Altiva 30mg Tablet
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Manufactured By Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Composition Fexofenadine (30mg)
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Altiva 30mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
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A: Altiva is an antihistaminic drug. Altiva 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 Altiva 180mg is used for long term allergic skin reactions (chronic idiopathic urticaria) such as itching, swelling, and rashes. Please consult your doctor before taking Altiva for any allergic reaction.
Q: Is Altiva a stimulant?
A: Altiva is not a stimulant. It belongs to a group of medicines known as antihistamines.
Q: Is Altiva better than cetirizine?
A: Both cetirizine and Altiva 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 Altiva at 12 hours postdose. Always consult your doctor regarding its use.
Q: Can I take Altiva for hives (urticaria)?
A: Urticaria, commonly known as hives can be acute or chronic. Altiva 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 Altiva for itchy skin?
A: Altiva 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 Altiva for food allergy?
A: It is not recommended to use Altiva for food allergy.
Q: Can I take Altiva for a rash?
A: Altiva 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 Altiva for wasp sting?
A: It is not recommended to use Altiva for the wasp sting.
Q: Can I take Altiva for a bee sting?
A: It is not recommended to use Altiva for bee sting.
Q: Can I take Altiva for mosquito bites?
A: It is not recommended to use Altiva for mosquito bites.
Q: Does Altiva keep you awake?
A: Altiva can cause sleepiness as a side effect. However, Altiva can also cause difficulty in sleeping (insomnia) and sleeping problems in some people. The effect of Altiva on sleep is variable.
Q: Does Altiva cause weight gain?
A: Altiva is not reported to cause weight gain. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Altiva.
Q: Does Altiva stop itching?
A: Altiva 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 Altiva expire?
A: Yes, Altiva 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 Altiva cause dementia?
A: Altiva 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 Altiva raise blood sugar?
A: Altiva is not known to raise blood sugar. Please consult your doctor if you have increased blood sugar after taking Altiva.
Q: Does Altiva effect blood pressure?
A: Altiva is not known to effect blood pressure. Please consult your doctor if you experience blood pressure changes after taking Altiva.
Q: Does Altiva cause insomnia?
A: Altiva can cause difficulty in sleeping (insomnia) as a side effect. However, Altiva can also cause sleepiness in some people. The effect of Altiva on sleep is variable. Talk to your doctor in case you experience sleep problems while taking Altiva.
Q: Does Altiva contain codeine?
A: Altiva does not contain codeine. However, always check the label of a drug for the complete list of all ingredients in a medicine.
Q: Does Altiva effect the contraceptive pill (birth control pill)?
A: Altiva hydrochloride has not shown to effect the contraceptive pill. However, please consult your doctor before taking Altiva if you are already taking contraceptive pills.
Q: Is Altiva a steroid?
A: Altiva is not a steroid. Altiva belongs to a group of medicines known as antihistamines.
Q: Is Altiva better than cetirizine?
A: Altiva and cetirizine belong to the same class of medicines known as antihistamines with similar action. However, Altiva 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 Altiva safe?
A: Altiva is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q: Does Altiva make you feel drowsy?
A: Drowsiness is a common side effect of Altiva. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive drowsiness after taking Altiva.
Q: Is Altiva over the counter?
A: Altiva is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It is a prescription medicine.
Q: Is Altiva a decongestant?
A: Altiva is not a decongestant. Altiva 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 Altiva anticholinergic?
A: Altiva is not an anticholinergic. Altiva belongs to a group of medicines known as antihistamines.
Q: Is Altiva a stimulant?
A: Altiva is not a stimulant. Altiva 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 Altiva with cetirizine?
A: Altiva 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 Altiva with loratadine?
A: Loratadine will increase the level or effect of Altiva by decreasing its metabolism (breakdown). Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Altiva with omeprazole?
A: Altiva 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 Altiva with citalopram?
A: Altiva 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 Altiva with prednisone?
A: Altiva 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 Altiva with amoxicillin?
A: Altiva 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 Altiva while having high blood pressure?
A: Altiva does not effect blood pressure. Always share your medical history with your doctor before taking any medicines.
Q: Can I take Altiva with paracetamol?
A: Altiva 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 Altiva with ibuprofen?
A: Altiva 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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