Alerfix Total Strip Of 15 Tablets
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Alerfix Total Strip Of 15 Tablets Description
Alerfix Total tablet contains a combination of montelukast, levocetirizine and ambroxol as active substances. It is used to treat symptoms of allergic rhinitis such as a runny or stuffy nose, sneezin
g, red, itchy and watery eyes, productive (wet) cough and to treat blockage, swelling and irritation associated with bronchial asthma. Alerfix Total tablet works by blocking the chemical substances leukotrienes and histamine responsible for causing allergic symptoms. This medicine also helps to loosen the mucous thus making breathing easy. Alerfix Total tablet should not be used in children below 18 years of age. Take it as in the exact dose and for the prescribed duration. Before using Alerfix Total tablet, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding about your detailed medical history.
Product Summary
| Offer Price | ₹247.64 |
| You Save | ₹40.31 (14% on MRP) |
| Contains | Montelukast(10.0 Mg) + Levocetirizine(5.0 Mg) + Ambroxol(75.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Asthma |
| Side effects | Headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea |
| Therapy | ANTI-ASTHMATIC |
Check more medicines with composition as Montelukast(10.0 Mg) + Levocetirizine(5.0 Mg) + Ambroxol(75.0 Mg)
Uses of Alerfix Total Strip Of 15 Tablets
Alerfix Total tablet is used to treat allergic rhinitis, asthma, and productive (wet) cough.
Contraindications of Alerfix Total Strip Of 15 Tablets
- If you are allergic to montelukast, levocetirizine, ambroxol, or any other component of Alerfix Total tablet.
- If you have kidney failure.
Side effects of Alerfix Total Strip Of 15 Tablets
- Headache
- Sleepiness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
Precautions and Warnings of Alerfix Total Strip Of 15 Tablets
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Alerfix Total tablet during pregnancy?
A:
Alerfix Total tablet should not be consumed during pregnancy, as it may cause harm to the unborn baby. Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant. Inform your doctor if you are on any other medication.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take Alerfix Total tablet while breastfeeding?
A:
Alerfix Total tablet passes into the breastmilk and may cause harm to the baby. Inform your doctor if you are a lactating mother.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Alerfix Total tablet?
A:
Alerfix Total tablet does not affect the ability to drive. However, if you experience dizziness, drowsiness, headache, avoid driving.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Alerfix Total tablet?
A:
No, you should not consume alcohol with Alerfix Total tablet. It might reduce the effectiveness and increases the drowsiness.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have or had any kidney disease or disorder.
- You are giving it to the elderly patient with age more than 65 years.
- You experience any psychiatric events after taking Alerfix Total tablet.
- You experience any unusual symptoms.
- You plan to undergo allergy skin tests.
- Alerfix Total tablet should not be replaced with other medicine suddenly.
- Alerfix Total tablet should not be used for acute asthma attacks.
- Alerfix Total tablet should not be used for children below 18 years of age.
Mode of Action of Alerfix Total Strip Of 15 Tablets
How Does It Work?
- Montelukast helps control the symptoms by blocking the actions of substances in the body called leukotrienes, which cause narrowing and swelling of airways in the lungs and cause symptoms of allergic rhinitis and asthma....
- Levocetirizine acts by blocking the action of histamine, a natural substance produced by the body during an allergic reaction and improves allergic symptoms like sneezing, watery eyes, throat irritation....
- Ambroxol clears the chest by thinning and loosening the mucous (phlegm) in the airway tract. Therefore, it improves breathing and reduces cough.
Directions for Use of Alerfix Total Strip Of 15 Tablets
- Alerfix Total tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor. Swallow it whole with a glass of water.
- Take it at a fixed time for optimal results. Do not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.
Interactions of Alerfix Total Strip Of 15 Tablets
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Alerfix Total tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interactions.
- Medicine used to treat fits and tuberculosis such as phenytoin, phenobarbital and rifampin decrease the effect of Alerfix Total tablet when co-administered.
- Medicine used to treat abnormal blood lipid levels such as gemfibrozil may increase the effect of Alerfix Total tablet when co-administered.
- Medicine used to treat a viral infection like ritonavir increases the effect of Alerfix Total tablet when co-administered.
Storage and disposal of Alerfix Total Strip Of 15 Tablets
- Store Alerfix Total tablet at a temperature below 25°C in a cool, dry place.
- Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Dosage of Alerfix Total Strip Of 15 Tablets
Overdose
Excess of Alerfix Total tablet may cause stomach pain, sleepiness, thirst, headache, vomiting, and drowsiness. If you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor or reach out to the nearest hospital immediately....
Missed a Dose
If you have missed taking any dose of Alerfix Total tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it's already time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and follow the regular dosing schedule.
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I stop taking Alerfix Total tablet if I feel better?
A: Do not stop taking Alerfix Total tablet until and unless your doctor advises you. If you stop taking this medicine, it can lead to a serious breathing problem, which can be very dangerous. The doctor will gradually decrease the dose as per the need.
Q: Can I take an additional dose of Alerfix Total tablet during a sudden asthma attack?
A: No, Alerfix Total tablet should not be used for sudden (acute) asthma attacks as it takes time to act and it does not relieve your obstructive symptoms immediately. You must use an asthma inhaler for any such emergencies. Reach out to your doctor immediately.
Q: Is Alerfix Total tablet safe to use in elderly people?
A: No, it should not be given without consulting your doctor. Elderly people are more prone to suffer from a certain medical condition. Alerfix Total tablet needs to be administered cautiously in them. Hence, consulting your doctor is necessary before you start this medicine.
Q: Can Alerfix Total tablet make you sleepy?
A: Medicine along with desired effects possess side effects as well but not everyone gets affected. Yes, drowsiness is a common side effect of Alerfix Total tablet. If the drowsiness starts hampering your daily life, consult your doctor who might suggest another anti-allergic medicine which does not cause sleepiness.
Q: Can I take Alerfix Total tablet for a dry cough?
A: Alerfix Total tablet contains ambroxol which is mucolytic, it thins and loosens the mucous. It is more effective for wet cough. Take it, if it is prescribed by your doctor. Do not self-medicate.
Q: What is Alerfix Total used for?
A: Alerfix Total tablet is used to treat symptoms of allergic rhinitis such as a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, red, itchy and watery eyes, productive (wet) cough and to treat blockage, swelling and irritation associated with bronchial asthma.
Q: Is Alerfix Total a steroid medicine?
A: No, Alerfix Total tablet is not a steroid medicine. It is a combination of montelukast and levocetirizine which are antiallergic medicines and ambroxol which is a mucolytic agent.
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ALERFIX TOTAL
Expires on or After
29/06/2026
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