Indications:
Allergic rhinitis: Fexo is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, in adults and children 12 years of age and over. Symptoms treated effectively include sneezing, rhinorrhea, lacrimation, itchy, red eyes and itchy nose/palate/throat. Fexo improves health-related quality of life and work/activity productivity.
Chronic idiopathic urticaria: Fexo is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children 12 years of age and older. Fexo significantly reduces the signs and symptoms of chronic idiopathic urticaria, the number of wheals, and pruritus. Fexo improves health-related quality of life and work/activity productivity.
Interaction
Fexo does not undergo hepatic biotransformation and therefore will not interact with other medicinal products through hepatic mechanisms. Coadministration of Fexo with erythromycin or ketoconazole has been found to result in a 2-3 times increase in the level of fexofenadine in plasma. The changes were not accompanied by any effects on the QT interval and were not associated with any increase in adverse reactions compared to the medicinal products given singly. No interaction between fexofenadine and omeprazole was observed. However, the administration of an antacid containing aluminium and magnesium hydroxide gels 15 minutes prior to Fexo caused a reduction in bioavailability, most likely due to binding in the gastrointestinal tract. It is advisable to leave 2 hours between administration of Fexo and aluminium and magnesium hydroxide containing antacids.
Dosage & Administration
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
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