Nefoxen 180 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 9.00 (30's pack: ৳ 270.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Fexofenadine hydrochloride
Company Nipa pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Nefoxen 120 mg tablet

Title

  • Nefoxen 180 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Antihistamine
  • Allergic Rhinitis Relief
  • Urticaria Relief
  • Non-sedating Antihistamines

Description

  • Nefoxen 180 mg Tablet is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children 12 years of age and over.
  • Nefoxen 180 mg Tablet improves health-related quality of life, work, and activity productivity.

Dimensions

  • 6mm x 6mm x 10mm

Color options

  • White

Functions

  • Relieves symptoms such as sneezing, rhinorrhea, lacrimation, itchy, red eyes, itchy nose/palate/throat

Materials

  • Fexofenadine hydrochloride

Technical specifications

  • Molecular Formula: C32H39NO4

Design elements

  • Chemical Structure: C32H39NO4

Usability features

  • Non-sedating
  • Relief within 1 hour of consumption
  • Peak benefit observed within 6 hours

Dosage and administration

  • Allergic Rhinitis:
    • Adults and children 12 years and older: Tablet: 60 mg twice daily or 120 mg once daily or 180 mg once daily
    • Children from 6 to 11 years: Tablet: 30 mg twice daily or 60 mg once daily
    • Children from 2 to 11 years: Suspension: 30 mg or 5 ml twice daily
  • Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria:
    • Adults and children 12 years and older: Tablet: 60 mg twice daily or 120 mg once daily or 180 mg once daily
    • Children from 6 to 11 years: Tablet: 30 mg twice daily or 60 mg once daily
    • Children from 6 months to less than 2 years: Suspension: 15 mg or 2.5 ml twice daily
    • Children from 2 to 11 years: Suspension: 30 mg or 5 ml twice daily

Interaction

  • No interaction with omeprazole
  • Coadministration with erythromycin or ketoconazole may increase fexofenadine level in plasma
  • Antacids containing aluminium and magnesium hydroxide may reduce bioavailability if taken 15 minutes prior to Nefoxen

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to Fexofenadine Hydrochloride or any of its ingredients

Side effects

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

Pregnancy and lactation

  • Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women
  • No human data on the effect on fertility

Precautions and warnings

  • Administer with care in older people and renally or hepatically impaired patients
  • Patients with history of cardiovascular disease should be warned about potential adverse reactions like tachycardia and palpitations
  • Unlikely to affect ability to drive or use machines

Special populations

  • Renal impairment: Starting dose of 60 mg once daily recommended
  • Elderly patients: Increased bioavailability observed in individuals over 65 years of age
  • Moderate to severe hepatic disease does not substantially affect the pharmacokinetics of fexofenadine

Overdose effects

  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Fatigue
  • Dry mouth
  • Maximum tolerated dose not established
  • Symptomatic and supportive treatment recommended
  • Haemodialysis does not effectively remove Nefoxen from blood

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: [URL]

Common questions

  • What is Nefoxen 180 mg Tablet?: An antihistamine that works by blocking histamine during allergic reactions
  • Uses of Nefoxen 180 mg Tablet: Treatment of allergic rhinitis and urticaria, relieves allergy symptoms
  • Side Effects of Nefoxen 180 mg Tablet: Vomiting, Headache, Coughing, Diarrhea, Painful menstruation, Pain in the arms and legs, Hives, Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
  • Storage and disposal instructions: Store in a cool dry place, keep out of reach of children and pets
  • Effect on drowsiness: Can make you feel sleepy
  • Overdose precautions: Do not overdose to avoid adverse reactions and increased risk of side effects
  • Onset of action: Starts working within 1 hour

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