Allercet FX Tablet
Allercet FX Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of allergy symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and congestion or stuffiness.
Allercet FX Tablet
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About This Medicine
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Allercet FX Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of allergy symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and congestion or stuffiness.
Allercet FX Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of allergy symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and congestion or stuffiness.
Allercet FX 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 include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, skin rash, flu-like symptoms, 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.
Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before you start taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
03Uses
Treatment of Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
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. Allercet FX Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger called leukotriene. This reduces inflammation (swelling) in the airways and nose and improves symptoms. Fexofenadine is an antiallergic which blocks the action of another chemical messenger (histamine) responsible for runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Allercet FX Tablet?
A: If you miss a dose of Allercet FX 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 Treatment of Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
Allercet FX Tablet is a combination medicine that provides relief from symptoms such as blocked or runny nose, sneezing and itchy or watery eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. It rarely has any serious side effects and you may only need to take it on days you have symptoms. If you are taking it to prevent getting symptoms you should use it regularly to get the most benefit.
08Side Effects
Nausea
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Flu-like symptoms
Headache
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Upper respiratory tract infection
Increased transaminase level in blood
Fever
Skin rash
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Allercet FX Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Allercet FX 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:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Allercet FX Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving:UNSAFE
Allercet FX Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:CAUTION
Allercet FX Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Allercet FX Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.May cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Allercet FX Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Allercet FX Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
You have been prescribed Allercet FX Tablet to help relieve symptoms of allergy such as runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and cough.
Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Allercet FX Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Do not drink alcohol while taking Allercet FX Tablet as it may cause increased sleepiness.
Stop taking Allercet FX Tablet at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
References
Sources and references
Montelukast sodium. South Ruislip, Middlesex: Aurobindo Pharma – Milpharm Ltd.; 2012 [revised 04 Jan. 2018]. [Accessed 19 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
Montelukast sodium. Whitehouse Station, New Jersey: Merck & Co., Inc.; 1998 [revised Nov. 2014]. [Accessed 19 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
Fexofenadine hydrochloride. Beverley: Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (UK) Ltd.; 2008 [revised 13 Sep. 2018]. [Accessed 19 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
