Fexocon 180 mg (Tablet)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Fexofenadine hydrochloride |
| Company | Concord pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Product Title
Fexocon 180 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Allergy Relief
- Antihistamine
Description
Fexocon is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, in adults and children 12 years of age and over. It is also indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children 12 years of age and older.
Dosage
Adults and children 12 years and older: Tablet: 60 mg twice daily or 120 mg once daily or 180 mg once daily. Children from 6 to 11 years: Tablet: 30 mg twice daily or 60 mg once daily. Children from 2 to 11 years: Suspension: 30 mg or 5 ml twice daily.
Indications
- Relief of allergic rhinitis symptoms
- Relief of chronic idiopathic urticaria symptoms
Mode of Action
Fexofenadine is considered an 'inverse agonist' of the H1 receptor because it binds to and stabilizes the inactive form of the receptor, preventing its activation and subsequent downstream effects.
Interaction
- Coadministration with erythromycin or ketoconazole increases fexofenadine levels in plasma
- No interaction with omeprazole observed
- Antacid administration reduces bioavailability
Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity to Fexofenadine Hydrochloride or any of its ingredients.
Side Effects
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Insomnia
- Tachycardia
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Urticaria
- Pruritus
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women
- Limited animal studies suggest no direct or indirect harmful effects
Precautions & Warnings
- Administered 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 an effect on the ability to drive or use machines
Use in Special Populations
- Renal impairment: Recommend starting dose of 60 mg once daily
- Elderly patients: Altered pharmacokinetics
Overdose Effects
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Dry mouth
Therapeutic Class
Non-sedating antihistamines
Storage Conditions
Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C32H39NO4
- Chemical Structure Image: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-468-fexofenadine-hydrochloride-chemical-structure-HrM3XW8ofnGVhLdcBRox.svg
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