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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
SALT COMPOSITION
Fexofenadine (120mg)
Storage
Store below 30°C
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Product introduction
Altiva 120mg Tablet is an anti-allergy medicine used in the treatment of allergic symptoms such as runny nose, congestion or stuffiness, sneezing, itching, swelling, and watery eyes. It also helps treat skin allergies with itching, redness, or swelling.

Altiva 120mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor.

The most common side effects are headache, drowsiness, dizziness, and nausea. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Please consult your doctor if any of these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.

Do not self-medicate or recommend your medicine to another person even if you see the similarity in symptoms. Consult your doctor to get the most benefit. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any problems related to the kidneys, liver, or heart. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine without consulting a doctor.
Uses of Altiva Tablet
Allergic conditions
Nasal allergy symptoms
Allergic skin conditions
Allergic eye disease
Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
Side effects of Altiva Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Altiva
Headache
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Nausea
How to use Altiva Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Altiva 120mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Altiva Tablet works
Altiva 120mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called antihistamines. It blocks the effects of a chemical called histamine, which is responsible for causing inflammation and its associated symptoms such as itching, redness, swelling, and irritation.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Altiva 120mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Altiva 120mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Altiva 120mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Because of low milk levels and lack of sleepiness, use of Altiva 120mg Tablet would not be expected to cause any adverse effects in breastfed babies.
Driving
SAFE
Altiva 120mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
However, you should check that Altiva 120mg Tablet does not make you feel sleepy or dizzy before driving or operating machinery.
Kidney
CAUTION
Altiva 120mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Altiva 120mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
May cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Altiva 120mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Altiva 120mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.