Fixar 10/120mg Tablet

Fixar 10/120mg Tablet

fixar 10/120mg tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of allergy symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and congestion or stuffiness.

fixar 10/120mg tablet is taken with or without food in a 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. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, skin rash, flu-like symptoms, and headache. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.

Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before you start taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

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WHAT FIXAR IS USED FOR?

It is used to,

Relieve the symptoms that occur with hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis) such as sneezing, itchy, runny or blocked nose and itchy, red and watery eyes
Treat asthmatic attack

SIDE EFFECTS OF FIXAR 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 Fixar

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Skin rash
• Flu-like symptoms
• Headache
• Drowsiness
• Dizziness

HOW TO USE FIXAR 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. fixar 10/120mg tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

HOW FIXAR TABLET WORKS

Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger called leukotriene. This reduces inflammation (swelling) in the airways and nose and improves symptoms. Fexofenadine is an antiallergic which blocks the action of another chemical messenger (histamine) responsible for runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with fixar 10/120mg tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

fixar 10/120mg 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

fixar 10/120mg tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

fixar 10/120mg tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

fixar 10/120mg tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of fixar 10/120mg tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
May cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

fixar 10/120mg tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of fixar 10/120mg tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE FIXAR TABLET?

If you miss a dose of fixar 10/120mg tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

WARNING AND PRECAUTIONS:

TALK TO DOCTOR

Talk to your doctor before taking FIXAR, if you:

Are allergic to FIXAR or any other ingredients of this medicine
Have your inhaled rescue medicine for asthma attacks with you
Have problems with your liver or kidneys
Have or ever had heart disease, since this kind of medicine may lead to a fast or irregular heartbeat

INTERACTIONS:

Tell your doctor if you are taking medicines such as:

Aluminium and magnesium may affect the action of this tablet, by lowering the amount of medicinal product absorbed
NSAIDs
Phenobarbital, phenytoin (used for treatment of epilepsy)
Rifampicin (used to treat tuberculosis and some other infections)

DIRECTIONS & FOR USE:

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
To be taken by mouth with or without food as doctor prescribed
It should take only one tablet once a day as prescribed by your doctor

If you take more FIXAR

If you take more FIXAR, contact your doctor immediately. Symptoms of an overdose in adults are abdominal pain, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, fatigue, dry mouth, vomiting and hyperactivity

If you forget to take FIXAR

Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. Take the next dose at the usual time as prescribed by your doctor

If you stop taking FIXAR

Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to stop your treatment

STORAGE:

Keep this medicine out of reach of children
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
Store at room temperature (15-25°C)