Fexocare 180 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 9.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 450.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 90.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Fexofenadine hydrochloride |
| Company | Pristine pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Relief of symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis
- Relief of symptoms associated with chronic idiopathic urticaria
Pharmacology
- H1 histamine receptor mediator
- Fexofenadine as an 'inverse agonist' of the H1 receptor
- Potent and selective affinity for H1 receptors
Dosage & Administration
- 60 mg twice daily for adults and children 12 years and older
- 30 mg twice daily for children from 6 to 11 years
- 30 mg or 5 ml twice daily for children from 2 to 11 years
- 180 mg once daily for allergic rhinitis in adults
- 120 mg once daily for chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults
- Suspension: 15 mg or 2.5 ml twice daily for children from 6 months to less than 2 years
- Suspension: 30 mg or 5 ml twice daily for children from 2 to 11 years
Interaction
- Coadministration with erythromycin or ketoconazole
- No interaction with omeprazole
- Reduction in bioavailability when coadministered with antacids
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Fexofenadine Hydrochloride or its ingredients
Side Effects
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Insomnia
- Tachycardia
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Urticaria
- Pruritus
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Limited data on use in pregnant women
- Recommendation against use during breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Limited data in elderly, renally, or hepatically impaired patients
- Warning for patients with cardiovascular disease
- Unlikelihood of significant effects on ability to drive or use machines
Use in Special Populations
- Altered pharmacokinetics in individuals with renal impairment
- No substantial effect on pharmacokinetics in moderate to severe hepatic disease
- Similar adverse events in elderly patients
- Increased bioavailability in individuals over 65 years of age
Overdose Effects
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Dry mouth
- No clinically significant adverse reactions up to 800 mg single dose
Therapeutic Class
- Non-sedating antihistamines
Storage Conditions
- Dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C32H39NO4
- Illustrated Chemical Structure
Common Questions about Fexocare 180 mg Tablet
- Antihistamine action by blocking histamine production
- Uses for allergic rhinitis and urticaria
- Reported side effects such as vomiting, headache, coughing, and hives
- Instructions for storage and disposal
- Potential for causing sleepiness
- Onset of action within 1 hour
- Relief of outdoor and indoor allergy symptoms
- Coping with dizziness
- Avoidance of antacids while on medication
- Dose and duration recommendation by the doctor
- Avoidance of certain fruit juices while taking the tablet
- Caution for those with heart problems
- Quick tips for administration