Vifas 180 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Fexofenadine hydrochloride |
| Company | Healthcare pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Relief of symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis
- Relief of symptoms associated with chronic idiopathic urticaria
Pharmacology
- H1 histamine receptor mediation
- Degranulation of mast cells and basophils
- Release of histamine and inflammatory mediators
- Binding and activation of H1 receptors
- Release of pro-inflammatory cytokines
Dosage & Administration
- 60 mg twice daily for adults and children 12 years and older
- 30 mg twice daily for children from 6 to 11 years
- Suspension: 15 mg or 2.5 ml twice daily for children from 6 months to less than 2 years
Interaction
- Coadministration with erythromycin or ketoconazole
- No interaction with omeprazole
- Antacid administration causing reduction in bioavailability
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Fexofenadine Hydrochloride or any of its ingredients
Side Effects
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Tachycardia
- Palpitations
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Urticaria
- Pruritus
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Limited data in pregnant women
- Not recommended for breastfeeding mothers
- No human data on the effect on fertility
Precautions & Warnings
- Limited data in older people and renally or hepatically impaired patients
- Effects on ability to drive and use machines
- No significant effects on central nervous system function
Use in Special Populations
- Pharmacokinetics altered in individuals with renal impairment
- Adverse events similar in elderly patients
- Altered pharmacokinetics in individuals over 65 years of age
Overdose Effects
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Dry mouth
- No development of clinically significant adverse reactions at high doses
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
- Uses of Vifas 180 mg Tablet
- Side Effects of Vifas 180 mg Tablet
- Instructions for storage and disposal
- Effectiveness duration
- Relief of outdoor and indoor allergies
- Coping with dizziness
- Combination with antacids
- Dosage instructions
- Avoidance of certain foods or drinks
- Possible heart problems
- Quick Tips for usage