Allegra M Tablet
Medical Description
Allegra-M tablet is an anti-allergic medicine that is used to treat the symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis is a condition that causes inflammation of the lining of the nose. It is characterized by a runny nose, sneezing, congestion and itchy, watery eyes.
Allegra-M contains two active ingredients: montelukast and fexofenadine. Montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist that works by blocking the production of leukotrienes, which are chemicals that cause the symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Fexofenadine is an antihistamine that works by blocking the effects of histamine, another chemical that causes allergic symptoms.
Allergic rhinitis is also known as hay fever. It is a condition of inflammation or swelling inside your nose due to an allergen. Allergic rhinitis is a common condition that affects an individual's quality of life and, if left untreated, can contribute to asthma, otitis media and sinusitis. A few other tablets with montelukast and fexofenadine as active components are Montair Fx tablet, Telekast F tablet, Montek Fx tablet, Odimont Fx tablet and Glemont F tablet.
Allegra M tablets should be taken as advised by your doctor for the suggested duration. You can take this tablet with or without food, but preferably at the same time every day for better results. You may experience dizziness, drowsiness and headache while on this medication. Thus, be cautious while driving and operating the machine.
While taking this medicine, you should rinse your nose regularly to clear the allergen from your nasal passage. As a precautionary measure, you should avoid exposure to a particular allergen you are aware of or suspect is triggering your allergy.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹225.78 |
You Save | ₹39.84 (15% on MRP) |
Contains | Montelukast(10.0 Mg) + Fexofenadine(120.0 Mg) |
Uses | Allergic rhinitis |
Side effects | Dizziness, headache, drowsiness, nausea, digestive disturbances |
Therapy | ANTI-ALLERGIC |
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Uses of ALLEGRA M TABLET
Contraindications of ALLEGRA M TABLET
Side effects of ALLEGRA M TABLET
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Nausea
- Indigestion
- Stomach pain
- Tiredness
- Cough
- Throat infection
Precautions and Warnings of ALLEGRA M TABLET
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have any blood disorder, abnormal blood count and swelling of blood vessels.
- You have any heart-related disorders, joint disorders or muscle weakness.
- You are suffering from any brain-related problems like aggression, anxiety, depression, abnormal dreams, lack of sleep, irritation, restlessness or suicidal thoughts.
- You have a known allergy to aspirin or other painkillers or you have acute asthma.
- You have kidney or liver function problems or you are an elderly patient.
- You are experiencing rapid heartbeats, palpitations and excessive sweating.
Directions for Use of ALLEGRA M TABLET
Storage and disposal of ALLEGRA M TABLET
- Store at room temperature, away from light and moisture.
- Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Quick Tips of ALLEGRA M TABLET
- Allegra M tablet is an anti-allergic medicine used to provide relief of symptoms of allergic rhinitis like sneezing, watery eyes, runny/blocked nose, etc. Do not take this medicine for any other condition other than that specified by your doctor....
- Take this medicine in the exact dose and duration as recommended. Do not take more than the prescribed dose.
- Before starting Allegra M tablet, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant or breastfeeding. Also, inform your doctor about all other medicines that you take and your complete medical history....
- Tell your doctor if you have a history or currently have any heart or blood vessel-related disorders or if you experience any mood or behaviour changes after taking this medicine.
- Antacids should be taken at least 2 hours before or after taking this medicine.
- Fruit juices like grapefruit, orange or apple juice should be avoided along with this medicine. Try to take it with water.
- If you experience dizziness or sleepiness after taking Allegra M tablet, it is recommended to avoid driving, operating heavy machinery or performing any such tasks that require mental alertness.
Dosage of ALLEGRA M TABLET
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of ALLEGRA M TABLET
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Interactions of ALLEGRA M TABLET
Interactions with other medicines
- Certain medicines can affect the way Allegra M tablet works or Allegra M tablet itself can affect the action 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 interaction. Especially if you are taking medicines like antibiotics, antifungals, antacids, anti-depressants, and medicines used to treat certain health conditions....
- Medicines acting on the brain to produce calmness if taken along with Allegra-M may reduce the alertness and impairment of performance.
- Maintain a minimum gap of 2 hours between the administration of Allegra-M and antacid medicines containing aluminium and magnesium.
- Other medicines such as Phenobarbital, Phenytoin, Rifampin and Gemfibrozil should be used cautiously. Inform your doctor if you are taking any of these medicines.
Interactions with food items
Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)