Description

Fextim 120mg Tablet

Fextim 120mg Tablet is an anti-allergy medicine used in the treatment of allergic symptoms such as runny nose, congestion or stuffiness, sneezing, itching, swelling, and watery eyes. It also helps treat skin allergies with itching, redness, or swelling.

Fextim 120mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor.

The most common side effects are headache, drowsiness, dizziness, and nausea. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Please consult your doctor if any of these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.

Do not self-medicate or recommend your medicine to another person even if you see the similarity in symptoms. Consult your doctor to get the most benefit. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any problems related to the kidneys, liver, or heart. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine without consulting a doctor.

USES OF TABLET

Treatment of Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
Treatment of Allergic conditions

BENEFITS TABLET

In Treatment of Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies

Fextim 120mg Tablet provides relief from symptoms such as sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. It rarely has any serious side effects and you may only need to take it on days you have symptoms. If you are taking it to prevent getting symptoms you should use it regularly to get the most benefit.

In Treatment of Allergic conditions

Fextim 120mg Tablet is effective in treating allergic skin conditions with inflammation and itching such as hives. It reduces the redness, rash, pain, or itchiness caused by your skin’s reaction to an irritant or allergen that may be causing the symptoms. It thus improves your self-esteem and confidence as your appearance changes. You may only need to take Fextim 120mg Tablet on a day you have symptoms or on a regular basis when allergens are most prevalent. Consult with your doctor to get maximum benefits.

SIDE EFFECTS OF TABLET

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects

Headache
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Nausea

HOW TO USE TABLET

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Fextim 120mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

HOW TABLET WORKS

Fextim 120mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called antihistamines. It blocks the release of a chemical called histamine, which is responsible for causing inflammation and its associated symptoms such as itching, redness, swelling, and irritation.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Fextim 120mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Fextim 120mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Fextim 120mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Because of low milk levels and lack of sleepiness, use of Fextim 120mg Tablet would not be expected to cause any adverse effects in breastfed babies.

Driving

SAFE

Fextim 120mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
However, you should check that Fextim 120mg Tablet does not make you feel sleepy or dizzy before driving or operating machinery.

Kidney

CAUTION

Fextim 120mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fextim 120mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
May cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Fextim 120mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Fextim 120mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE FEXTIM TABLET?

If you miss a dose of Fextim 120mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

MORE INFORMATION

Store below 20-25°C and keep out of reach of children.

FAQs

What is the use of FEXTIM?

It is used in adults and adolescents of 12 years and older to relieve the symptoms that occur with long term allergic skin reactions (chronic idiopathic urticaria) such as itching, swelling and rashes.

What is the best time of day to take FEXTIM?

Once-daily antihistamines reach their peak efficacy 8 to 12 hours after you take them, so using them at dinnertime or before bed means better control of your daytime symptoms. Consult your doctor for advice.

Is it okay to take an antihistamine every day?

Based on your symptoms, you can take antihistamines: Every day, to help keep daily symptoms under control. Use when you have symptoms. Consult your doctor for advice.

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Drug	:	Fexofenadine
Pharmacological Category	:	Histamine H1 Antagonist, Second Generation
Therapeutic Indication	:	Upper Respiratory allergies
Dosage Forms	:	Tablet, Oral suspension

Fextim 120mg Tablet