Side Effects:

Common Headache, Drowsiness, Nausea, Dizziness.

Expert advice for Alerfex 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 Alerfex for an allergic reaction?
Alerfex is an antihistaminic drug. Alerfex 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 Alerfex 180mg is used for long term allergic skin reactions (chronic idiopathic urticaria) such as itching, swelling, and rashes. Please consult your doctor before taking Alerfex for any allergic reaction.

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

Q. Is Alerfex better than cetirizine?
Both cetirizine and Alerfex 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 Alerfex at 12 hours postdose. Always consult your doctor regarding its use.

Q. Can I take Alerfex for hives (urticaria)?
Urticaria, commonly known as hives can be acute or chronic. Alerfex 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 Alerfex for itchy skin?
Alerfex 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 Alerfex for food allergy?
It is not recommended to use Alerfex for food allergy.

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Does Alerfex stop itching?
Alerfex 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 Alerfex expire?
Yes, Alerfex 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 Alerfex cause dementia?
Alerfex 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 Alerfex raise blood sugar?
Alerfex is not known to raise blood sugar. Please consult your doctor if you have increased blood sugar after taking Alerfex.

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Is Alerfex better than cetirizine?
Alerfex and cetirizine belong to the same class of medicines known as antihistamines with similar action. However, Alerfex 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 Alerfex safe?
Alerfex is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

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

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

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

Q. Is Alerfex a stimulant?
Alerfex is not a stimulant. Alerfex 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 Alerfex with cetirizine?
Alerfex 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 Alerfex with loratadine?
Loratadine will increase the level or effect of Alerfex by decreasing its metabolism (breakdown). Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.

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

Q. Can I take Alerfex with paracetamol?
Alerfex 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 Alerfex with ibuprofen?
Alerfex 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.