Allevia Allergy Tablets 120mg - 30 Tablets

Product Summary

Allevia 120 mg tablets contain Fexofenadine, a prescription-strength antihistamine. It is for the symptomatic relief of hay fever.

Hay fever symptoms shouldn't get in the way of your day-to-day activities. With Allevia 120 mg Tablets, it doesn't have to. Allevia provides relief that lasts all day from 7 hayfever symptoms in just one tablet, including sneezing, itchy, red, and watery eyes, itchy, blocked, and runny nose.

Key features of Allevia

• 24-Hour Relief: Provides all-day relief from symptoms of hay fever, including sneezing, itchy throat and nose, and watery eyes
• Starts Working Within 1 Hour: So you don't have to wait to get on with your day
• Prescription-Strength: Purchase Allevia 120 mg tablets now without the need for a prescription.
• Prescribed Ingredients: Contains fexofenadine, a first-line prescribed ingredient in England by GPs. Now Available Without Prescription
• Lactose & Gluten-Free
• Recommendation: For adults and children aged 12 and over

Directions for Allevia

Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.

Patient Information Leaflets are updated periodically by the manufacturer.

• Adults and children aged 12 & over: Take one tablet (120mg) daily. Take the tablet with water before a meal.
• Children under 12 years of age: not recommended.

For oral use only.

Do not exceed the stated dose.

Ingredients in Allevia

Each film-coated tablet contains 120mg Fexofenadine hydrochloride. It also contains red iron oxide (E172), yellow iron oxide (E172) and macrogel 400. See enclosed leaflet for details.

Warnings and restrictions for Allevia

Do not take if:

You are allergic to fexofenadine or any of the other ingredients in this medicine.

Allevia is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. However, you should check that these tablets do not make you feel sleepy or dizzy before driving or operating machinery.

Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Allevia if:

• You have problems with your liver
• You have problems with your kidneys
• You have or ever had heart disease
• You are elderly
• You are pregnant or breast-feeding

If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.

Storing Allevia

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton.

Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.

FAQs Answered by Pharmacists

How quickly does Allevia really work?

About an hour. That's how long it takes for fexofenadine to be at therapeutic levels in the bloodstream. Plasma builds up rapidly, so symptom relief starts early - perfect when the pollen count surges unexpectedly, and you weren't prepared.

Can I take it daily during allergy season?

Yes, and the best part is that Allevia is a daily medication and is highly tolerable even when taken for the long term. Steady-state levels are reached in a few days when taken daily, and this prevents symptoms from always reacting to them.

Do I need to take it with food?

No - but do take it with water before eating. Absorption can be slowed if taken after a full stomach, especially if it is heavy fat. The best scenario is to have an empty stomach and a glass of water and then proceed with your day.

Will it make me sleepy?

It is unlikely. However, it is not non-sedating. Fexofenadine is a non-sedative antihistamine, unlike older-generation ones like chlorphenamine. But there is still a small minority of people who might feel a bit odd - so first time out, don't drive until you know how it affects you.

Can I take it with other hay fever treatments?

Yes - most of the time. Sodium cromoglicate eye drops, a corticosteroid nasal spray, or even nostril barrier gels can be taken in addition. But don't double up on oral antihistamines unless you are told to.

What if I miss a dose?

Don't double-dose if you've missed a dose. Just take the next one normally the following day. Half-life is about 14 hours, so missing a dose will make you susceptible to breakthrough symptoms, but that's safer than the side effects of overdose.

Can children under 12 years use it?

Not this dose. The 120 mg dose is not safe and effective in children under the age of 12. They should be age-adapted antihistamines for infants and toddlers.

Is it safe when pregnant or breastfeeding?

There is not very much evidence, so it is not usually recommended routinely without a doctor's advice. If the symptoms are bad, your GP may suggest safer alternatives or weigh the risk-benefit of prescribing fexofenadine in a specific case.

Why is it prescription-strength but available to purchase without a prescription?

Because of its extensive use in general practice and established safety profile, the reclass was based on MHRA review data that the 120 mg strength was safe for use in the general population inappropriate use.

Not sure? Talk to your pharmacist. They'll provide you with advice specific to your situation - not the packaging.