Alesta Tablet 120 mg (Fexofenadine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age should take 120 mg of Fexofenadine Hydrochloride once daily orally with water before meals. No dosage adjustment is required for elderly patients or those with liver dysfunction. Patients with renal impairment should take 60 mg as a starting dose once daily orally with water before meals.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy have not been established for pediatric patients under 12 years of age regarding this medication.

This medication should not be used by patients who have an allergic reaction to this drug or its components. It should be used with caution in patients with impaired kidney function, elderly patients, and patients with heart disease or a history of heart disease. Symptoms such as headache, drowsiness, dizziness, and nausea may occur upon taking this medication, and rare allergic reactions such as fatigue, insomnia, skin rash, itching, and difficulty breathing may occur. If symptoms such as difficulty breathing, low blood pressure, swelling of the skin, or chest tightness occur, stop taking the medication immediately and seek medical attention. Liver function may be affected, so consult a doctor if there are symptoms of elevated liver enzymes, and stop taking the medication if abnormal symptoms arise. While this medication is known not to have a direct impact when driving or operating machinery, sensitive individuals should take caution after taking it. This medication may change blood concentrations when taken with certain antibiotics or antacids, so caution is advised when used in combination with other drugs, and it is recommended to take it with water rather than fruit juice as the efficacy may decrease. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should consult a doctor before taking this medication, as safety for the fetus is not fully established, and breastfeeding women should avoid taking it. The safety for children under 12 years old has not been sufficiently confirmed, so usage should be approached with caution. Elderly patients may have impaired kidney function, requiring dosage adjustments and kidney function monitoring. Before allergy testing, this medication should be discontinued 3 to 5 days prior for accurate testing. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so treatment should be based on the symptoms, and it is difficult to remove this medication through blood dialysis. Store in a safe place out of the reach of children, and it is advisable not to transfer it to other containers.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• angioedema
• chest tightness
• difficulty breathing
• systemic hypersensitivity reactions
• shock
• chest discomfort
• respiratory distress
• angioedema
• chest pain

Mild side effects

• Headache
• drowsiness
• dizziness
• nausea
• fatigue
• insomnia
• restlessness
• sleep disorders
• nightmares
• diarrhea

Drug interactions

This medication should be taken at least 2 hours apart from antacids containing aluminum or magnesium hydroxide. Additionally, consult with your doctor or pharmacist when taking it with P-gp inducers such as Apalutamide.

Food interactions

Do not take this medication with fruit juices such as grapefruit juice, orange juice, or apple juice; take it with water.

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, and it is best stored at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. By following these storage guidelines, the effectiveness of the medication can be maintained for a longer period.

Appearance

Pale pink oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

10 tablets/PPT, 30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle