Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Fexofenadine
Chemical Class
piperidine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
ATC Code
R06AX26
Status
Essential Medicine
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How It Works
Chemical Class
piperidine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
It belongs to piperidine. It belongs to H1-antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action. The Molecular Weight of Fexofenadine is 501.68.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
120 to 180 mg — 12 hourly
should be given in two divided doses. reduce the dose by half in patients with renal impairment
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take fexofenadine exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Always follow directions on the medicine label about giving cough or cold medicine to a child. Ask a doctor befo
3
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
You should not use fexofenadine if you are allergic to it
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if fexofenadine is safe to use if you have: kidney disease
Ask a doctor before using fexofenadine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of this medicine
If you are 65 or older, ask a doctor before taking fexofenadine
Important Warnings
Do not take fexofenadine with fruit juice (such as apple, orange, or grapefruit)
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to fexofenadine : hivesdifficult breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Fexofenadine may cause serious side effects. Stop using fexofenadine and call your doctor at once if you have: flu-like symptoms (feverchillsunusual tiredness)new or worsening coughpainor signs of an ear infection--feverear pain or full feelingtrouble hearingdrainage from the earfussiness in a child. Common side effects of fexofenadine may include: headache
Drug Interactions
Using fexofenadine with other drugs that make you drowsy can worsen this effect. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication
a sleeping pill
a muscle relaxer
or medicine for anxiety or seizures . Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using fexofenadine with any other medications
especially: ketoconazole
or erythromycin . This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect fexofenadine
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
Storage
Caps Store in a well closed container, Between 20°C-25°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 142.83
DRAP approved maximum price · per 90ml · approved 01 Jul, 2024
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper 90mlRs 142.83
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