Delfex 120 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 5.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 150.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 50.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Fexofenadine hydrochloride |
| Company | Delta pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
Delfex 120 mg Tablet
Categories
- Allergy & Immunology
- Antihistamines
Indications
- Relief of symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis
- Relief of symptoms associated with chronic idiopathic urticaria
Pharmacology
- Delfex binds to H1 receptors as an inverse agonist
- No evidence of antidopaminergic, antiserotonergic, anticholinergic, sedative, or adrenergic blocking activity
- Unlikely to cause significant CNS effects as it does not cross the blood-brain barrier
Dosage
- 60 mg twice daily or 120 mg/180 mg once daily for adults and children 12 years and older
- 30 mg twice daily or 60 mg once daily for children 6 to 11 years
- Suspension: 30 mg or 5 ml twice daily for children 2 to 11 years
Interaction
- Coadministration with erythromycin or ketoconazole increases fexofenadine levels in plasma
- No interaction with omeprazole observed
- Antacids containing aluminium and magnesium hydroxide reduce bioavailability if administered 15 minutes prior to Delfex
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Fexofenadine Hydrochloride
Side effects
- Common: headache, drowsiness, dizziness, nausea
- Uncommon: fatigue
- Hypersensitivity reactions, insomnia, tachycardia, diarrhea, rash, urticaria, pruritus in post-marketing surveillance
Pregnancy lactation
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy unless clearly necessary
- Not recommended for mothers breastfeeding their babies
Precautions warnings
- Administer with care in older people and renally or hepatically impaired patients
- Warn patients with cardiovascular disease about potential adverse reactions like tachycardia and palpitations
- Unlikely to produce an effect on the ability to drive or use machines
Special populations
- Altered pharmacokinetics in renal-impaired individuals
- Increased bioavailability in individuals over 65 years of age
Overdose effects
- Reported effects include dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, and dry mouth
- No clinically significant adverse reactions observed at doses up to 800 mg
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 img url: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-468-fexofenadine-hydrochloride-chemical-structure-HrM3XW8ofnGVhLdcBRox.svg
Common questions
- Delfex 120 mg Tablet is an antihistamine that works by blocking histamine during an allergic reaction
- Used for treatment of allergic rhinitis and urticaria to relieve symptoms such as runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing, hives, and itching
- Reported side effects include Vomiting, Headache, Coughing, Diarrhea, Painful menstruation, and more
- Should be kept in a cool dry place and out of reach of children and pets
- Can cause sleepiness as a common side effect; should not be overdosed
- Starts working within 1 hour, with peak benefit observed within 6 hours
- Can help relieve symptoms caused by outdoor and indoor allergens
- Recommend caution when suffering from heart disorders and advise not to use in combination with antacids