Perfex 60 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 5.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 250.00)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Fexofenadine hydrochloride |
| Company | Beacon pharmaceuticals plc |
| Also available as |
Title
- Perfex 60 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Health & Wellness
- Allergy Relief
Description
- Perfex 60 mg Tablet is used for the treatment of allergic rhinitis and urticaria. It relieves allergy symptoms such as runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing, hives, and itching
Indications
- Relief of symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis
- Relief of symptoms associated with chronic idiopathic urticaria
- Improves health-related quality of life and work/activity productivity
Pharmacology
- Fexofenadine is considered an 'inverse agonist' of the H1 receptor
- Does not cross the blood-brain barrier and unlikely to cause significant CNS effects
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 children from 6 months to less than 2 years: Suspension: 15 mg or 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) twice daily
Interaction
- No interaction between fexofenadine and omeprazole was observed
- Administration of an antacid containing aluminium and magnesium hydroxide gels 15 minutes prior to Perfex caused a reduction in bioavailability
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Fexofenadine Hydrochloride or any of its ingredients
Side Effects
- Nervous system disorders- Common: headache, drowsiness, dizziness
- Immune system disorders- hypersensitivity reactions with manifestations such as angioedema, chest tightness, dyspnoea
- Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders- rash, urticaria, pruritus
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Limited animal studies do not indicate direct or indirect harmful effects with respect to pregnancy
- Not recommended for mothers breast-feeding their babies
Precautions & Warnings
- Limited data in the older people and renally or hepatically impaired patients
- Adverse reactions include tachycardia and palpitations
- Unlikely to produce an effect on the ability to drive or use machines
Use in Special Populations
- The pharmacokinetics of fexofenadine are altered in individuals with renal impairment
- Adverse events were similar in elderly patients compared to patients under 65 years of age
Overdose Effects
- Dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue and dry mouth have been reported with overdose of Perfex
- Single doses up to 800 mg and doses up to 690 mg twice daily for 1 month or 240 mg once daily for 1 year have been administered without clinically significant adverse reactions
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
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