Allegra 180mg (Fexofenadine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Adults and adolescents aged 12 and above should take 180 mg of fexofenadine hydrochloride orally once a day before meals with water. In patients with renal failure, a starting dose of 60 mg should be taken orally once a day before meals with water.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy in children under 12 years of age have not been established for this medication.

This medication should not be used in patients with an allergy to this drug or its ingredients. It is also advisable not to administer it to patients with impaired kidney function. Caution is needed when used by elderly individuals or those with cardiovascular diseases or a history of such conditions. This medication may cause side effects like headaches, drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, upper respiratory infections, and back pain; if symptoms are severe, consult a physician. Rarely, hypersensitivity reactions such as fatigue, insomnia, nervousness, sleep disturbances, nightmares, dry mouth, rashes, hives, itching, angioedema, and respiratory distress have been reported. If severe allergic reactions or shock symptoms occur, the medication should be stopped immediately, and medical assistance should be sought. Liver function can be affected, so regular liver function tests should be conducted, and the medication should be discontinued if any abnormal symptoms appear. This medication does not significantly affect driving or machine operation, but drowsiness or dizziness may occur in some individuals, so caution is advised. Interactions with other drugs are less common, but caution is needed when taken with certain antibiotics, antacids, or specific fruit juices, as this may alter the effects. In particular, taking it with grapefruit juice, orange juice, or apple juice may reduce its effectiveness, so it is recommended to take it with water. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should consult a doctor before taking this medication, and it is safer to avoid taking it while breastfeeding. The safety and efficacy in children, especially in those under 12 years of age, have not been sufficiently established, so caution is advised. Elderly individuals may require dose adjustments and monitoring of kidney function due to potential decline in renal function. If a skin allergy test is to be performed, this medication should be stopped 3-5 days before the test. There is no specific antidote for overdose; therefore, treatment corresponding to the symptoms and observation is necessary. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and it is safer not to transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• angioedema
• chest tightness
• difficulty breathing
• systemic allergic reaction
• shock
• low blood pressure
• skin flushing
• liver dysfunction
• jaundice

Mild side effects

• Headaches
• drowsiness
• dizziness
• nausea
• upper respiratory infections
• back pain
• fatigue
• insomnia
• nervousness
• sleep disturbances

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering, and it is best to keep it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Storing it this way will help maintain the drug's effectiveness.

Appearance

Pink oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle