Fexsil 30 mg/5 ml (Oral Suspension)
50 ml bottle: ৳ 55.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Fexofenadine hydrochloride |
| Company | Silco pharmaceutical ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Fexsil 30 mg/5 ml Suspension
Categories
- Antihistamine
- Allergy Relief
- Health & Wellness
Description
- Fexsil is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis
- Fexsil significantly reduces the signs and symptoms of chronic idiopathic urticaria
Dosage
- 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
Pharmacology
- Fexofenadine is an 'inverse agonist' of the H1 receptor
- It has potent and selective affinity for H1 receptors
Interaction
- No interaction between fexofenadine and omeprazole was observed
- Administration of an antacid containing aluminium and magnesium hydroxide gels 15 minutes prior to Fexsil 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
- Gastrointestinal disorders- Common: nausea
- Immune system disorders- hypersensitivity reactions with manifestations such as angioedema, chest tightness, dyspnoea
Pregnancy lactation
- Fexofenadine hydrochloride should not be used during pregnancy unless clearly necessary
- Fexofenadine hydrochloride is not recommended for mothers breast-feeding their babies
Precautions warnings
- Administered with care in older people and renally or hepatically impaired patients
- Antihistamines have been associated with adverse reactions, tachycardia, and palpitations
Use in special populations
- Renal impairment: A dose of 60 mg once daily is recommended as the starting dose
- Elderly patients: Adverse events were similar compared to patients under 65 years of age
Overdose effects
- Dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue and dry mouth have been reported with overdose of Fexsil
- Single doses up to 800 mg and doses up to 690 mg twice daily for 1 month have been administered to healthy subjects 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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