Fexoral Oral Suspension30mg/5ml
Suspension
Popular Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE Fexoral Oral Suspension may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Fexoral Oral Suspension may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects o... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Fexoral Oral Suspension is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amou... View More |
| Driving | SAFE Fexoral Oral Suspension does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Fexoral Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fexoral Oral Suspension may be needed. Please co... View More |
| Liver | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Fexoral Oral Suspension is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Fexoral Oral Sus... View More |
Introduction
Fexoral Oral Suspension belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used to treat various allergic conditions such as hay fever, conjun... View More
Uses of Fexoral Oral Suspension
- Allergic conditions
Side effects of Fexoral Oral Suspension
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Nausea
- Dizziness
How to use Fexoral Oral Suspension
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Fexoral Oral Suspension is... View More
How Fexoral Oral Suspension works
Fexoral Oral Suspension is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a c... View More
- Fexoral Oral Suspension is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a c... View More
- It is less likely to make you feel sleepy than some other similar medicines.
- Do not take it with any fruit juices (such as apple, orange, or grapefruit) as they might make the drug less effective.
- It may cause nausea. Stick to simple meals, and do not eat rich or spicy food.
- Avoid using antacids 30 minutes before or after taking this medicine. It can make it harder for your body to absorb this medication.
Indication
Allergic rhinitis, Hay fever, Urticaria, Allergy
Administration
Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take before meals. Do not take w/ fruit juice.
Adult Dose
Adults: Allergic rhinitis: 120 mg once daily or 60 mg twice daily Urticaria: 180 mg once daily
Child Dose
Children: Tablet 2-12 years: 30 mg (1 spoonful) or 5 ml twice daily 6 months-2 years: 15 mg (1/2 spoonful) or 2.5 ml twice daily >12 years: 60 mg PO... View More
Renal Dose
Adult: Initially, 60 mg once daily. Child: 6 mth-<2 yr: 15 mg once daily and 2-11 yr: 30 mg once daily. >12 years: 60 mg PO qDay, initially
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity.
Mode of Action
Fexofenadine, an active metabolite of terfenadine, is a competitive peripheral histamine H1-receptor antagonist on effector cells in the GI tract, blood... View More
Precaution
Renal impairment. Pregnancy, lactation; children <6 yr. Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; use with caution (AAP states “compatible with nursing”)... View More
Side Effect
>10% Vomiting (6-12%) 1-10% Headache (5-10%),Cough (4%),Diarrhea (3-4%),URTI (3%),Back pain (2-3%),Pyrexia (2%),Dysmenorrhea (2%),Dizziness (2%),St... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy category: C Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; use with caution (AAP states “compatible with nursing”)
Interaction
Co-admin with ketoconazole or erythromycin may increase plasma levels of fexofenadine. May increase adverse effects of other anticholinergics and CNS d... View More
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