Uses / Indications:
Glenfine 120mg Tablet is used in the treatment of sneezing and runny nose due to allergies.
Interactions / Warnings:
NA
Pregnancy interaction:
Glenfine 120mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
Do not take fexofenadine with any fruit juices (such as apple, orange, or grapefruit). Take the disintegrating tablet on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Avoid using antacids within 15 minutes before or after taking this medicine. It can make it harder for your body to absorb this medication. Leave about 2 hours between the time that you take fexofenadine and your indigestion remedy. There may be other drugs that can affect fexofenadine. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking fexofenadine: if you have problems with your liver or kidneys, if you have or ever had heart disease, since this kind of medicine may lead to a fast or irregular heartbeat, if you are elderly.
Side Effects:
Headache, Drowsiness, Nausea, Dizziness.
How to use:
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. Glenfine 120mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How it works:
Glenfine 120mg Tablet is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body.
Faq for medicine:
Can I take Glenfine for an allergic reaction? : Glenfine is an antihistaminic drug. Glenfine is used to treat the symptoms of hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis) such as sneezing, itchy and runny nose and red, itchy and watery eyes and Glenfine 180mg is used for long term allergic skin reactions (chronic idiopathic urticaria) such as itching, swelling, and rashes. Please consult your doctor before taking Glenfine for any allergic reaction.|Is Glenfine a stimulant? : Glenfine is not a stimulant. It belongs to a group of medicines known as antihistamines.|Is Glenfine better than cetirizine? : Both cetirizine and Glenfine are antihistamines. Both medications work well for the treatment of seasonal hay fever and urticaria, but their effect may vary upon individual response. Cetirizine has shown to produce greater relief of seasonal allergic rhinitis symptoms than Glenfine at 12 hours postdose. Always consult your doctor regarding its use.|Can I take Glenfine for hives (urticaria)? : Urticaria, commonly known as hives can be acute or chronic. Glenfine 180mg is used to relieve symptoms like itching, swelling, and rashes that occur with long term allergic skin reactions (chronic idiopathic urticaria). Talk to your doctor for the treatment of hives.|Can I take Glenfine for itchy skin? : Glenfine is used to relieve symptoms like itching, swelling, and rashes that occur with long term allergic skin reactions (chronic idiopathic urticaria). If you are suffering from itchy skin, please consult your doctor before taking any medicines as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.|Can I take Glenfine for food allergy? : It is not recommended to use Glenfine for food allergy. |Can I take Glenfine for a rash? : Glenfine is used to relieve itching, swelling, and rashes that occur with long term allergic skin reactions (chronic idiopathic urticaria). If you are suffering from itchy skin, please consult your doctor before taking any medicines as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.|Can I take Glenfine for wasp sting? : It is not recommended to use Glenfine for the wasp sting. |Can I take Glenfine for a bee sting? : It is not recommended to use Glenfine for bee sting. |Can I take Glenfine for mosquito bites? : It is not recommended to use Glenfine for mosquito bites. |Does Glenfine keep you awake? : Glenfine can cause sleepiness as a side effect. However, Glenfine can also cause difficulty in sleeping (insomnia) and sleeping problems in some people. The effect of Glenfine on sleep is variable.|Does Glenfine cause weight gain? : Glenfine is not reported to cause weight gain. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Glenfine.|Does Glenfine stop itching? : Glenfine can help to stop itching associated with hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis) and long term allergic skin reactions (chronic idiopathic urticaria). Please consult your doctor before taking any medicine for itching as it may require a proper diagnosis of the underlying disease and treatment.|Does Glenfine expire? : Yes, Glenfine does expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date mentioned on the pack. You must check the expiry date before using any medicine.|Does Glenfine cause dementia? : Glenfine is not known to cause dementia. Please consult your doctor if you have any signs and symptoms of dementia as it would require proper diagnosis and management.|Does Glenfine raise blood sugar? : Glenfine is not known to raise blood sugar. Please consult your doctor if you have increased blood sugar after taking Glenfine.|Does Glenfine effect blood pressure? : Glenfine is not known to effect blood pressure. Please consult your doctor if you experience blood pressure changes after taking Glenfine.|Does Glenfine cause insomnia? : Glenfine can cause difficulty in sleeping (insomnia) as a side effect. However, Glenfine can also cause sleepiness in some people. The effect of Glenfine on sleep is variable. Talk to your doctor in case you experience sleep problems while taking Glenfine.|Does Glenfine contain codeine? : Glenfine does not contain codeine. However, always check the label of a drug for the complete list of all ingredients in a medicine.|Does Glenfine effect the contraceptive pill (birth control pill)? : Glenfine hydrochloride has not shown to effect the contraceptive pill. However, please consult your doctor before taking Glenfine if you are already taking contraceptive pills.|Is Glenfine a steroid? : Glenfine is not a steroid. Glenfine belongs to a group of medicines known as antihistamines.|Is Glenfine better than cetirizine? : Glenfine and cetirizine belong to the same class of medicines known as antihistamines with similar action. However, Glenfine is non-sedative while cetirizine does cause some sedation. Also, their effect may vary upon individual response. Always follow doctor's advice regarding its use.|Is Glenfine safe? : Glenfine is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.|Does Glenfine make you feel drowsy? : Drowsiness is a common side effect of Glenfine. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive drowsiness after taking Glenfine.|Is Glenfine over the counter? : Glenfine is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It is a prescription medicine.|Is Glenfine a decongestant? : Glenfine is not a decongestant. Glenfine belongs to a group of medicines known as antihistamines and is used to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis and allergic skin reactions (chronic idiopathic urticaria). Decongestants are medicines that relieve congestion by reducing swelling, inflammation and mucus formation in the nose making it easier for a person to breathe. Their main action is activation of alpha-adrenergic receptors which vasoconstricts (narrows) blood vessels. Examples of decongestants are pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine.|Is Glenfine anticholinergic? : Glenfine is not an anticholinergic. Glenfine belongs to a group of medicines known as antihistamines.|Is Glenfine a stimulant? : Glenfine is not a stimulant. Glenfine belongs to a group of medcines known as antihistamines and is used to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis and allergic skin reactions (chronic idiopathic urticaria). |Can I take Glenfine with cetirizine? : Glenfine and cetirizine both belong to the same group of medicines known as antihistamines with similar action. Although there are no reported drug interactions, please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.|Can I take Glenfine with loratadine? : Loratadine will increase the level or effect of Glenfine by decreasing its metabolism (breakdown). Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.|Can I take Glenfine with omeprazole? : Glenfine can be taken with omeprazole. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Glenfine with citalopram? : Glenfine can be taken with citalopram. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Glenfine with prednisone? : Glenfine can be taken with prednisone. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Glenfine with amoxicillin? : Glenfine can be taken with amoxicillin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Glenfine while having high blood pressure? : Glenfine does not effect blood pressure. Always share your medical history with your doctor before taking any medicines.|Can I take Glenfine with paracetamol? : Glenfine can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Glenfine with ibuprofen? : Glenfine can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
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