Avafast Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Thai FDA Category Presentation/Packing Local Product Insert

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Fexofenadine HCl

Indications/Uses

Symptomatic relief of allergic rhinitis & chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults & childn ≥6 yr (for 60 mg) & ≥12 yr (for 180 mg).

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn ≥12 yr 60 mg bid or 180 mg once daily. Patient w/ decreased renal function 60 mg once daily. Childn 6-11 yr 30 mg bid. Patient w/ decreased renal function 30 mg once daily.

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Overdosage

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Administration

180-mg tab: Should be taken on an empty stomach. Do not take w/ fruit juice. 60-mg tab: May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

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Special Precautions

Discontinue use in patient w/ arrhythmia. Concomitant use w/ macrolides (eg, erythromycin) or imidazole antifungals (eg, ketoconazole). Avoid driving motor vehicle or operating machinery. Renal impairment. Not to be used in 1st trimester of pregnancy & during lactation. Not to be used in childn <6 mth. Avafast 60: Elderly.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Headache, drowsiness, dizziness; nausea. Hypersensitivity reactions eg, angioedema, chest tightness, dyspnea, flushing & systemic anaphylaxis; insomnia, nervousness, sleep disorders or nightmare/excessive dreaming (paroniria); tachycardia, palpitations; diarrhea; rash, urticaria, pruritus.

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Drug Interactions

Decreased AUC & C_max w/ Al- & Mg-containing antacids. Increased plasma levels w/ erythromycin or ketoconazole.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Antihistamines & Antiallergics

ATC Classification

R06AX26 - fexofenadine ; Belongs to the class of other antihistamines for systemic use.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Avafast FC tab 180 mg

Packing/Price

1 × 10's

Form

Avafast FC tab 60 mg

Packing/Price

1 × 10's

Avafast

fexofenadine

Manufacturer:

Millimed

Distributor:

Prosp Pharma

Marketer:

Prosp Pharma