Xofena 120 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 7.00 (30's pack: ৳ 210.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Fexofenadine hydrochloride
Company Asiatic laboratories ltd
Also available as
Xofena 180 mg tablet Xofena 30 mg suspension

Title

  • Xofena 120 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Healthcare
  • Allergy Relief

Description

  • Non-sedating antihistamine for the relief of symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children 12 years and older.

DosageOptions

  • 60 mg twice daily
  • 120 mg once daily
  • 180 mg once daily

AgeRange

  • 12 years and older
  • 6 to 11 years
  • 6 months to less than 2 years

Formulation

  • Tablet
  • Suspension

RenalFunctionDosage

  • In case of impaired renal function: 60 mg once daily
  • In case of impaired renal function: 30 mg once daily
  • In case of impaired renal function: 15 mg or 2.5 ml once daily
  • In case of impaired renal function: 30 mg or 5 ml once daily

BloodBrainBarrier

  • Does not cross the blood-brain barrier

InteractionWithAntibiotics

  • Interacts with erythromycin or ketoconazole, resulting in increased levels of fexofenadine in plasma

AntacidInteraction

  • Reduction in bioavailability when co-administered with aluminium and magnesium hydroxide containing antacids

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to Fexofenadine Hydrochloride or any of its ingredients

CommonSideEffects

  • Headache
  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Fatigue
  • Insomnia
  • Tachycardia
  • Palpitations
  • Diarrhea
  • Rash
  • Urticaria
  • Pruritus

PregnancyRecommendation

  • Not recommended unless clearly necessary

BreastfeedingRecommendation

  • Not recommended for mothers breastfeeding their babies

ElderlyPatientsWarning

  • Limited data; should be administered with care

HepaticImpairment

  • Moderate to severe hepatic disease does not affect the pharmacokinetics of fexofenadine substantially

OverdoseEffects

  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Fatigue
  • Dry mouth

MaximumToleratedDose

  • Maximum tolerated dose not established

StorageInstructions

  • Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
  • Keep out of the reach of children

MolecularFormula

  • C32H39NO4

ChemicalStructure

  • Stabilizes the inactive form of the H1 receptor

TimeToEffect

  • Starts working within 1 hour of consuming it

CautionWhileDriving

  • Unlikely to produce significant effects on the ability to drive or use machines, but individual response should be checked before performing complicated tasks

InteractionWithAntacids

  • Should be taken 2 hours apart from administration of antacids containing aluminium and magnesium hydroxide

FoodInteractions

  • Avoid consuming grapefruit juice, orange juice, and apple juice while taking Xofena 120 mg Tablet

HeartDisorderCaution

  • Exercise caution for individuals with heart disorders

QuickTips

  • Less likely to make you feel sleepy than some other similar medicines
  • Do not take with fruit juices as they might make the drug less effective
  • May cause nausea; stick to simple meals
  • Avoid using antacids 30 minutes before or after taking Xofena 120 mg Tablet

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