This is an automatically translated article.
Allergies are not an uncommon condition, moreover, there are many types of allergies that can recur many times without definitive treatment. However, when they do occur, it is still possible to alleviate the uncomfortable symptoms of the disease with an anti-allergic drug such as Fexoboston 180. So what is Fexoboston 180 and what is it used for? to the next post.
1. Uses of Fexoboston 180
Before coming to the use of Fexoboston, let's find out what is Fexoboston 180?
Fexoboston 180 is a drug product of the pharmaceutical joint stock company Boston Vietnam, made in the form of film-coated tablets packed into boxes, each box contains three blisters, each blister contains 10 tablets.
Each tablet contains 180 mg of active ingredient Fexofenadin hydrochloride along with a number of other excipients sufficient including: Lactose monohydrate, Avicel PH 101, pregelatinized starch, croscarmellose sodium, titanium dioxide, red iron oxide, yellow iron oxide,...
What is Fexoboston 180?
The Fexofenadin in Fexoboston 180 is a second generation antihistamine. It works by blocking the effects of histamine - a substance in the body that causes allergy symptoms (such as itchy eyes, itchy nose, watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, rash and itching). Fexoboston is used for the symptomatic treatment of:
Chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children (abbreviated CIU): a condition in which urticaria persists for more than 6 weeks with no known cause. Seasonal allergic rhinitis: an inflammation of the nose that occurs when the weather changes or the seasons change. This medicine may also be used by your doctor for other purposes, not listed above.
2. How to use Fexoboston
Take Fexoboston once a day at the same time. The time of drinking is not related to the meal.
Dosage of Fexoboston 180 for adults and children over 12 years old is 1 tablet per day.
For people with liver failure, no dose adjustment is required.
This medicine can control the symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis and urticaria but does not cure these conditions. Keep taking Fexoboston even if you feel well and are not experiencing symptoms. If the interval between doses is too long, your symptoms may get worse.
Call your doctor if allergy symptoms do not improve or get worse.
In case of missed dose of Fexoboston 180, take it as soon as you remember. But if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your usual dosing schedule. Do not take two doses at one time.
Store the medicine in a dry place, below 30 degrees Celsius, protected from light.
3. Some special precautions when using Fexoboston 180
This product is not intended for use by children under 12 years of age, and women who are breastfeeding.
Do not use Fexoboston for people who are sensitive to any of its ingredients.
In the elderly, patients with renal impairment may require dose adjustment, in which case other preparations of Fexofenadine should be used with more suitable concentrations.
There are not enough studies on pregnant women, so Fexoboston should only be used in this group when clearly needed.
This drug is less drowsy but when used for subjects driving or operating machinery still need to be cautious.
In the event of an overdose of Fexoboston, symptoms may occur including:
Dizziness Drowsiness Dry mouth More severe than fainting, convulsions, difficulty breathing, call out of consciousness. Seek emergency medical help immediately so that the patient can be treated promptly.
Within 2 hours before or after taking antacids should be avoided.
Cough or cold medicines may contain similar ingredients to this medicine, ask your doctor before use.
Some drugs can interact with Fexoboston 180, so be sure to give the list of medicines you are taking to your doctor, especially the following drugs to be monitored for side effects or change the dosage accordingly. Combination:
Erythromycin Ketoconazole Verapamil Do not take Fexoboston with fruit juices (such as apple, orange or grapefruit juice) as it can make it difficult for the body to absorb the medicine.
Limit the use of alcohol while taking the drug because it can increase the sedative effect.
4. Undesirable effects of Fexoboston 180
An anaphylactic reaction has occurred very rarely with this medicine. However, get emergency medical help if you have the following symptoms: itching, rash, swelling of your face, throat, tongue, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing, severe dizziness.
Fexoboston 180 can cause serious side effects. Stop taking the medicine and call your doctor right away if you have:
Flu-like symptoms (such as chills, fever, fatigue); Cough that gets worse or is new; Hurt; Signs of an ear infection with symptoms such as fever, ear pain or ringing in the ears, difficulty hearing, unusual discharge from the ear, fussiness in the child. Common side effects of Fexoboston 180 may include:
Headache; Backache; Cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sore throat, sinus pain. This is not a complete list of side effects, other side effects may still occur. Call your doctor for further medical advice or to help you with any other questions about your medication.
Please dial HOTLINE for more information or register for an appointment HERE. Download MyVinmec app to make appointments faster and to manage your bookings easily.
