Longifene-DS Tablet
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Product introduction
Longifene-DS Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat various allergic conditions such as conjunctivitis and urticaria. It is also used for prevention and treatment of nausea or vomiting associated with motion sickness.
Longifene-DS Tablet should be taken immediately after food or preferably one hour before you travel. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. In case, you have missed any doses then it is better to take the next dose as soon as you remember it. However, you should never take a double dose.
Sleepiness is the most common side effect of this medicine. Avoid driving or attention-seeking activity. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. In some cases, it may cause dryness of the mouth, so it is advised to drink more water, always carry sugar candy or maintain oral hygiene.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have glaucoma or have any gastro-related issues. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Generally, it is advised to avoid alcohol while on treatment.
Longifene-DS Tablet should be taken immediately after food or preferably one hour before you travel. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. In case, you have missed any doses then it is better to take the next dose as soon as you remember it. However, you should never take a double dose.
Sleepiness is the most common side effect of this medicine. Avoid driving or attention-seeking activity. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. In some cases, it may cause dryness of the mouth, so it is advised to drink more water, always carry sugar candy or maintain oral hygiene.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have glaucoma or have any gastro-related issues. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Generally, it is advised to avoid alcohol while on treatment.
Uses of Longifene Tablet
Benefits of Longifene Tablet
In Treatment of Allergic conditions
Longifene-DS Tablet is used to treat many different inflammatory and allergic conditions including conjunctivitis and conditions which affect the skin such as urticaria. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions and prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It helps relieve symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching, and other allergic-type reactions. If you are not sure why you are being given this medicine, ask your doctor.
This medicine is given orally (by mouth). You should always take it as it has been prescribed for you. Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice. This can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Because this medicine weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.
This medicine is given orally (by mouth). You should always take it as it has been prescribed for you. Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice. This can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Because this medicine weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.
Side effects of Longifene 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 Longifene
- Sleepiness
How to use Longifene 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. Longifene-DS Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Longifene Tablet works
Longifene-DS Tablet is an antihistamine. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (histamine). This helps treat various allergic conditions such as conjunctivitis and urticaria. This also stops the vomiting centre in the brain from receiving nerve messages that would otherwise cause motion sickness (nausea & light-headedness).
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Longifene-DS Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Longifene-DS 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Longifene-DS Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Longifene-DS Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Longifene-DS Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Longifene-DS Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Longifene Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Longifene-DS 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.
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Quick tips
- Longifene-DS Tablet relieves symptoms of allergic conditions such as rhinitis, conjunctivitis, and urticaria.
- It may also be used for the prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Longifene-DS Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Longifene-DS Tablet, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
- Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Longifene-DS Tablet, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Piperazine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS
Action Class
First-Generation H1 Antihistamines
Interaction with drugs
Taking Longifene with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may increase sleepiness and drowsiness.
Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you.
Concurrent use may increase sleepiness and drowsiness.
Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you.
Concurrent use may increase sleepiness and drowsiness.
Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of low blood pressure, slow breathing, slow pulse, disorientation, dizziness, sleepiness, and/or dilated pupils.
Do not drive or do anything r
Concurrent use may increase sleepiness and drowsiness.
Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you.
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Longifene-DS Tablet
Twice A Day
51%
Once A Day
32%
Thrice A Day
17%
What are you using Longifene Tablet for?
Others
50%
Allergic cond*
40%
Motion sickne*
10%
*Allergic conditions, Motion sickness
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
33%
Poor
33%
Average
33%
What were the side-effects while using Longifene-DS Tablet?
Sleepiness
75%
No Side Effec*
25%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Longifene Tablet?
With food
67%
Empty stomach
33%
Please rate Longifene-DS Tablet on price
Average
67%
Expensive
33%
FAQs
Can Longifene-DS Tablet be used as an appetite stimulant?
No, the Indian government has banned the use of Longifene-DS Tablet as an appetite stimulant [Gazette notification S.O. 6161(E)]. There are no studies available to show its rational use for increasing hunger. Longifene-DS Tablet is used for relieving various symptoms of allergy and motion sickness.
Can I feel sleepy after using Longifene-DS Tablet?
Yes, Longifene-DS Tablet can make you feel sleepy. Avoid driving, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities till you know how this medicine affects you.
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Address: 208, Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase III, New Delhi - 110020
Country of origin: India
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