Fexonor 30 mg/5 ml (Oral Suspension)

50 ml bottle: ৳ 55.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Fexofenadine hydrochloride
Company Osl pharma limited
Also available as
Fexonor 120 mg tablet Fexonor 180 mg tablet

Title

  • Fexonor Allergy Relief Tablets

Categories

    • Type:
      • Non-sedating antihistamine
    • Use:
      • Allergic rhinitis
      • Chronic idiopathic urticaria
  • Fexofenadine

Description

    • Indications:
      • Relief of symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria
    • Dosage & Administration:
      • Adults and Children 12 Years and Older Tablet:
        • 60 mg twice daily
        • 120 mg once daily
        • 180 mg once daily
      • Adults and Children 12 Years and Older Suspension:
        • 60 mg twice daily
        • 120 mg once daily
        • 180 mg once daily
      • Children 6-11 Years Tablet:
        • 30 mg twice daily
        • 60 mg once daily
      • Children 6-11 Years Suspension:
        • 30 mg 5 ml twice daily
        • 30 mg 5 ml once daily
      • Children 6 Months to Less Than 2 Years Suspension:
        • 15 mg 2.5 ml twice daily
        • 15 mg 2.5 ml once daily
      • Children 2-11 Years Suspension:
        • 30 mg 5 ml twice daily
        • 30 mg 5 ml once daily
    • Interaction:
      • No interaction with omeprazole observed
      • Leave 2 hours between administration of Fexonor and aluminium and magnesium hydroxide containing antacids
    • Contraindications:
      • Known hypersensitivity to Fexofenadine Hydrochloride or any of its ingredients
    • Side Effects:
      • Common: headache, drowsiness, dizziness, nausea
      • Uncommon: fatigue
      • Uncommon in post-marketing surveillance: hypersensitivity reactions, insomnia, nervousness, tachycardia, palpitations, diarrhea, rash, urticaria, pruritus
    • Pregnancy & Lactation:
      • No adequate data in pregnant women
      • Not recommended for breastfeeding mothers
      • No human data on the effect of Fexofenadine hydrochloride on fertility
    • Precautions & Warnings:
      • Administered with care in older people and renally or hepatically impaired patients
      • Patients with a history of or ongoing cardiovascular disease should be warned
    • Use in Special Populations:
      • Dosing recommendation for renal impairment
      • Limited data in older people
      • Adverse events similar in elderly patients
      • Altered pharmacokinetics in individuals over 65 years of age
    • Overdose Effects:
      • Dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, dry mouth reported with overdose
      • Maximum tolerated dose not established
      • Standard measures and symptomatic treatment recommended
      • Haemodialysis does not effectively remove Fexonor from blood
    • Storage Conditions:
      • Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
      • Keep out of the reach of children

Technical Specifications

  • Molecular Formula: C32H39NO4
  • Chemical Structure: Stabilizes the inactive form of the H1 receptor, preventing its activation and subsequent downstream effects
  • Image: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-468-fexofenadine-hydrochloride-chemical-structure-HrM3XW8ofnGVhLdcBRox.svg

Other Information

  • Common Questions:
      • What is Fexonor 30 mg/5 ml Suspension?: An antihistamine
      • Uses: Treatment of allergic rhinitis and urticaria
      • Reported Side Effects: Vomiting, headache, coughing, diarrhea, painful menstruation, pain in the arms and legs, hives, redness of skin, swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
      • Storage and Disposal: Kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack, inaccessible to children and pets
      • Effect on Sleepiness: Can make you feel sleepy
      • Onset of Action: Starts working within 1 hour, peak benefit observed within 6 hours
      • Relief of Symptoms: Can help relieve symptoms caused by outdoor and indoor allergens such as upper respiratory allergies, hay fever, watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing, or itching of the nose or throat
      • Coping with Dizziness: Rest after taking the medication, caution with machinery or driving, seek medical help for extreme dizziness
      • Interaction with Antacids: Should not be used in combination with antacids
      • Dose and Duration: As recommended by the doctor to avoid overdose
      • Avoidance of Specific Food or Drink: Do not consume certain fruit juices
      • Impact on Heart: Exercising caution for those with heart disorders
      • Quick Tips:
        • An antihistaminic medication
        • Less likely to make you feel sleepy than some other similar medicines
        • Avoid certain fruit juices as they might make the drug less effective
        • May cause nausea, stick to simple meals
        • Avoid using antacids 30 minutes before or after taking the medication

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