Longifene Tablet

Longifene 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 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.

• Treatment of Allergic conditions
• Treatment of Motion sickness

Longifene 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).

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 Tablet is to be taken with food.

• Sleepiness

AlcoholCAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Longifene Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Longifene 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 feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Longifene Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

DrivingUNSAFE

Longifene Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Longifene Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Longifene Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Longifene 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.

Chemical Class

Piperazine Derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Vitamins minerals nutrients

Action Class

H1 Antihistaminics (First Generation)