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Apifexo 180 is a medicine used to treat seasonal allergic rhinitis with the main active ingredient being Fexofenadine hydrochloride 180mg. To ensure the effectiveness of treatment and avoid side effects, patients need to take the drug exactly as directed by the doctor, professional pharmacist.
1. Effects and indications of Apifexo 180
Apifexo medicine 180mg is made into tablets with the ingredient Fexofenadine hydrochloride 180mg, which is used to treat the symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis, urticaria and chronic idiopathic urticaria effectively for patients.
The drug is contraindicated for people with hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
2. Dosage and how to use Apifexo 180
For the symptomatic treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis, Apifexo 180 may be prescribed in the following doses:
Adults and children over 12 years of age: oral dose of 60mg x 2 times/day or 180mg x 1 time /day. Children from 6-11 years old: 30mg x 2 times/day. For patients with renal failure:
Adults take Apifexo 180 starting dose is 60mg x 1 time/day. Children with renal failure use starting dose 30mg x 1 time/day For patients with chronic idiopathic urticaria:
Adults and children over 12 years old: 60mg x 2 times/day. In patients with renal impairment, the starting dose is 60 mg once daily. Children from 6-11 years old use dose of 30mg x 2 times / day. Children with renal insufficiency start dose 30mg x 1 time / day. The above Apifexo 180 dose is for reference only, the treating doctor will make adjustments in accordance with the specific medical condition of the patient. Patients do not arbitrarily calculate, apply or change the dose prescribed by the doctor to achieve maximum treatment effect and avoid the risk of drug poisoning.
In case the patient takes an overdose of Apifexo 180, it is necessary to stop taking it and notify the treating doctor if there are abnormal health symptoms. If necessary, the patient should immediately go to the nearest medical facility with the current prescription for timely treatment.
Apifexo 180 can be taken at 1-2 hour intervals than indicated in the prescription. However, if the patient forgets the dose too far from the time it should be taken, it can be skipped, avoiding double the dose. The next dose the patient uses as usual.
3. Side effects of Apifexo 180
The common side effects when using Apifexo 180 patients are headache, dizziness, fatigue. These symptoms will quickly disappear when the patient stops taking the drug. If there are other unusual and serious symptoms, the patient must immediately notify the treating doctor for advice and treatment.
4. Precautions and notes before using Apifexo 180
The following people need to be very careful and careful before using Apifexo 180:
Elderly people Pregnant women Breastfeeding women Children under 15 years old People with liver failure People with kidney failure People who are allergic to any substance in the composition of the drug People with myasthenia gravis, hepatic coma Patients with stomach ulcers. All of the above groups of subjects need to have their doctor's opinion before use to ensure safety for health and effectiveness of treatment.
While using Apifexo 180, the patient should minimize drinking alcohol, beer, alcoholic beverages, smoking, and using stimulants.
Patients and treating doctors should also know that the Fexofenadin component of Apifexo 180 is not metabolized by the liver, so it does not interact with drugs metabolized by the liver. Patients co-administering fexofenadine hydrochloride with erythromycin or ketoconazole increased plasma concentrations of fexofenadine 2-3 times.
In addition, concomitant use of antacids containing aluminum or magnesium gels reduces the bioavailability of fexofenadine hydrochloride.
Above is all the information about Apifexo 180 that is necessary for patients and doctors in the process of using the drug for treatment as well as for indications for patients.
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