Alert 120mg Tablet
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Manufactured By Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Composition Fexofenadine (120mg)
Package Size ( 10 Tablet in a strip )
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Alert 120mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
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A: Alert is an antihistaminic drug. Alert is used to treat the symptoms of hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis) such as sneezing, itchy and runny nose and red, itchy and watery eyes and Alert 180mg is used for long term allergic skin reactions (chronic idiopathic urticaria) such as itching, swelling, and rashes. Please consult your doctor before taking Alert for any allergic reaction.
Q: Is Alert a stimulant?
A: Alert is not a stimulant. It belongs to a group of medicines known as antihistamines.
Q: Is Alert better than cetirizine?
A: Both cetirizine and Alert are antihistamines. Both medications work well for the treatment of seasonal hay fever and urticaria, but their effect may vary upon individual response. Cetirizine has shown to produce greater relief of seasonal allergic rhinitis symptoms than Alert at 12 hours postdose. Always consult your doctor regarding its use.
Q: Can I take Alert for hives (urticaria)?
A: Urticaria, commonly known as hives can be acute or chronic. Alert 180mg is used to relieve symptoms like itching, swelling, and rashes that occur with long term allergic skin reactions (chronic idiopathic urticaria). Talk to your doctor for the treatment of hives.
Q: Can I take Alert for itchy skin?
A: Alert is used to relieve symptoms like itching, swelling, and rashes that occur with long term allergic skin reactions (chronic idiopathic urticaria). If you are suffering from itchy skin, please consult your doctor before taking any medicines as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.
Q: Can I take Alert for food allergy?
A: It is not recommended to use Alert for food allergy.
Q: Can I take Alert for a rash?
A: Alert is used to relieve itching, swelling, and rashes that occur with long term allergic skin reactions (chronic idiopathic urticaria). If you are suffering from itchy skin, please consult your doctor before taking any medicines as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.
Q: Can I take Alert for wasp sting?
A: It is not recommended to use Alert for the wasp sting.
Q: Can I take Alert for a bee sting?
A: It is not recommended to use Alert for bee sting.
Q: Can I take Alert for mosquito bites?
A: It is not recommended to use Alert for mosquito bites.
Q: Does Alert keep you awake?
A: Alert can cause sleepiness as a side effect. However, Alert can also cause difficulty in sleeping (insomnia) and sleeping problems in some people. The effect of Alert on sleep is variable.
Q: Does Alert cause weight gain?
A: Alert is not reported to cause weight gain. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Alert.
Q: Does Alert stop itching?
A: Alert can help to stop itching associated with hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis) and long term allergic skin reactions (chronic idiopathic urticaria). Please consult your doctor before taking any medicine for itching as it may require a proper diagnosis of the underlying disease and treatment.
Q: Does Alert expire?
A: Yes, Alert does expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date mentioned on the pack. You must check the expiry date before using any medicine.
Q: Does Alert cause dementia?
A: Alert is not known to cause dementia. Please consult your doctor if you have any signs and symptoms of dementia as it would require proper diagnosis and management.
Q: Does Alert raise blood sugar?
A: Alert is not known to raise blood sugar. Please consult your doctor if you have increased blood sugar after taking Alert.
Q: Does Alert effect blood pressure?
A: Alert is not known to effect blood pressure. Please consult your doctor if you experience blood pressure changes after taking Alert.
Q: Does Alert cause insomnia?
A: Alert can cause difficulty in sleeping (insomnia) as a side effect. However, Alert can also cause sleepiness in some people. The effect of Alert on sleep is variable. Talk to your doctor in case you experience sleep problems while taking Alert.
Q: Does Alert contain codeine?
A: Alert does not contain codeine. However, always check the label of a drug for the complete list of all ingredients in a medicine.
Q: Does Alert effect the contraceptive pill (birth control pill)?
A: Alert hydrochloride has not shown to effect the contraceptive pill. However, please consult your doctor before taking Alert if you are already taking contraceptive pills.
Q: Is Alert a steroid?
A: Alert is not a steroid. Alert belongs to a group of medicines known as antihistamines.
Q: Is Alert better than cetirizine?
A: Alert and cetirizine belong to the same class of medicines known as antihistamines with similar action. However, Alert is non-sedative while cetirizine does cause some sedation. Also, their effect may vary upon individual response. Always follow doctor's advice regarding its use.
Q: Is Alert safe?
A: Alert is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q: Does Alert make you feel drowsy?
A: Drowsiness is a common side effect of Alert. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive drowsiness after taking Alert.
Q: Is Alert over the counter?
A: Alert is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It is a prescription medicine.
Q: Is Alert a decongestant?
A: Alert is not a decongestant. Alert belongs to a group of medicines known as antihistamines and is used to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis and allergic skin reactions (chronic idiopathic urticaria). Decongestants are medicines that relieve congestion by reducing swelling, inflammation and mucus formation in the nose making it easier for a person to breathe. Their main action is activation of alpha-adrenergic receptors which vasoconstricts (narrows) blood vessels. Examples of decongestants are pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine.
Q: Is Alert anticholinergic?
A: Alert is not an anticholinergic. Alert belongs to a group of medicines known as antihistamines.
Q: Is Alert a stimulant?
A: Alert is not a stimulant. Alert belongs to a group of medcines known as antihistamines and is used to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis and allergic skin reactions (chronic idiopathic urticaria).
Q: Can I take Alert with cetirizine?
A: Alert and cetirizine both belong to the same group of medicines known as antihistamines with similar action. Although there are no reported drug interactions, please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Alert with loratadine?
A: Loratadine will increase the level or effect of Alert by decreasing its metabolism (breakdown). Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Alert with omeprazole?
A: Alert can be taken with omeprazole. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Alert with citalopram?
A: Alert can be taken with citalopram. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Alert with prednisone?
A: Alert can be taken with prednisone. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Alert with amoxicillin?
A: Alert can be taken with amoxicillin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Alert while having high blood pressure?
A: Alert does not effect blood pressure. Always share your medical history with your doctor before taking any medicines.
Q: Can I take Alert with paracetamol?
A: Alert can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Alert with ibuprofen?
A: Alert can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
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