Aletive Tablet 120 Milligrams (Fexofenadine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older should take 120 mg of fexofenadine hydrochloride orally once daily before meals with water. Elderly patients and patients with liver failure do not require dose adjustment. Patients with kidney failure should take 60 mg orally once daily before meals as an initial dose.

Child dose

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

This medication should not be used by individuals who have an allergic reaction to this medication or its components. Patients with impaired kidney function, elderly patients, and those with heart disease or a history of heart disease should exercise special caution when using this medication. Headaches are the most common side effect, and symptoms such as drowsiness, dizziness, and nausea may also occur. Rarely, symptoms such as fatigue, insomnia, nervousness, sleep disorders, nightmares, or hypersensitivity reactions like rash, hives, itching, angioedema, or breathing difficulties may occur. In severe cases, shock symptoms may appear; if you experience breathing difficulties, low blood pressure, chest tightness, or skin flushing, you should immediately discontinue use and seek medical assistance. Liver function abnormalities may occur, so routine liver function tests should be performed, and if there are any abnormal symptoms, discontinuation of the medication is necessary. This medication is known not to significantly affect the ability to drive or operate machinery, but sensitive individuals should be cautious when engaging in such activities after taking it. Drug interactions are relatively few, but taking it alongside certain antibiotics or antacids may alter blood concentration levels, so consultation with a physician or pharmacist is recommended. Taking this medication with fruit juices, especially grapefruit juice, orange juice, or apple juice, may reduce its effectiveness, so it is better to take it with water. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use this medication only if necessary, considering its effects on the fetus, and breastfeeding women are advised to avoid taking this medication for safety. The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been sufficiently verified in children, especially those under 12 years of age, so its use is not recommended. Elderly patients may have decreased kidney function, so dose adjustment and kidney function tests are necessary. It is advisable not to take this medication before specific tests, such as allergy tests, and in case of an overdose, since there is no specific antidote, appropriate treatment should be provided according to the symptoms. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container may cause quality deterioration or accidents, so caution is advised.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, chest tightness, breathing difficulties, systemic allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), shock, liver dysfunction, jaundice

Mild side effects

• Headache
• drowsiness
• dizziness
• nausea
• fatigue
• insomnia
• nervousness
• sleep disorders
• nightmares
• rash

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is best to keep it at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication and allow for safe use.

Appearance

Pale pink oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

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