Histafree-M Tablet

Histafree-M Tablet is popularly used for common cold symptoms, symptoms of allergic conditions, runny nose, sneezing, allergic rhinitis, hay fever, exercise-induced asthma and other breathing-related problems. It is a combination of leukotriene receptor antagonist and an antihistamine.

The medicine acts against leukotriene and histamine respectively, natural substanced released by the body during such conditions causing problems like headache, fever, sore throat, runny nose and other common cold symptoms.

A doctor can prescribe it along with another medicine and can work in combination to improve the conditions. It treats allergic symptoms associated with seasonal and all year round allergies as well.

The dosage of the medication will depend on your age and severity of the allergy. It is advisable that you list out the medical history before taking the medicine, as it can cause a few side effects under certain conditions.

It is advisable that pregnant women and breastfeeding women must avoid this medication unless clearly mentioned by the doctor. It does have side effects like dizziness, fatigue, cough, headache, pus in urine, heartburn, skin rashes, difficulty in breathing and hypersensitivity reactions and a few others.

Therefore, it is important that you visit a doctor if there are prolonged issues regarding any of the issues. Since, Histafree-M Tablet can cause drowsiness and sleepiness in the initial stages of the medication, it is important that you stay away from activities like driving or any such activities that requires a focussed mind.

• Allergic Rhinitis

• Bronchospasm

• Common Cold Symptoms

• Sneezing

• Blocked Or Runny Nose

• Allergy

• Dry Mouth

• Fatigue

• Drowsiness

• Headache

• Cough

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Blurred Vision

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of Histafree-M Tablet lasts for an average of 24 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  It takes 1-2 hours to take effect after ingestion.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Histafree-M Tablet should be completely avoided if you are pregnant. Consult your doctor and consider the risks to your baby, if taken.

• Is it habit forming?

  It is not addictive.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Do not take this medicine if you are breastfeeding your infant. It may cause some side-effects to your baby. Consult your doctor for safer alternatives

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  It is unsafe to mix Histafree-M Tablet with alcohol. It may lead to severe liver injuries.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Do not drive while undergoing this treatment if you are suffering from side-effects like dizziness and drowsiness.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  It rarely causes any impairment to renal or urinary function.

• Does this affect liver function?

  It does not interfere with normal liver functioning in patients.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Histafree-M Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Vicadin 10mg/120mg Tablet

  CGN Lifesciences Private Limited

• Allermax Plus 10 Mg/120 Mg Tablet

  FDC Ltd

• Airlung Fx 10Mg/120Mg Tablet

  Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries

• Allerfex M Tablet

  Unichem Laboratories Ltd

• Monzem Fx 10 Mg/120 Mg Tablet

  Saffron Therapeutics Pvt Ltd

• Fullcover 10 mg/120 mg Tablet

  Akumentis Healthcare Ltd

• Urtifex M 10Mg/120Mg Tablet

  Lifeline Remedies India Pvt Ltd

• Monokast Fx 10Mg/120Mg Tablet

  TTK Healthcare Ltd

• Ebmont FX 10mg/120mg Tablet

  MMC Healthcare Ltd

• Breaze-Fx Tablet

  Albert David Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Skip it if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek medical help if you overdose. It might cause some severe side-effects.

Leukotriene is one chemical that causes allergic reactions in the body. Histafree-M Tablet selectively blocks the action of this chemical in the body. It also selectively inhibits the peripheral H1 receptors thereby reducing the histamine levels in the body. It specifically acts on allergies caused in the stomach and intestine, blood vessels and airways leading to the lung.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol interacts adversely with this drug and causes severe impairment to liver functioning.

• Interaction with Medicine

  When you are under other medications, it is advisable that you discuss it with the doctor as some medicines can react with Histafree-M Tablet and can lead to serious complications. You must tell your doctors about the use of vitamins, supplements, herbal supplements or medications related to your other diseases. The major medicines that you must avoid while consuming Montair Fx are ketoconazole, phenobarbital, antacids, rifampicin, ritonavir, phenytoin, gemfibrozil, erythromycin and aluminium.

• Interaction with Disease

  Caution is to be heeded if you have any prior kidney or liver disease. Your condition may get worse and you may suffer from severe side-effects. You may need to monitor and test your renal and liver functioning closely or modify your dosage or check for other alternatives. Histafree M interacts negatively in patients with systemic eosinophilia.

• Interaction with Food

  The juices of fruits like orange, apple, grapefruit etc react adversely with this drug and reduce its effectiveness.

• Ques : What is Histafree-M Tablet?

  Ans : Histafree-M Tablet is a medication which has Fexofenadine and Montelukast as active elements present in it. This medicine performs its action by making breathing easier by decreasing inflammation in the airways, restricting the release of histamine. It is used to treat conditions such as Asthma, Hay fever, Perennial Allergic Rhinitis, Exercise-induced & Chronic Asthma, etc.

• Ques : What is the use of Histafree-M Tablet?

  Ans : Histafree-M Tablet is a medication which is used for the treatment, control, and prevention of below mentioned conditions such as Allergic skin conditions, Allergic rhinitis, Seasonal allergic rhinitis, Asthma, Hay fever, Perennial allergic rhinitis, Exercise-induced asthma, Chronic asthma, Urticaria pigmentosa, Wheezing, Sore throat, Shortness of breath and Hives.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Histafree-M Tablet?

  Ans : Histafree-M Tablet is a medication which has some commonly reported side effects. These side effects may or may not occur always and some of them are rare but severe. If you experience any of the below-mentioned side effects, contact your doctor immediately. Here is a complete list of side effects caused by Histafree M tablet, which are listed below Restlessness, Trouble sleeping, Elevated levels of liver enzymes, Irritability, Hypersensitivity reactions, Sore throat, Behavior, Mood-related changes, Nightmares, Headache, Abdominal pain, Vomiting, Joint pain, Insomnia, Muscle cramps, Pain in group of muscles, Nausea, Pancreatitis, Stomach discomfort, Upper respiratory tract infection, Diarrhoea, Back pain, Painful menstruation, Diarrhea, Fever, Rash, Feeling anxious, Sinus pain, Stuffy nose, Sleepwalking, Dizziness, Indigestion, Inflammation of the ear, Aggression, Agitation and Swelling of the deep layers of skin

• Ques : Can Histafree-M Tablet be used for Allergic Skin Conditions and Allergic Rhinitis?

  Ans : Yes, Histafree-M Tablet is a medication which can be used to treat conditions such as allergic skin conditions and allergic rhinitis. Do not take this medication for allergic skin conditions and allergic rhinitis without consulting first with your doctor. It is a prescribed medication which should only be taken on a prescription.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Histafree-M Tablet before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 2 hours to 1 day, before noticing an improvement in the condition. But the same duration is not mandatory for everyone and so, it is not a standard time period for this medication's action. Please consult your doctor, for the time period you need to consume this medication.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Histafree-M Tablet?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once a day to once a week, depending on the severity of the patient, but it is not the standard frequency, for using this medication. It is advised to consult your doctor before the usage, as the frequency also depends on the patient's condition.

• Ques : Should I use Histafree-M Tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication is common to be taken orally and the action of salts involved in this medication, do not depend on whether taking it pre-meal or post-meal. It is advised to consult a doctor before use and take it at a fixed time in a day.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Histafree-M Tablet?

  Ans : Histafree-M Tablet contains salts which are suitable to store only at room temperature, as keeping this medication above or below that, can cause an inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light. Keep this medication away from the reach of children. It is advised to dispose of the expired or unused medication, for avoiding its inadequate effect.

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