Alifex AM 10mg/120mg/200mg Tablet
Alifex AM 10mg/120mg/200mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the prevention of asthma. It relieves allergy symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness. It also helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe.
Alifex AM 10mg/120mg/200mg Tablet
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Alifex AM 10mg/120mg/200mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the prevention of asthma. It relieves allergy symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness. It also helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe.
Alifex AM 10mg/120mg/200mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the prevention of asthma. It relieves allergy symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness. It also helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe.
Alifex AM 10mg/120mg/200mg 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.
The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, skin rash, itching, breathing difficulty, and headache. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.
Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
03Uses
Asthma
04How To Use
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. Alifex AM 10mg/120mg/200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Alifex AM 10mg/120mg/200mg Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Montelukast, Fexofenadine and Acebrophylline. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist. It works by blocking the action of leukotriene, a chemical messenger. This reduces inflammation in the airways and nose, and improves symptoms of allergies. Fexofenadine is an antiallergic which relieves symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Acebrophylline is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Alifex AM Tablet?
A: If you miss a dose of Alifex AM 10mg/120mg/200mg 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.
07Benefits
In Asthma
Asthma is a condition in which your airways become narrow and as a result, breathing becomes difficult. Alifex AM 10mg/120mg/200mg Tablet works by relaxing the muscles of the airways and widens it. It also gives relief from congestion or stuffiness by loosening mucus and helping to cough out. This makes you breathe easy and gives relief from symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing. Regular exercise and yoga can help improve the symptoms of asthma in the long term, in addition to improving overall health.
08Side Effects
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Rash
Upper respiratory tract infection
Constipation
Abdominal discomfort
Abdominal distension
Heartburn
Loss of appetite
Nasal inflammation
Increased white blood cell count
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Alifex AM 10mg/120mg/200mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alifex AM 10mg/120mg/200mg 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.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Alifex AM 10mg/120mg/200mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:UNSAFE
Alifex AM 10mg/120mg/200mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:CAUTION
Alifex AM 10mg/120mg/200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alifex AM 10mg/120mg/200mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Alifex AM 10mg/120mg/200mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Alifex AM 10mg/120mg/200mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
You have been prescribed Alifex AM 10mg/120mg/200mg Tablet for prevention of asthma.
Take it at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food.
Do not take it with any fruit juices (such as apple, orange, or grapefruit) as they might make the drug less effective.
It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
Your doctor may take regular blood test to monitor the level of drug in your body.
Avoid using antacids within 30 minutes of taking this medicine. It can make it harder for your body to absorb this medication.
Notify your doctor if you smoke or have an viral infection. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
References
Sources and references
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GNova Bioteh: Acebrophylline+fexofenadine+montelukast [Product Information]. [Accessed 16 Sep. 2024] (online) Available from: View
