Fexet-D Tablets 60Mg+120Mg (1 Box = 1 Strip)(1 Strip = 10 Tablets)

Requires Prescription (YES/NO)

Yes

Generics

Fexofenadine HCl + Pseudoephedrine

Used For

Allergy

How it works

Fexofenadine HCl : Fexofenadine hydrochloride is an active non-sedating antihistamine with selective H1-receptor activity. It does not possess significant sedative or antimuscarinic actions.Pseudoephedrine HCl : Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride exerts a decongestant action on the nasal mucosa. Pseudoephedrine produces peripheral effects similar to those of ephedrine and central effects similarto, but less intense than, amphetamines.

Dosage

Fexofenadine HCl + Pseudoephedrine

Side Effects

Headache, insomnia, nausea, dry mouth, dyspepsia, throat irritation, dizziness, agitation, back pain, palpitation, nervousness, anxiety, upper respiratory infection, abdominal pain.

Drug Interactions

The concurrent use of these tablets with over-the-counter antihistamines and decongestants should be avoided. It should not be taken closely in time with aluminum and magnesium containing antacids.

Indication

It is indicated for the relief of symptoms of allergic rhinitis with nasal congestion, in adults and children 12 years of age and older, when both the anti-allergic properties of fexofenadine HCl and the decongestant activity of pseudoephedrine HCl are required.

When not to Use

Fexofenadine HCl + Pseudoephedrine HCl is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients. Due to its pseudoephedrine component, Fexofenadine HCl + Pseudoephedrine HCl is contraindicated : • In patients with narrow-angle glaucoma or urinary retention.• In patients receiving monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor therapy or within fourteen (14) days of stopping such treatment.• In patients with severe hypertension, or severe coronary artery disease, and in those who have shown idiosyncrasy to its components, to adrenergic agents, or to other drugs of similar chemical structures.

Precaution

Safety and effectiveness in children below the age of 12 years have not been established. It is not recommended for pediatric patients under 12 years of age.

Warning 1

Sympathomimetic amines (like pseudoephedrine) should be used with caution in patients with hypertension, diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease, increased intraocular pressure, hyperthyroidism, renal impairment, or prostatic hypertrophy.

Warning 2

There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women with this medicine , therefore, it should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.

Warning 3

Caution should be exercised when it is administered to nursing women, as pseudoephedrine is excreted in human breast milk.

Pregnancy category

Always consult your physician before using any medicine.

Storage (YES/NO)

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.