Alergix MR
Cheaper & Alternative Brands
Same generic (Mizolastine), same form (Tablet (Modified Release))
Clinical Prescribing Information
Medical monograph and safety information for healthcare professionals & patients.Indications & Clinical Uses
Alergix MR tablet is indicated for the symptomatic relief of the following conditions:
Seasonal allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (hay fever)
Perennial allergic rhinoconjunctivitis
Urticaria
Dosage & Administration
Adult and children above 12 years
: The usual recommended dose is one 10 mg tablet daily.
Children below 12 years
: Not recommended.
Contraindications
Mizolastine is contra-indicated in patients with clinically significant cardiac disease or a history of symptomatic arrhythmias and in patients with known or suspected QT prolongation, patients with electrolyte imbalance (particularly hypokalaemia), and in those with clinically significant bradycardia. It is also contra-indicated in patients taking other drugs that decrease its metabolism, patients with significantly impaired liver function, and in patients who are hypersensitive to the drug.
Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Alergix MR is well tolerated in the recommended doses. The usual side effects are dry mouth, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, nausea, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, raised liver enzymes, hypotension, tachycardia and palpitations. Bronchospasm and aggravation of asthma were reported, but in view of the high frequency of asthma in the treated patient population, a causality relationship remains uncertain.
Warnings & Precautions
Patients should be warned that a small number of individuals may experience sedation. It is therefore advisable to determine individual response before driving or performing complicated task.
Pharmacology & Mechanism of Action
Mizolastine, a non-sedating antihistamine, blocks histamine H1-receptors on effector cells of the GI tract, blood vessels and respiratory tract. It also has mast-cell stabilising properties.