Anti Allergic Drugs

Fexofenadine is prescribed for relieve from allergy symptoms and hay fever including running nose, sneezing, tearing eyes etc. Fexofenadine belongs to antihistamines class of medications. This allergy relief drug functions by blocking the histamine - a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms. Fexofenadine causes less drowsiness in comparison to other anti-allergy medicines.

Fexofenadine Strength	Oral (Anti-Allergy) (120 mg / 180 mg)
Common Brand Names	Allegra

How to Use

This anti allergy medicine in available in tablet form & is consumed orally. It is generally prescribed for one or two tablets a day. Prefereably follow the directions of your doctor or pharmacist and do seek assistance from both in case you are not able to understand the prescription. It is necessary to take fexofenadine exactly as directed & do not take more or less as it mat cause side effects.

Side Effects

Fexofenadine might cause ceratin side effects that are followed by the mentioned symptoms. Contact your doctor incase to experience any of the following sypmtoms:

Headache	Dizziness
Drowsiness	Back pain
Cough

Precautions

There is the need to take certain precautions before consuming / taking Fexofenadine allergy relief drugs. Some of these are:

• Inform your doctor while being prescribed for this medicine if you are allergic to fexofenadine or any other medications and also discuss regarding all the prescribed and non-prescribed medicines, nutritional supplements, ayurvedic products that you are taking.
• Infrom the doctor if you have or have ever had kidney disease, if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding.
• Fexofenadine may make you drowsy so, do not drive or operate any machinery until you know how this medicine affects you.
• Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Fexofenadine, as alcohol adds to the drowsiness.

Over Dose

In case of overdose, call your doctor. The symptoms of overdose may include: dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, etc.

Missed Dose

If you have missed a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule.

Storage

Store this medicine in tightly closed container and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature, away from excess heat and moisture. Remember to discard medicine that is outdated.

Cetirizine is for relief from hay fever, seasonal allergy, and allergy to other substances like dust mites, animal dander, molds, etc. It is also used for treating running nose; sneezing; itchy & tearing eyes, etc. Cetirizine is a class of allergy relief drugs called antihistamines that works by blocking histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms.

Cetrizine Strength	10 mg / 5 mg
Common Brand Name	Zyrtec

How to Use

Cetirizine is available in tablet and syrup formulation that is taken oraly. It is usually prescribed to take once after diet or in empty stomach. Kindly, follow the directions or prescription laid by your doctor carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take cetirizine exactly as directed. Cetirizine is also sometimes used to treat insect bites and certain skin rashes.

Side Effects

Cetirizine may cause side effects. Consult your doctor if any of the following symptoms are severe or do not go away:

Drowsiness	Dry mouth	Headache	Sore throat
Stomach pain	Excessive tiredness	Diarrhea vomiting
Difficulty in breathing or swallowing

Precautions

Follow the following precautions:

• Inform your doctor if you are allergic to cetirizine, hydroxyzine, or any other medications.
• Also discuss all prescription and nonprescription medications that you are taking
• Inform, if you have any other ailments, if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant & if you are breast-feeding.
• Be careful & not drive a car or operate machinery as certrizine causes drowsiness. Alcohol can add to the drowsiness, so avoid.

Over Dose

In case of overdose, call your doctor. The symptoms of overdose may include: dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, etc.

Missed Dose

If you have missed a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule.

Storage

Store this medicine in tightly closed container and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature, away from excess heat and moisture. Remember to discard medicine that is outdated.