Fexofast 60 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Fexofenadine hydrochloride
Company Drug international ltd
Also available as
Fexofast 120 mg tablet Fexofast 180 mg tablet Fexofast 30 mg suspension

Title

Fexofast 60 mg Tablet

Category

  • Medicine
  • Healthcare
  • Allergy Relief

Description

Fexofast 60 mg Tablet is an antihistamine used to relieve symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria. It is available in tablet and suspension forms for adults and children.

Dimensions

Various dosages: 30 mg, 60 mg, 120 mg, 180 mg

Color Options

  • White

Functions

  • Relief of symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis
  • Relief of symptoms associated with chronic idiopathic urticaria

Usability Features

  • Non-sedating antihistamine
  • Improves health-related quality of life and work/activity productivity

Materials

Fexofenadine Hydrochloride

Technical Specifications

  • Pharmacology: Acts as an 'inverse agonist' of the H1 receptor, preventing activation and downstream effects, potent and selective affinity for H1 receptors, no evidence of other receptor activity
  • Dosage & Administration:
    • Adults and children 12 years and older:
      • Tablet: 60 mg twice daily or 120 mg once daily or 180 mg once daily
      • In case of impaired renal function: 60 mg once daily
    • Children from 2 to 11 years:
      • Tablet: 30 mg twice daily or 60 mg once daily
      • Suspension: 30 mg or 5 ml twice daily

Design Elements

  • Chemical structure: C32H39NO4

Interaction

  • No hepatic biotransformation: No interaction with other medicinal products through hepatic mechanisms
  • Coadministration with erythromycin or ketoconazole: Results in a 2-3 times increase in fexofenadine plasma levels
  • No interaction with omeprazole: Administration of antacid containing aluminium and magnesium hydroxide gels reduces bioavailability

Contraindications

Known hypersensitivity to Fexofenadine Hydrochloride or any of its ingredients

Side Effects

  • Commonly Reported:
    • Headache
    • Drowsiness
    • Dizziness
    • Nausea
    • Fatigue
  • Post-marketing surveillance:
    • Hypersensitivity reactions (e.g., angioedema, chest tightness, dyspnoea, flushing, systemic anaphylaxis)
    • Insomnia
    • Nervousness
    • Tachycardia
    • Palpitations
    • Diarrhea
    • Rash
    • Urticaria
    • Pruritus

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnant Women: Limited data available, not recommended unless clearly necessary
  • Breastfeeding Mothers: Not recommended due to potential transfer into breast milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Special Patient Groups: Limited data in older people and renally or hepatically impaired patients, administer with care
  • Cardiovascular Disease: Warn patients about potential adverse reactions

Use in Special Populations

  • Renal and Hepatic Impaired Patients: Altered pharmacokinetics, recommended starting dose adjustments
  • Elderly Patients: Altered pharmacokinetics in individuals over 65 years of age

Overdose Effects

  • Reported Effects:
    • Dizziness
    • Drowsiness
    • Fatigue
    • Dry mouth
  • Clinical Trials: No clinically significant adverse reactions reported at varying doses

Therapeutic Class

Non-sedating antihistamines

Storage Conditions

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

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