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Altiva is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Allergy, Urticaria Pigmentosa, Allergic Rhinitis. Altiva also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Altiva. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Altiva have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Altiva go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Altiva's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Mild while nursing. In addition, Altiva's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Altiva related warnings section.
Altiva is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Drug Allergy, Drug Allergies are examples of such conditions. The section on Altiva contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Altiva have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Altiva is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Altiva is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Altiva safe for pregnant women?
Altiva can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Altiva, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Altiva safe during breastfeeding?
Altiva may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Altiva on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Altiva on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Altiva on the Liver?
Altiva is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Altiva on the Heart?
Altiva is completely safe for the heart.
Altiva should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Altiva unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Altiva habit forming or addictive?
Altiva does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Altiva does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Altiva is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Altiva in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Altiva
Taking Altiva with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Altiva
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Altiva as it can have severe side effects.
Altiva is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It is for your own good, it can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
Yes, Altiva can be taken for relieving symptoms of a cold. However, it is not the best drug to be taken for treating cold. Contact your doctor for the right line of treatment for cold.
Altiva is not a pain-killer. It belongs to the class of drug called antihistamines. This drug primarily helps in arresting the allergy and relieving symptoms of allergies such as runny nose, non-stop sneezing, and red-watery itchy eyes.
No, Altiva is not a decongestant. It is an antihistamine, used to relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Take Altiva as long as the doctor has recommended you to take it. Do not take it longer than prescribed.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Allegra® (fexofenadine hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 163,166
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 566
