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Alerday 120 is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets, with the main ingredient being Fexofenadin HCl 120mg. The drug belongs to the group of antiallergics and is used in cases of hypersensitivity.
1. Uses of the drug Alerday
Alerday 120 medicine has the main ingredient is Fexofenadin HCl 120mg. Fexofenadine HCl is a non-sedating H1 antihistamine with terfenadine activity. Studies on histamine-induced urticaria in humans: The use of Fexofenadine once a day or twice a day shows that: The drug has an antihistamine effect within 1 hour, reaches the maximum level in 6 hours and has a The effect lasts for 24 hours.
Alerday is indicated for use in the following cases:
Seasonal allergic rhinitis: It is used to relieve the symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis in adults and children 6 years of age and older. Symptoms include: Sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, nose and throat, red eyes, watery eyes; Chronic idiopathic urticaria: Use Alerday 120 to treat uncomplicated skin manifestations of chronic idiopathic urticaria, providing relief from pruritus and urticaria. Contraindications to the use of Alerday 120: People with hypersensitivity to the ingredients of the drug.
2. How to use and dose Alerday 120
Usage: Orally.
Dosage for adults and children 12 years and older:
Seasonal allergic rhinitis: 60mg twice daily. The dose can be 120mg/time/day or 180mg/time/day; Chronic idiopathic urticaria: 60mg twice daily. A dose of 180mg/time/day can be used. Dosage for children from 6 to 12 years old:
Seasonal allergic rhinitis: Use a dose of 30mg x 2 times/day; Chronic idiopathic urticaria: Not indicated. Dosage for patients with renal failure: Start with a dose of 60mg x times/day.
Overdose: When using an overdose of Fexofenadin HCl (a component of the drug Alerday), patients may experience dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, fatigue,... When giving the drug to healthy people at doses up to 800mg/time and 690mg/time x 2 times/day for 1 month or 240mg/time/day for 1 year with no significant side effects. There is currently no maximum tolerable dose of Fexofenadine HCl. In the event of an overdose, the patient can be treated to eliminate the unabsorbed drug from the body (symptomatic and supportive treatment is recommended).
3. Side effects of the drug Alerday 120
Some side effects that patients experience when using Alerday include: Difficulty urinating, fatigue, headache, shortness of breath, nausea, drowsiness, angina,... If the side effects persist for a long time. , becomes serious, the patient should notify the doctor for timely advice and support.
4. Be careful when using Alerday 120
When using Alerday, patients should note:
There are very few data on the use of Alerday in the elderly, in patients with liver or kidney failure. Therefore, when using Alerday, special caution should be exercised in these groups of patients; The safety and effectiveness of Alerday have not been studied in pediatric patients under 6 years of age; There are no adequate data on the use of Alerday in pregnant or lactating women. The drug should not be used during pregnancy or lactation unless absolutely necessary, the safety for the fetus and young child is guaranteed (as prescribed by the doctor); Fexofenadine HCl has no significant effect on the central nervous system. However, the patient should check each patient's response before driving, operating machinery,... to assess whether there is an abnormal reaction to the drug.
5. Alerday 120mg . drug interactions
Some drug interactions of Alerday 120mg include:
Concomitant use of Fexofenadin HCl (a component of the drug Alerday) with ketoconazole or erythromycin may increase the concentration of Fexofenadin in plasma; Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium may decrease absorption of Alerday; Grapefruit, apple, and orange juices may decrease the bioavailability of fexofenadine. To ensure effective treatment, avoid side effects and drug interactions, patients using Alerday 120mg need to follow all instructions of their doctor. In addition, patients should inform the doctor about their health history, the drugs they are using, ... to receive appropriate advice.
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