Generic Name: Fexofenadine Hydrochloride 180mg
Tablet Manufacturer/Distributor: Sanofi Bangladesh ltd
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Indications
Fexofenadine Hydrochloride is used to treat seasonal allergic rhinitis symptoms in both adults and children. It's also used to treat mild cutaneous symptoms of chronic idiopathic urticaria.
Pharmacology
Fexofenadine Hydrochloride is an antihistamine that works by blocking peripheral H1 receptors. After oral administration, it is rapidly absorbed and reaches maximal plasma concentration in 2-3 hours. It doesn't appear to be able to pass through the blood-brain barrier.
Dosage & Administration
Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis-
Adults and children aged 12 and up:
Children aged 6 to 11 years old:
Children aged two to eleven years:
Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria-
Adults and children aged 12 and up:
Children aged 6 to 11 years old:
Children aged 6 months to under 2 years:
Children aged two to eleven years:
Interaction
When taken with erythromycin or ketoconazole, the plasma levels of Telfast increased. Fexofenadine Hydrochloride absorption is reduced by antacids that contain aluminum and magnesium hydroxide.
Contraindications
Patients who have a known hypersensitivity to Fexofenadine Hydrochloride or any of its constituents should not take it.
Side effects
Headache, lethargy, drowsiness, nausea, dry mouth, and gastrointestinal disorders are all common adverse effects.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Telfast is classified as pregnancy category C by the US Food and Drug Administration. So, unless the potential benefits to the other outweigh the potential hazards to the fetus, Fexofenadine Hydrochloride should be avoided during pregnancy and lactation.
Precautions & Warnings
Patients who are elderly or have impaired renal function should be treated with caution.
Storage Conditions
Keep away from light and heat in a dry location. Keep out of children's reach.
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