Fenadin 30 mg/5 ml (Oral Suspension)
30 ml bottle: ৳ 35.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Fexofenadine hydrochloride |
| Company | Renata limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis in adults and children 12 years of age and over
- Relief of symptoms associated with perennial allergic rhinitis in adults and children 12 years of age and over
- Relief of symptoms associated with chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children 12 years of age and older
- Improves health-related quality of life
- Improves work/activity productivity
Pharmacology
- H1 histamine receptor mediation
- Inhibition of degranulation of mast cells and basophils
- Blockage of histamine release and other inflammatory mediators
- Prevention of activation and downstream effects of H1 receptors
- Potent and selective affinity for H1 receptors
- No evidence of carrying antidopaminergic, antiserotonergic, anticholinergic, sedative, or adrenergic blocking activity
- Does not cross the blood-brain barrier
Dosage & Administration
- 60 mg tablet dosage for adults and children 12 years and older
- 120 mg tablet dosage for adults and children 12 years and older
- 180 mg tablet dosage for adults and children 12 years and older
- 30 mg tablet dosage for children from 6 to 11 years
- 30 mg or 5 ml suspension dosage for children from 2 to 11 years
- 15 mg or 2.5 ml suspension dosage for children from 6 months to less than 2 years
- Recommended starting dose of 60 mg once daily for patients with decreased renal function
Interaction
- No hepatic biotransformation
- Coadministration with erythromycin or ketoconazole may increase fexofenadine level in plasma
- No interaction observed between fexofenadine and omeprazole
- Reduction in bioavailability when coadministered with antacids containing aluminium and magnesium hydroxide
- Advisable to leave 2 hours between administration of fexofenadine and antacids
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Fexofenadine Hydrochloride or any of its ingredients
Side Effects
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Insomnia
- Tachycardia
- Palpitations
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Urticaria
- Pruritus
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No adequate data in pregnant women
- No direct or indirect harmful effects indicated in limited animal studies
- Not recommended for breastfeeding mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Administration with care in older people and renally or hepatically impaired patients
- Patients with history of or ongoing cardiovascular disease should be warned
- Unlikely to produce significant effects on the ability to drive or use machines
Use in Special Populations
- Altered pharmacokinetics in individuals with renal impairment
- No substantial effect on pharmacokinetics in individuals with moderate to severe hepatic disease
- Adverse events similar in elderly patients compared to patients under 65 years of age
Overdose Effects
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Dry mouth
- Maximum tolerated dose not established
- Standard measures for removal of unabsorbed medicinal product
- Symptomatic and supportive treatment recommended
- Haemodialysis does not effectively remove fexofenadine from blood
Therapeutic Class
- Non-sedating antihistamines
Storage Conditions
- Dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C32H39NO4
Common Questions about Fenadin 30 mg/5 ml Suspension
- Relief of allergy symptoms such as runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing, hives, and itching
- Reported side effects including vomiting, headache, coughing, diarrhea, painful menstruation, pain in the arms and legs, hives, redness of skin, swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
- Instructions for storage and disposal
- Medication can cause sleepiness
- Onset of action within 1 hour
- Benefit observed within 6 hours
- Relief of symptoms of outdoor and indoor allergies
- Coping strategies for dizziness
- Interaction with antacids
- Dosing recommendations
- Avoidance of certain foods or drinks
- Caution for patients with heart problems
- Quick tips for medication use