Fexo 60 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 4.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 200.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 40.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Fexofenadine hydrochloride |
| Company | Square pharmaceuticals plc |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis
- Relief of symptoms associated with perennial allergic rhinitis
- Improvement of health-related quality of life and work/activity productivity
- Relief of symptoms associated with chronic idiopathic urticaria
- Reduction of signs and symptoms of chronic idiopathic urticaria
Pharmacology
- Mediates hypersensitivity and allergic reactions
- Deactivation of mast cells and basophils
- Release of histamine and other inflammatory mediators
- Binding to and stabilization of the inactive form of H1 receptor
- Potent and selective affinity for H1 receptors
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage: 60 mg twice daily or 120 mg once daily or 180 mg once daily
- Children 6 to 11 years dosage: 30 mg twice daily or 60 mg once daily
- Children 2 to 11 years dosage: 30 mg or 5 ml twice daily
Interaction
- No hepatic biotransformation
- Coadministration with erythromycin or ketoconazole
- Coadministration with omeprazole
- Coadministration with antacids containing aluminium and magnesium hydroxide
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Fexofenadine Hydrochloride or its ingredients
Side Effects
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Insomnia
- Tachycardia
- Palpitations
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Urticaria
- Pruritus
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Limited data on use in pregnant women
- No human data on effect of Fexofenadine hydrochloride on fertility
- Not recommended for breastfeeding mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Limited data in older people, renally or hepatically impaired patients
- Administration with care in special groups
- Warnings for patients with history of or ongoing cardiovascular disease
- Unlikelihood of producing significant effects on ability to drive or use machines
Use in Special Populations
- Altered pharmacokinetics in individuals with renal impairment
- No substantial effect on pharmacokinetics in moderate to severe hepatic disease
- Similar adverse events in elderly patients
Overdose Effects
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Dry mouth
- No clinically significant adverse reactions below 800 mg single dose
- Symptomatic and supportive treatment recommended
Therapeutic Class
- Non-sedating antihistamines
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C32H39NO4
Common Questions about Fexo 60 mg Tablet
- Description of Fexo 60 mg Tablet as an antihistamine
- Uses for the treatment of allergic rhinitis and urticaria
- Reported side effects like vomiting, headache, coughing, and more
- Instructions for storage and disposal of Fexo 60 mg Tablet
- Potential to cause sleepiness
- Onset of action within 1 hour of consumption
- Relief of outdoor and indoor allergy symptoms
- Coping with dizziness caused by Fexo 60 mg Tablet
- Avoidance of antacids and specific fruit juices
- Ways to take Fexo 60 mg Tablet for optimal effectiveness