Alfex 120 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 8.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 240.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 80.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Fexofenadine hydrochloride |
| Company | Medicon pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Alfex 120 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Antihistamine
Description
- Alfex is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria. It improves health-related quality of life and work/activity productivity.
Dosage
- Adults and children 12 years and older: Tablet: 60 mg twice daily or 120 mg once daily or 180 mg once daily.
Age
- Adults
- Children 2-11 years
- Children 6-11 years
- Children 6 months to less than 2 years
- Patients over 65 years of age
Symptoms
- Sneezing
- Rhinorrhea
- Lacrimation
- Itchy, red eyes
- Itchy nose/palate/throat
- Pruritus
- Number of wheals
- Angioedema
- Chest tightness
- Dyspnoea
- Flushing
- Systemic anaphylaxis
- Insomnia
- Nervousness
- Tachycardia
- Palpitations
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Urticaria
- Hypersensitivity reactions with manifestations
Adverse Effects
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Vomiting
- Coughing
- Painful menstruation
- Pain in the arms and legs
- Hives and redness of skin
- Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
- Dry mouth
Administration
- Oral administration
- Twice daily administration
- Once daily administration
- In case of impaired renal function: adjusted dosage
Interactions
- No clinically significant interaction with omeprazole
- Increased level when coadministered with erythromycin or ketoconazole
- Reduction in bioavailability with antacids
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Fexofenadine Hydrochloride or any of its ingredients
Pregnancy and Lactation
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding
Storage
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C32H39NO4
Pharmacology
- Fexofenadine is considered an 'inverse agonist' of the H1 receptor
- Potent and selective affinity for H1 receptors
Therapeutic Class
- Non-sedating antihistamines
Renal Function
- Altered pharmacokinetics in individuals with renal impairment
- Dose adjustment required
Hepatic Function
- No substantial effect on the pharmacokinetics of fexofenadine in moderate to severe hepatic disease
Overdose Effects
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Symptomatic and supportive treatment recommended
Precautions
- Limited data in older people and renally or hepatically impaired patients
- Careful administration in patients with ongoing cardiovascular disease
Usability
- No significant effects on central nervous system function
- Unlikely to affect the ability to drive or use machines
Allergy Relief
- Relieves symptoms of sneezing, rhinorrhea, lacrimation, itchy, red eyes, itchy nose/palate/throat
- Reduces signs and symptoms of chronic idiopathic urticaria