Fexotab 120 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 7.02 (3 x 10: ৳ 210.60)
Strip Price: ৳ 70.20
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Fexofenadine hydrochloride |
| Company | Veritas pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Relief of symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis
- Relief of symptoms associated with chronic idiopathic urticaria
- Improves health-related quality of life and work/activity productivity
Pharmacology
- H1 histamine receptor mediation
- Inhibition of pro-inflammatory cytokine release
- Prevention of histamine activation and downstream effects
- Selective affinity for H1 receptors
- No CNS effects
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage for adults and children 12 years and older
- Dosage for children 6 to 11 years
- Dosage for children 2 to 11 years
- Dosage for children from 6 months to less than 2 years
- Dosage for impaired renal function
Interaction
- No hepatic biotransformation
- Potential interaction with erythromycin and ketoconazole
- No interaction with omeprazole
- Reduction in bioavailability with antacids
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Fexofenadine Hydrochloride or its ingredients
Side Effects
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Tachycardia
- Palpitations
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Urticaria
- Pruritus
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Limited data in pregnant women
- No recommendation for breastfeeding mothers
- No human data on fertility effects
Precautions & Warnings
- Limited data in older people and impaired patients
- Warning for patients with cardiovascular disease
- Unlikely to affect ability to drive or use machinery
Use in Special Populations
- Altered pharmacokinetics in renal impaired patients
- No substantial effect on hepatic impaired patients
- Altered pharmacokinetics in individuals over 65 years of age
Overdose Effects
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Dry mouth
- Maximum tolerated dose not established
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
- Chemical Structure Image
Common Questions about Fexotab 120 mg Tablet
- Description
- Uses
- Side Effects
- Storage and disposal instructions
- Potential sleepiness
- Risk of overdose
- Onset of action
- Relief of outdoor and indoor allergies
- Coping with dizziness
- Avoidance of antacids
- Administration guidelines
- Avoidance of specific foods
- Potential for heart problems
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