ED-Fex 30 mg/5 ml (Oral Suspension)
50 ml bottle: ৳ 48.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Fexofenadine hydrochloride |
| Company | Ethical drugs limited |
| Also available as |
Title
- ED-Fex 30 mg/5 ml Suspension
Categories
- Antihistamine
- Allergic Rhinitis Relief
- Urticaria Relief
- Non-sedating antihistamines
Description
- ED-Fex 30 mg/5 ml Suspension is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, in adults and children 12 years of age and over, as well as for the relief of symptoms associated with chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children 12 years of age and older.
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Functions
- Relieves symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis
- Improves health-related quality of life
- Improves work/activity productivity
- Relieves symptoms associated with chronic idiopathic urticaria
- Reduces the signs and symptoms of chronic idiopathic urticaria
- Reduces the number of wheals and pruritus
Materials
Technical Specifications
- Molecular Formula: C32H39NO4
Design Elements
Usability Features
- Dosage options for adults and children 12 years and older
- Different dosage options for children in varying age groups
- Limited data on use in older people and renally or hepatically impaired patients
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
- Improves work/activity productivity
Pharmacology
- Fexofenadine is considered an 'inverse agonist' of the H1 receptor
- Binds to and stabilizes the inactive form of the receptor
- Prevents activation and subsequent downstream effects
- No evidence of carrying antidopaminergic, antiserotonergic, anticholinergic, sedative, or adrenergic blocking activity
- Does not cross the blood-brain barrier and unlikely to cause significant CNS effects
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage options for adults and children 12 years and older
- Different dosage options for children in varying age groups
- Adjusted dosage options for impaired renal function
Interaction
- Coadministration with erythromycin or ketoconazole results in increased plasma levels of fexofenadine
- No interaction with omeprazole observed
- Administration of antacids containing aluminium and magnesium hydroxide gels 15 minutes prior to ED-Fex reduces bioavailability
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Fexofenadine Hydrochloride or any of its ingredients
Side Effects
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Insomnia
- Tachycardia
- Palpitations
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Urticaria
- Pruritus
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Limited data on use during pregnancy
- Not recommended for mothers breast-feeding their babies
- No human data on the effect on fertility
Precautions & Warnings
- Limited data in older people and renally or hepatically impaired patients
- Administered with care in special groups
- Patients with a history of or ongoing cardiovascular disease should be warned about adverse reactions
Use in Special Populations
- Altered pharmacokinetics in individuals with renal impairment
- Moderate to severe hepatic disease does not substantially affect the pharmacokinetics
- Altered pharmacokinetics in individuals over 65 years of age
Overdose Effects
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Dry mouth
- No clinically significant adverse reactions reported with specified 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
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C32H39NO4
Common Questions
- ED-Fex 30 mg/5 ml Suspension is an antihistamine
- Uses include the treatment of allergic rhinitis and urticaria
- Reported side effects include vomiting, headache, coughing, diarrhea
- Storage and disposal instructions provided
- May induce sleepiness
- Starts working within 1 hour of consumption
- Can help relieve symptoms of outdoor and indoor allergies