Alernex Information
Alernex is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Allergy, Urticaria Pigmentosa, Allergic Rhinitis. Other than this, Alernex has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Alernex depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Alernex can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Alernex are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Alernex has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Alernex related warnings talks about Alernex's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Alernex can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Alernex in conditions like Drug Allergy, Drug Allergies. Some other conditions that can be affected by Alernex are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Alernex may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Alernex is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Alernex Benefits & Uses
Alernex is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
Alernex Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Alernex Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Alernex is used -
Severe
- Anaphylactic reaction
- Skin redness
- Difficulty breathing
- Chest Pain
Mild
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
Alernex Related Warnings
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Is the use of Alernex safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Alernex. It is best to stop taking Alernex immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Moderate -
Is the use of Alernex safe during breastfeeding?
Alernex may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
Mild -
What is the effect of Alernex on the Kidneys?
Alernex has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
Mild -
What is the effect of Alernex on the Liver?
Alernex is completely safe for the liver.
Safe -
What is the effect of Alernex on the Heart?
Alernex is completely safe for the heart.
Safe
Severe Interaction of Alernex with Other Drugs
Alernex should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Alernex Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alernex unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Kidney Disease
- Glaucoma
- Bladder Infection
- Drug Allergy
- Drug Allergies
Frequently asked Questions about Alernex
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Is this Alernex habit forming or addictive?
Alernex is not addictive in nature.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Alernex does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Safe -
Is it safe?
Alernex should be used only after doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Alernex is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
No
Alernex Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Alernex
You can take Alernex with food.
Safe -
Interaction between Alcohol and Alernex
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Alernex as it can have severe side effects.
Severe
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This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Allegra® (fexofenadine hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 163,166
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 566
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Allegra® (fexofenadine hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 163,166
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 566
