Fexonor 180 mg (Tablet)

Category

• Medicine
• Health & Wellness
• Pharmacology

Primary Use

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

Dosage & Administration

• 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

Interaction

• Fexonor does not undergo hepatic biotransformation
• Coadministration with erythromycin or ketoconazole can result in a 2-3 times increase in the level of fexofenadine in plasma
• No interaction with omeprazole observed

Contraindications

• Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Fexofenadine Hydrochloride or any of its ingredients

Side Effects

• Common: headache, drowsiness, dizziness, nausea
• Uncommon: fatigue
• Hypersensitivity reactions with manifestations such as angioedema, chest tightness, dyspnoea, flushing and systemic anaphylaxis
• Insomnia, nervousness, sleep disorders or nightmares/excessive dreaming (paroniria)
• Tachycardia, palpitations
• Diarrhea, rash, urticaria, pruritus

Pregnancy & Lactation

• Not recommended for use during pregnancy unless clearly necessary
• Should not be used by mothers breast-feeding their babies
• No human data on the effect of Fexofenadine Hydrochloride on fertility are available

Precautions & Warnings

• Limited data in older people and renally or hepatically impaired patients
• Administer with care in special groups
• Patients with a history of or ongoing cardiovascular disease should be warned of associated adverse reactions

Pediatric Uses

• Renal impairment: Starting dose of 60 mg once daily recommended
• Hepatic disease does not substantially affect the pharmacokinetics of fexofenadine

Overdose Effects

• Reported effects: dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, dry mouth
• No clinically significant adverse reactions observed up to 800 mg single dose
• Symptomatic and supportive treatment recommended

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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