Alerfix-M Tablet
Alerfix M 5 Mg/10 Mg Tablet is prescribed to relieve the symptoms like runny nose, itchy or watery eyes, sneezing, hives that are usually related to all-year-round as well as seasonal allergies. It can be used in the form of combination therapy, meaning you may be prescribed this drug along with other medications.
The medicine blocks histamine and leukotriene (natural substances). These are the body generates during the time of an allergic reaction. Thus this medication relieves you of the symptoms of the reaction.
It is used for the treatment of the symptoms that are associated with allergies, both seasonal and all-year-round. This medication can also be used to get relief from itching caused due to hives.
The dosage of this medicine depends on your age, the severity of your condition, medical history and your body’s reaction after the first dose. You should also keep in mind not to stop these medicines suddenly as there is a possibility that your symptoms may get worse.
The side effects of this medication can vary depending on the age group. The mild side effects do not stay long, but you can consult your doctor for a solution. There are some serious side effects though, that need immediate treatment, like:
Allergic reactions, that can cause itching, swelling of your face or throat, or a rash
Problems related to the kidney, like trouble in urinating, changes in your usual amount of urine or blood in urine
Blurred vision
Yellowing of your skin or the eyes
Difficulty breathing
Sudden mood changes like getting agitated, aggressive, having suicidal thoughts
This medication is known to cause drowsiness, especially in the initial hours. Refrain yourself from activities like driving or using machinery during this period. Also, avoid alcohol as it can further raise your risk of feeling drowsy.
Use
The medication is helpful in treating the given problems:
Allergic Rhinitis
Utricaria
Rhinitis
Other Allergic Conditions
Bronchospasm
Dosage
Alerfix Total Tablet
Alerfix-M Tablet
Side Effects
A patient can suffer from the following side effects:
Sleepiness
Headache
Blurred Vision
Running Nose And Cough
Dry Mouth
Diarrhoea
Nausea Or Vomiting
Difficulty In Passing Urine
Dosage
Missed Dose instructions
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped.
Overdose instructions
Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of overdose may include dizziness, restlessness, and confusion. Supportive measures like gastric lavage might be initiated based on the severity of symptoms.
Work
This medicine is a combination of levocetirizine and montelukast. They belong to the class of antihistamine and leukotriene receptor antagonist. Thus it works via dual mechanism.
Firstly, it selectively inhibits the peripheral H1 receptors thereby reducing the histamine levels in the body. And secondly, it antagonizes the action of leukotriene. It specifically acts on allergies caused in the stomach and intestine, blood vessels and airways leading to the lung.
