It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Altifex before taking it.
What is Altifex
Altifex is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose. Altifex is used to treat the symptoms of seasonal allergies in adults and children. Altifex is also used to treat skin itching and hives caused by a condition called chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children. Altifex may also be used for purposes not listed in Altifex guide.
Altifex side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop taking Altifex and call your doctor if you have fever, chills, body aches, cough, or other flu symptoms. Less serious side effects may include:
nausea, diarrhea, upset stomach;
menstrual cramps;
drowsiness, tired feeling;
headache; or
muscle or back pain.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. See also: Side effects (in more detail)
Altifex dosing
Usual Adult Dose for Allergic Rhinitis:
60 mg orally twice a day or 180 mg once daily with water
Usual Adult Dose for Urticaria:
60 mg orally twice a day or 180 mg once daily with water
Usual Pediatric Dose for Allergic Rhinitis:
oral tablets: 6 to 11 years: 30 mg orally twice a day with water 12 years or older: 60 mg orally twice a day or 180 mg once daily with water oral tablet, disintegrating 6 to 11 years: 30 mg orally twice a day oral suspension: allergic rhinitis: 2 to 11 years: 30 mg orally twice a day with water chronic idiopathic urticaria: 6 months to 1 year: 15 mg orally twice a day 2 to 11 years: 30 mg orally twice a day
Usual Pediatric Dose for Urticaria:
oral tablets: 6 to 11 years: 30 mg orally twice a day with water 12 years or older: 60 mg orally twice a day or 180 mg once daily with water oral tablet, disintegrating 6 to 11 years: 30 mg orally twice a day oral suspension: allergic rhinitis: 2 to 11 years: 30 mg orally twice a day with water chronic idiopathic urticaria: 6 months to 1 year: 15 mg orally twice a day 2 to 11 years: 30 mg orally twice a day
Generic drug is the basic drug with an active substance in it, and the name of the generic drug is same as active substance most of the times. Like Acetaminophen/Paracetemol is Generic name and it has different brand names like Tylenol, Acimol, Crocin, Calpol etc. All these Brand names contain the same Paracetemol, but the medications are manufactured by different companies, so the different brand names. Generic drug is always cheaper and affordable, and it can be replaced in place of brand name drug prescribed by the healthcare practitioner. The Generic medicine has same properties as branded medicine in terms of uses, indications, doses, side effects, so no need to worry on that. Just select the most affordable generic or branded medicine.
Can Altifex be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Altifex?
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Take the regular tablet with a full glass of water. Do not use any other type of liquid.
Shake the oral suspension well just before you measure a dose. To be sure you get the correct dose, measure the liquid with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
To take Altifex orally disintegrating tablets (Allegra ODT):
Keep the tablet in its blister pack until you are ready to take the medicine. Open the package and peel back the foil from the tablet blister. Do not push a tablet through the foil or you may damage the tablet.
Using dry hands, remove the tablet and place it in your mouth. It will begin to dissolve right away.
Do not swallow the tablet whole. Allow it to dissolve in your mouth without chewing.
Swallow several times as the tablet dissolves. If desired, you may drink liquid to help swallow the dissolved tablet.
Take the disintegrating tablet on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
Tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse after you start taking Altifex. Never use more than the recommended dose.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the medicine bottle tightly closed.
Who should not take Altifex?
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take this medicine if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have kidney disease.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Altifex will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
It is not known whether Altifex passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Altifex tablets and capsules may be used to treat seasonal allergy symptoms in children who are at least 6 years old. Altifex oral suspension may be used in children ages 2 through 11. When treating chronic idiopathic urticaria, the liquid may be used in children as young as 2 months old.
Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.
What other drugs will affect Altifex?
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you regularly use other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold or allergy medicine, sedatives, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression, or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by Altifex.
Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially:
This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with Altifex. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
Can Altifex be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Altifex be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Altifex, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Altifex. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
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Patient reported useful
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One patient reported price estimates
Do you think The Price of Altifex is Worth It? Do you feel you paid higher than the value you got from it after usage? According to reports from gmedication.com users, on whether the Altifex medicine is affordable, users shared different opinions on the question. The views concerning the price of the medicine were based on some factors like the brand the patient bought, the price compared to its level of effectiveness, the nation or country where the medicine is sold, and the amount of money the patient has. For users who are of the opinion that the medicine is unaffordable, they may have to consider a medicine with another brand in a bid to reduce cost.
Patients
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Not expensive
1
100.0%
One patient reported frequency of use
How often should I take Altifex? According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Altifex should take Twice in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
Patients
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Twice in a day
1
100.0%
Five patients reported doses
What is the specific doses you have used? Altifex May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
Patients
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1-5mg
4
80.0%
101-200mg
1
20.0%
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Patient reported administration
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Four patients reported age
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46-60
2
50.0%
16-29
1
25.0%
30-45
1
25.0%
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