Fexobest 180 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 200.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Fexofenadine hydrochloride
Company Goodman pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Fexobest 120 mg tablet Fexobest 30 mg suspension

Indications

  • Relief of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis symptoms
  • Relief of chronic idiopathic urticaria symptoms

Category

Medicine

DosageOptions

  • AllergicRhinitis:
    • AdultsAndChildren12YearsAndOlder:
      • 60 mg twice daily
      • 120 mg once daily
      • 180 mg once daily
      • In case of impaired renal function: 60 mg once daily
    • Children6To11Years:
      • 30 mg twice daily
      • 60 mg once daily
      • In case of impaired renal function: 30 mg once daily
    • Children2To11Years:
      • 30 mg or 5 ml twice daily
      • In case of impaired renal function: 30 mg or 5 ml once daily
  • ChronicIdiopathicUrticaria:
    • AdultsAndChildren12YearsAndOlder:
      • 60 mg twice daily
      • 120 mg once daily
      • 180 mg once daily
      • In case of impaired renal function: 60 mg once daily
    • Children6To11Years:
      • 30 mg twice daily
      • 60 mg once daily
      • In case of impaired renal function: 30 mg once daily
    • Children6MonthsToLessThan2Years:
      • 15 mg or 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) twice daily
      • In case of impaired renal function: 15 mg or 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) once daily
    • Children2To11Years:
      • 30 mg or 5 ml (1 tsp) twice daily
      • In case of impaired renal function: 30 mg or 5 ml (1 tsp) once daily

Interaction

  • No hepatic biotransformation
  • Coadministration with erythromycin or ketoconazole increases fexofenadine plasma levels
  • No interaction with omeprazole
  • Administration of antacid containing aluminum and magnesium hydroxide reduces bioavailability

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to Fexofenadine Hydrochloride or any of its ingredients

SideEffects

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

PregnancyAndLactation

  • Limited data in pregnant women
  • Fexofenadine found in human breast milk
  • Not recommended for breastfeeding mothers
  • No human data on effect on fertility

PrecautionsAndWarnings

  • Limited data in older people and renally or hepatically impaired patients
  • Administer with care in special groups
  • Warn patients with history of or ongoing cardiovascular disease
  • Unlikely to affect ability to drive or use machines
  • Recommended to check individual response before driving or performing complicated tasks

UseInSpecialPopulations

  • Altered pharmacokinetics in renal impairments
  • Altered pharmacokinetics in individuals over 65 years of age

OverdoseEffects

  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Fatigue
  • Dry mouth
  • No clinically significant adverse reactions up to 800 mg single dose
  • Symptomatic and supportive treatment recommended

TherapeuticClass

Non-sedating antihistamines

StorageConditions

Keep in a dry place away from light and heat. Keep out of the reach of children.

ChemicalStructure

  • MolecularFormula: C32H39NO4
  • ChemicalStructureImageURL: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-468-fexofenadine-hydrochloride-chemical-structure-HrM3XW8ofnGVhLdcBRox.svg

CommonQuestions

  • Fexobest180mgTablet:
    • WhatIsIt: An antihistamine that blocks histamine production during allergic reaction
    • Uses: Treatment of allergic rhinitis and urticaria
    • SideEffects:
      • Vomiting
      • Headache
      • Coughing
      • Diarrhea
      • Painful menstruation
      • Hives and redness of skin
      • Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
    • StorageAndDisposalInstructions: Keep in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Ensure it remains unreachable to children and pets.
    • EffectOnSleepiness: Can cause sleepiness as a common side effect
    • OnsetOfAction: Starts working within 1 hour of consumption, with peak benefit observed within 6 hours
    • ReliefOfSymptoms: Can help relieve symptoms caused by outdoor and indoor allergens
    • SafetyPrecautions: Avoid heavy machinery or driving, rest if feeling extremely dizzy, and avoid antacid combination

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