Side Effects:

Common Headache, Drowsiness, Nausea, Dizziness.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Can I take Allerhin d plus for mosquito bites?
It is not recommended to use Allerhin d plus for mosquito bites.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Can I take Allerhin d plus with paracetamol?
Allerhin d plus 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 Allerhin d plus with ibuprofen?
Allerhin d plus 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.