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Fexofenadine HydrochlorideWeight:
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Fexofenadine Hydrochloride
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.
Dosage 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
Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Fexofenadine Hydrochloride or any of its ingredients.
Side Effects
Common side effects are headache, fatigue, drowsiness, nausea, dry mouth and gastrointestinal disturbances.
Pregnancy And Lactation
US FDA pregnancy category of Fexofenadine Hydrochloride is C. So, Fexofenadine Hydrochloride should be avoided in pregnancy and lactation unless the potential benefits to the other outweigh the possible risks to the fetus.
Therapeutic
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.
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