Fexinol Tablet 120mg

About Fexinol Tablet 120mg

Fexinol Tablet 120mg Uses

• Seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever)
• Sneezing, itching, and watery eyes from allergies
• Runny or blocked nose caused by allergies
• Chronic hives (urticaria) with itching and skin swelling

Fexinol Tablet 120mg Benefits

• Provides relief for a full 24 hours with one daily dose
• Does not cross into the brain easily, so drowsiness is uncommon
• Can usually be taken alongside daily activities and driving
• Works within about an hour of taking the tablet

What Experts Say

Fexofenadine is a second generation antihistamine that blocks the H1 histamine receptor, the same receptor responsible for sneezing, itching, and nasal swelling during an allergic reaction. Because the molecule is designed to stay largely outside the brain, it avoids the marked sedation seen with older first generation antihistamines.

Doctors reach for a non sedating antihistamine like fexofenadine when a patient needs allergy control without impairment at work, school, or while driving. The 120 milligram strength is generally used once daily for allergic rhinitis, while other strengths of the same drug are reserved for chronic hives.

Physicians also counsel patients to separate dosing from fruit juices and aluminum or magnesium containing antacids, since both can reduce how much of the drug reaches the bloodstream. Pakistan's dusty, pollen heavy spring and autumn seasons make seasonal allergic rhinitis a frequent reason this class of medicine is prescribed.

Drug Class

• Second Generation Antihistamine (H1 Receptor Antagonist)

Fexinol Tablet 120mg formula

• Fexofenadine Hydrochloride

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Fexinol Tablet 120mg?

• Take one tablet once daily, generally in the morning.
• Swallow with a glass of plain water, not fruit juice.
• Take on an empty stomach for the fastest effect if possible.
• Avoid taking with antacids at the same time, leave a two hour gap.
• Continue for the number of days advised for seasonal or ongoing allergy symptoms.

Drug Interactions

• Aluminum or Magnesium Antacids: Reduce absorption of fexofenadine, so they should be taken at least two hours apart.
• Fruit Juices: Apple, orange, and grapefruit juice can lower fexofenadine blood levels and reduce its effect.
• Erythromycin And Ketoconazole: Can raise fexofenadine blood levels, though this rarely causes serious problems at standard doses.
• Central Nervous System Depressants: Combining with sedating medicines or alcohol may add to mild drowsiness in sensitive individuals.

Risks and warnings

• Kidney Disease: A lower dose may be needed since the drug is cleared through the kidneys.
• Fruit Juice Interaction: Apple, orange, and grapefruit juice can lower how much of the drug the body absorbs.
• Pregnancy And Breastfeeding: Use only after checking with a doctor, since safety data in these groups is limited.
• Elderly Patients: May be more sensitive to the usual adult dose.
• Known Allergy: Avoid if there is a known hypersensitivity to fexofenadine or terfenadine.

Fexinol Tablet 120mg Side Effects

• Headache
• Mild drowsiness in some people
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Fatigue or tiredness
• Back pain (reported occasionally)
• Dry mouth

Storage Conditions

• Store at room temperature below 30°C.
• Keep the strip away from direct sunlight and humidity.
• Keep the pack tightly closed when not in use.
• Keep out of reach of children.