Aloc Tablet 120mg

About Aloc Tablet 120mg

Aloc Tablet Uses

• Relieve seasonal allergic rhinitis symptoms
• Reduce sneezing and runny or itchy nose
• Ease itchy and watery eyes from allergies
• Treat chronic idiopathic urticaria (hives)
• Control skin itching caused by allergic reactions

Aloc Tablet Benefits

• Provides fast relief from allergy symptoms
• Causes little to no drowsiness compared to older antihistamines
• Works for a full 24 hours with a single dose
• Safe for long term use in chronic allergy conditions
• Does not significantly affect concentration or driving ability

What Experts Say

Fexofenadine is a second generation antihistamine that selectively blocks peripheral H1 histamine receptors. Because it does not readily cross into the brain, it produces far less sedation than first generation antihistamines while still controlling sneezing, itching and nasal congestion effectively.

Clinical data shows fexofenadine reaches peak blood levels within one to three hours and maintains its antihistamine effect for about 24 hours, which supports once daily dosing. This makes it a convenient option for people managing ongoing seasonal allergies or chronic hives without disrupting daily activities.

Doctors note that absorption can drop noticeably if the tablet is taken with fruit juice, so patients are advised to take it with plain water instead. Kidney function also affects how the drug is cleared from the body, so dose adjustments may be needed in patients with impaired renal function or in older adults with reduced kidney reserve.

Drug Class

• Second generation antihistamine
• H1 receptor antagonist
• Nonsedating allergy medication

Aloc Tablet 120mg formula

• Fexofenadine

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Aloc Tablet 120mg?

• Take Aloc Tablet 120mg once daily or as directed by your doctor.
• Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of plain water.
• Avoid taking it with fruit juices since they reduce absorption.
• Take the tablet at the same time each day for consistent allergy control.
• Do not exceed the dose prescribed by your doctor.
• Take with or without food based on your doctor's advice.

Drug Interactions

• Fruit Juices: Apple, orange and grapefruit juice can reduce fexofenadine absorption and lower its effectiveness.
• Antacids: Aluminum and magnesium containing antacids can decrease fexofenadine absorption when taken together.
• Ketoconazole: This antifungal can raise fexofenadine blood levels and increase the risk of side effects.
• Erythromycin: This antibiotic can increase fexofenadine concentration in the blood.
• Sedating Medications: Combining with opioids, muscle relaxants or sedatives can add to drowsiness risk.

Risks and warnings

• Kidney Impairment: Doctors adjust the dose in patients with reduced kidney function since fexofenadine is cleared largely through the kidneys.
• Phenylketonuria: Some fexofenadine formulations contain phenylalanine, so patients with PKU should check the label carefully.
• Fruit Juice Intake: Taking Aloc Tablet with apple, orange or grapefruit juice can lower drug absorption and reduce effectiveness.
• Elderly Patients: Use with care in older adults since they may be more sensitive to antihistamine effects.
• Pregnancy And Breastfeeding: Use only if clearly needed and after consulting a doctor since safety data is limited.

Aloc Tablet Side Effects

• Headache
• Back pain
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Drowsiness in rare cases
• Dry mouth
• Cold like symptoms such as sore throat or stuffy nose
• Fatigue
• Allergic skin reaction in rare cases

Storage Conditions

• Store at room temperature between 15°C and 30°C.
• Keep the tablet strip in its original packaging away from light.
• Protect from moisture by keeping away from bathrooms and humid areas.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Dispose of expired tablets through a pharmacy take back program.