Aloc Tablet 180mg

About Aloc Tablet 180mg

Aloc Tablet 180mg Uses

• Relief of seasonal allergic rhinitis symptoms
• Relief of year round (perennial) allergic rhinitis
• Treatment of chronic idiopathic urticaria (hives)
• Relief of sneezing and runny nose
• Relief of itchy, watery and red eyes

Aloc Tablet 180mg Benefits

• Provides relief within about one hour of taking the dose
• Non sedating profile means less daytime drowsiness for most people
• Once daily dosing makes it convenient to use
• Works for both nasal allergy symptoms and skin hives

What Experts Say

Fexofenadine is a second generation antihistamine that selectively blocks peripheral H1 receptors involved in allergic reactions. Unlike first generation antihistamines, it does not readily cross the blood brain barrier, so it causes far less sedation than older options like chlorpheniramine or diphenhydramine, making it suitable for daytime use.

Clinical guidelines list fexofenadine as a first line option for allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria because it reliably controls sneezing, nasal itching, watery eyes and skin hives, without significantly affecting alertness, concentration or the ability to drive or study through the day.

Absorption can be reduced by nearly half if the tablet is taken together with fruit juices such as apple, orange or grapefruit juice, so plain water is recommended instead. People with reduced kidney function should seek medical advice on dosing, since a portion of the drug is cleared through the kidneys and levels can rise if clearance slows.

Drug Class

• Second generation antihistamine
• Selective peripheral H1 receptor antagonist

Aloc Tablet 180mg formula

• Fexofenadine

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Aloc Tablet 180mg?

• Take one tablet by mouth once daily or as directed by the doctor
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of plain water
• Avoid taking with fruit juices since they can reduce absorption
• Can be taken with or without food
• Take at the same time each day for consistent relief

Drug Interactions

• Antacids Containing Aluminum Or Magnesium Hydroxide: May reduce absorption of fexofenadine when taken together
• Fruit Juices Including Grapefruit, Orange And Apple: Can lower blood levels and reduce effectiveness
• Erythromycin: May increase fexofenadine plasma levels
• Ketoconazole: May increase fexofenadine plasma levels
• Rifampin: May reduce fexofenadine blood levels and effectiveness

Risks and warnings

• Kidney Impairment: Patients with reduced kidney function may need a lower dose since the drug is partly cleared by the kidneys
• Pregnancy And Breastfeeding: Should be used only after consulting a doctor due to limited safety data
• Fruit Juice Interaction: Apple, orange and grapefruit juice can lower absorption and reduce effectiveness
• Elderly Patients: Should use with caution due to possible reduced kidney clearance
• Young Children: Dosing must be adjusted by age and weight under a doctor's guidance

Aloc Tablet 180mg Side Effects

• Headache
• Drowsiness in a small number of people
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Dry mouth
• Back pain
• Severe allergic reaction with swelling of the face or throat (rare)
• Irregular heartbeat (rare)

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C, away from direct heat sources
• Keep the blister strip inside its outer carton until each dose is needed
• Protect from humidity, especially during monsoon months
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use past the expiry date printed on the strip