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Allerphast is used in the symptomatic treatment of allergic rhinitis and urticaria. The active ingredient in Allerphast is Fexofenadine hydrochloride. Let's find out more details about the uses, usage and notes when using Allerphast through the article below.
1. What is Allerphast?
Allerphast is a drug belonging to the group of anti-allergic drugs and is used in cases of hypersensitivity. The drug has the main ingredient Fexofenadin hydrochloride along with other excipients just enough for 1 tablet such as: Lactose, Wheat Starch, Talc Powder, Tapioca Starch, Magnesium stearate, Gelatin, HPMC 606, HPMC 615, PEG 6000, Titanium Dioxide , Red erythrosine lake, Brilliant blue lake, Sunset yellow lake,...
The drug is manufactured and researched at Pharmaceutical and Medical Biology Joint Stock Company (Mebiphar) - VIETNAM and is prepared under film-coated tablets in a box of 1 blister x 10 tablets.
2. What are the effects of Allerphast?
What does Allerphast do? Allerphast is used in the following cases:Treatment of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis. Treatment of chronic urticaria or idiopathic urticaria.
3. Dosage - How to take Allerphast
Allerphast is to be taken orally with water.
Dosage of Allerphast will depend on each subject or medical condition, the doctor / pharmacist will adjust the most appropriate dose.
Symptomatic treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis:
Adults and children > 12 years old: 60mg Fexofenadin x 2 times/day or 180mg Fexofenadin x 1 time/day. Patients with renal failure, starting dose of 60mg Fexofenadine x 1 time/day Children from 6-11 years old: 30mg Fexofenadine x 2 times/day. Children with renal failure starting dose of 30mg Fexofenadinx 1 time / day. Chronic idiopathic urticaria:
Adults and children over 12 years: 60mg Fexofenadinx 2 times/day. Patients with renal failure starting dose of 60mg Fexofenadine x 1 time / day Children from 6 to 11 years old: 30mg Fexofenadine x 2 times / day. Children with renal failure starting dose of 30mg Fexofenadine x 1 time / day.
4. Contraindications to taking Allerphast
Allerphast should not be used in case the patient has a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to Fexofenadine or to any of its ingredients.
5. Allerphast drug interactions
Allerphast combined with some of the following drugs may have drug interactions such as:
Fexofenadine combined with drugs metabolized by the liver because Fexofenadine is not metabolized in the liver. Administration of fexofenadine hydrochloride with ketoconazole or erythromycin increases plasma concentrations of fexofenadine 2-3 times. However, an increase in plasma concentrations of fexofenadine did not affect the QT interval and no additional adverse reactions were observed when compared with these agents alone. Co-administration of Allerphast with antacids containing aluminum or magnesium gels reduces the bioavailability of fexofenadine hydrochloride.
6. Side effects when taking Allerphast
Patients in the process of taking Allerphast may experience some side effects such as: Dizziness, dizziness, fatigue, headache.
If the above symptoms persist and show no signs of improvement, the patient should stop taking the drug and notify the doctor, pharmacist for advice and appropriate treatment.
7. Pay attention to precautions when using Allerphast for treatment
Allerphast should be used with caution in the elderly and people with liver/kidney failure. Allerphast is only used for pregnant women when absolutely necessary and prescribed by a doctor or pharmacist. Allerphast is not recommended for use in nursing women. Store Allerphast in a dry place, away from moisture or direct sunlight. Do not use Allerphast after the expiry date printed on the product packaging. Hopefully, the information provided above has helped readers have a lot of useful information about the Allerphast drug line. Patients should not arbitrarily buy Allerphast medicine to self-treat, please strictly follow the instructions of your doctor or pharmacist when taking Allerphast to ensure safety.
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