Fexofast

Fexofenadine Hydrochloride ·Drug International Ltd.·Oral Suspension

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Packages & prices

Pack	Price	Details
50 ml bottle	৳	50 ml bottle: BDT 50.00

Administration

Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis-

Adults and children 12 years and older:

Tablet: 60 mg twice daily or 120 mg once daily or 180 mg once daily
In case of impaired renal function: 60 mg once daily

Children from 6 to 11 years:

Tablet: 30 mg twice daily or 60 mg once daily
In case of impaired renal function: 30 mg once daily

Children from 2 to 11 years

Suspension: 30 mg or 5 ml twice daily
In case of impaired renal function: 30 mg or 5 ml once daily

Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria-

Adults and children 12 years and older:

Tablet: 60 mg twice daily or 120 mg once daily or 180 mg once daily
In case of impaired renal function: 60 mg once daily

Children from 6 to 11 years:

Tablet: 30 mg twice daily or 60 mg once daily
In case of impaired renal function: 30 mg once daily

Children from 6 months to less than 2 years:

Suspension: 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

Children from 2 to 11 years:

Suspension: 30 mg or 5 ml (1 tsp) twice daily
In case of impaired renal function: 30 mg or 5 ml (1 tsp) once daily

Effects

Common side effects are headache, fatigue, drowsiness, nausea, dry mouth and gastrointestinal disturbances.

In case of an overdose, standard measures to remove any unabsorbed drug should be employed. Symptomatic and supportive treatment is recommended. There has been no reported case of an acute overdose of Fexofenadine hydrochloride.

Indications

Fexofenadine Hydrochloride is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis in adults and children. It is also indicated for the treatment of uncomplicated skin manifestations of chronic idiopathic urticaria.

Pharmacology

Fexofenadine Hydrochloride is an antihistamine with selective peripheral H1-receptor antagonist activity. It is rapidly absorbed after oral administration and peak plasma concentration is reached in 2-3 hours. It does not appear to cross the blood brain barrier.