Fenox 120 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 7.00 (30's pack: ৳ 210.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Fexofenadine hydrochloride |
| Company | Jenphar bangladesh ltd |
Title
- Fenox 120 mg Tablet
Categories
- Antihistamine
- Allergy Relief
- Urticaria Treatment
- Medication
Description
- Indicated for allergic rhinitis in adults and children 12 years and over
- Treats symptoms such as sneezing, rhinorrhea, and itchy, red eyes
- Improves health-related quality of life and work/activity productivity
- Relieves symptoms associated with chronic idiopathic urticaria
- Reduces the number of wheals and pruritus
- Pharmacology includes binding to H1 receptors and preventing activation
Dosage and administration
- Adults: 60 mg twice daily or 120 mg/180 mg once daily for allergic rhinitis
- Children 6-11 years: Tablet 30 mg twice daily or 60 mg once daily for allergic rhinitis
Interaction
- Erythromycin or ketoconazole coadministration results in increased fexofenadine level
- No interaction with omeprazole observed
- Administration of antacid 15 minutes prior to Fenox reduces bioavailability
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Fexofenadine Hydrochloride
Side effects
- Common: headache, drowsiness, nausea
- Uncommon: fatigue
- Hypersensitivity reactions with manifestations such as angioedema
Pregnancy and lactation
- Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women
Precautions and warnings
- Administer with care in older people and renally or hepatically impaired patients
- Patients with a history of cardiovascular disease should be warned of potential adverse reactions
Special populations
- Renal impairment alters the pharmacokinetics of fexofenadine
- 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 with single 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
Common questions
- Works by blocking histamine in the body during an allergic reaction
- Relieves symptoms of allergic rhinitis and urticaria
- Reported side effects include vomiting, headache, coughing, and diarrhea
- Should be kept in a cool dry place and out of reach of children and pets