic rhinitis symptoms than Allergo at 12 hours postdose. Always consult your doctor regarding its use.

Q. Can I take Allergo for hives (urticaria)?
Urticaria, commonly known as hives can be acute or chronic. Allergo 180mg is used to relieve symptoms like itching, swelling, and rashes that occur with long term allergic skin reactions (chronic idiopathic urticaria). Talk to your doctor for the treatment of hives.

Q. Can I take Allergo for itchy skin?
Allergo is used to relieve symptoms like itching, swelling, and rashes that occur with long term allergic skin reactions (chronic idiopathic urticaria). If you are suffering from itchy skin, please consult your doctor before taking any medicines as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Can I take Allergo for food allergy?
It is not recommended to use Allergo for food allergy.

Q. Can I take Allergo for a rash?
Allergo is used to relieve itching, swelling, and rashes that occur with long term allergic skin reactions (chronic idiopathic urticaria). If you are suffering from itchy skin, please consult your doctor before taking any medicines as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Can I take Allergo for wasp sting?
It is not recommended to use Allergo for the wasp sting.

Q. Can I take Allergo for a bee sting?
It is not recommended to use Allergo for bee sting.

Q. Can I take Allergo for mosquito bites?
It is not recommended to use Allergo for mosquito bites.

Q. Does Allergo keep you awake?
Allergo can cause sleepiness as a side effect. However, Allergo can also cause difficulty in sleeping (insomnia) and sleeping problems in some people. The effect of Allergo on sleep is variable.

Q. Does Allergo cause weight gain?
Allergo is not reported to cause weight gain. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Allergo.

Q. Does Allergo stop itching?
Allergo can help to stop itching associated with hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis) and long term allergic skin reactions (chronic idiopathic urticaria). Please consult your doctor before taking any medicine for itching as it may require a proper diagnosis of the underlying disease and treatment.

Q. Does Allergo expire?
Yes, Allergo does expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date mentioned on the pack. You must check the expiry date before using any medicine.

Q. Does Allergo cause dementia?
Allergo is not known to cause dementia. Please consult your doctor if you have any signs and symptoms of dementia as it would require proper diagnosis and management.

Q. Does Allergo raise blood sugar?
Allergo is not known to raise blood sugar. Please consult your doctor if you have increased blood sugar after taking Allergo.

Q. Does Allergo effect blood pressure?
Allergo is not known to effect blood pressure. Please consult your doctor if you experience blood pressure changes after taking Allergo.

Q. Does Allergo cause insomnia?
Allergo can cause difficulty in sleeping (insomnia) as a side effect. However, Allergo can also cause sleepiness in some people. The effect of Allergo on sleep is variable. Talk to your doctor in case you experience sleep problems while taking Allergo.

Q. Does Allergo contain codeine?
Allergo does not contain codeine. However, always check the label of a drug for the complete list of all ingredients in a medicine.

Q. Does Allergo effect the contraceptive pill (birth control pill)?
Allergo hydrochloride has not shown to effect the contraceptive pill. However, please consult your doctor before taking Allergo if you are already taking contraceptive pills.

Q. Is Allergo a steroid?
Allergo is not a steroid. Allergo belongs to a group of medicines known as antihistamines.

Q. Is Allergo better than cetirizine?
Allergo and cetirizine belong to the same class of medicines known as antihistamines with similar action. However, Allergo is non-sedative while cetirizine does cause some sedation. Also, their effect may vary upon individual response. Always follow doctor's advice regarding its use.

Q. Is Allergo safe?
Allergo is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Does Allergo make you feel drowsy?
Drowsiness is a common side effect of Allergo. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive drowsiness after taking Allergo.

Q. Is Allergo over the counter?
Allergo is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It is a prescription medicine.

Q. Is Allergo a decongestant?
Allergo is not a decongestant. Allergo belongs to a group of medicines known as antihistamines and is used to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis and allergic skin reactions (chronic idiopathic urticaria). Decongestants are medicines that relieve congestion by reducing swelling, inflammation and mucus formation in the nose making it easier for a person to breathe. Their main action is activation of alpha-adrenergic receptors which vasoconstricts (narrows) blood vessels. Examples of decongestants are pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine.

Q. Is Allergo anticholinergic?
Allergo is not an anticholinergic. Allergo belongs to a group of medicines known as antihistamines.

Q. Is Allergo a stimulant?
Allergo is not a stimulant. Allergo belongs to a group of medcines known as antihistamines and is used to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis and allergic skin reactions (chronic idiopathic urticaria).

Q. Can I take Allergo with cetirizine?
Allergo and cetirizine both belong to the same group of medicines known as antihistamines with similar action. Although there are no reported drug interactions, please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Allergo with loratadine?
Loratadine will increase the level or effect of Allergo by decreasing its metabolism (breakdown). Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Allergo with omeprazole?
Allergo can be taken with omeprazole. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Allergo with citalopram?
Allergo can be taken with citalopram. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Allergo with prednisone?
Allergo can be taken with prednisone. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Allergo with amoxicillin?
Allergo can be taken with amoxicillin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Allergo while having high blood pressure?
Allergo does not effect blood pressure. Always share your medical history with your doctor before taking any medicines.

Q. Can I take Allergo with paracetamol?
Allergo can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Allergo with ibuprofen?
Allergo can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.