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What is Vifas

Vifas is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.
Vifas is used to treat the symptoms of seasonal allergies in adults and children.
Vifas is also used to treat skin itching and hives caused by a condition called chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children.
Vifas may also be used for purposes not listed in Vifas guide.

Vifas side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop taking Vifas and call your doctor if you have fever, chills, body aches, cough, or other flu symptoms.
Less serious side effects may include:

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)

Vifas dosing

Usual Adult Dose for Allergic Rhinitis:

60 mg orally twice a day or 180 mg once daily with water

Usual Adult Dose for Urticaria:

60 mg orally twice a day or 180 mg once daily with water

Usual Pediatric Dose for Allergic Rhinitis:

oral tablets:
6 to 11 years: 30 mg orally twice a day with water
12 years or older: 60 mg orally twice a day or 180 mg once daily with water
oral tablet, disintegrating
6 to 11 years: 30 mg orally twice a day
oral suspension:
allergic rhinitis:
2 to 11 years: 30 mg orally twice a day with water
chronic idiopathic urticaria:
6 months to 1 year: 15 mg orally twice a day
2 to 11 years: 30 mg orally twice a day

Usual Pediatric Dose for Urticaria:

oral tablets:
6 to 11 years: 30 mg orally twice a day with water
12 years or older: 60 mg orally twice a day or 180 mg once daily with water
oral tablet, disintegrating
6 to 11 years: 30 mg orally twice a day
oral suspension:
allergic rhinitis:
2 to 11 years: 30 mg orally twice a day with water
chronic idiopathic urticaria:
6 months to 1 year: 15 mg orally twice a day
2 to 11 years: 30 mg orally twice a day

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Vifas - Frequently asked Questions

Can Vifas be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?

In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.

It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.

What other drugs will affect Vifas?

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you regularly use other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold or allergy medicine, sedatives, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression, or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by Vifas.

Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially:

This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with Vifas. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

Who should not take Vifas?

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take this medicine if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have kidney disease.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Vifas will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.

It is not known whether Vifas passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Vifas tablets and capsules may be used to treat seasonal allergy symptoms in children who are at least 6 years old. Vifas oral suspension may be used in children ages 2 through 11. When treating chronic idiopathic urticaria, the liquid may be used in children as young as 2 months old.

Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.

How should I take Vifas?

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Take the regular tablet with a full glass of water. Do not use any other type of liquid.

Shake the oral suspension well just before you measure a dose. To be sure you get the correct dose, measure the liquid with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

To take Vifas orally disintegrating tablets (Allegra ODT):

Take the disintegrating tablet on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.

Tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse after you start taking Vifas. Never use more than the recommended dose.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the medicine bottle tightly closed.

Can Vifas be taken or consumed while pregnant?

Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

Can Vifas be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.

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Reviews

Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Vifas, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Vifas. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.

Patient reports

One patient reported useful

How active was the Vifas in relieving patients of the disease or symptoms?
Based on the survey reports from users of gmedication.com, about Useful percentage of users claimed the Vifas were useful to them in reducing their symptoms and diseases. However, the effectiveness of the medicine is influenced by many factors like the perception of the symptom, the severity of the conditions, and some other factors; the brand name could also be a factor to an extent. In the event the medicine does not produce the same effective result in your case, ensure you consult your medical expert to reexamine you on your disease or symptoms and prescribe, after that, alternative medications.
Patients%
Useful1
100.0%


One patient reported side effects

Does the Vifas Have Any Side Effects?
Based on the survey report from users of gmedication.com, about No side effects number of people suffered some side effect after consumption of Vifas. All drugs have a portion of undesirable side effects. These effects could be irritations too insignificant for the patient to even notice. However, the side effects of drugs may be determined by several factors like severity of disease and conditions associated with individual patients. However, one of the biggest factors is the dosage consumed. The higher the quantity taken by an individual, the greater the healing effect and the corresponding side effect. All patients have their different intensity of side effects. Ensure you consult your health care provider immediately you notice an unusual side effect affect the consumption of Vifas.
Patients%
No side effects1
100.0%


Patient reported price estimates

No survey data has been collected yet


Three patients reported frequency of use

How often should I take Vifas?
According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Vifas should take Once in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
Patients%
Once in a day2
66.7%
4 times in a day1
33.3%


Three patients reported doses

What is the specific doses you have used?
Vifas May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
Patients%
101-200mg2
66.7%
51-100mg1
33.3%


Patient reported time for results

No survey data has been collected yet


Patient reported administration

No survey data has been collected yet


Four patients reported age

Patients%
16-293
75.0%
1-51
25.0%


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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology