What is Fexoboston 60?

Fexoboston 60 is an antihistamine drug, capable of reducing allergy symptoms. Before taking the drug, the patient should carefully read the instructions for use and consult the doctor/pharmacist.

1. What is Fexoboston 60?

Fexoboston 60 is a product manufactured by Boston Vietnam Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company. The main ingredient of the drug is Fexofenadine hydrochloride, which is available in the form of film-coated tablets.
With the active ingredient Fexofenadine hydrochloride, does the drug Fexoboston have any effect? In fact, it is an antihistamine used to effectively control allergy symptoms such as watery/runny eyes, itchy eyes/nose, sneezing, rash and itching. The mechanism of action of Fexoboston 60 is to block histamine - a natural substance in the body that causes allergic reactions.

2. Indications and contraindications

Fexoboston 60 is used in the treatment of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis, patients with urticaria and chronic idiopathic urticaria.
On the other hand, the drug Fexoboston 60 is not allowed to be prescribed to patients with a history of hypersensitivity to the active ingredient fexofenadin in the drug and children under 12 years of age.

3. Dosage, how to use Fexoboston 60

For adults and children from 12 years of age and older, you can refer to the dosage as follows:
People with seasonal allergic rhinitis: Use the drug at a dose of 120mg x 1 time / day. People with chronic idiopathic urticaria: Use the drug at a dose of 180 mg x 1 time / day. Patients with hepatic impairment: Use of Fexoboston 60 does not require dose adjustment. Patients with renal failure or requiring hemodialysis: Use the drug at a dose of 60mg x 1 time / day. Please note that the above dose information for Fexoboston 60 is for reference only. The specific dose depends on the condition as well as the progression of the disease. Therefore, to know the right dose, patients need to consult a doctor or medical professional.
About how to use, should use filtered water when drinking Fexoboston 60, absolutely do not drink with fruit juice.

4. Side effects

During the use of Fexoboston 60 medicine, you may encounter some side effects such as:
Common side effects: Drowsiness or insomnia, fatigue, headache, dizziness, nausea, indigestion. Patients are susceptible to viral infections (cold, flu), upper respiratory tract infections, itchy throat, cough, fever, otitis media, sinusitis.... Uncommon side effects: Fear, sleep disturbance, evil Dreams while sleeping, dry mouth, stomachache. Rare side effects: Urticaria, pruritus, angioedema, chest tightness, dyspnea, flushing, anaphylaxis. When side effects appear after taking the drug, you need to stop using it and notify your doctor or go to the nearest medical facility for effective treatment.

5. Precautions when using Fexoboston 60

Because Fexoboston 60 contains lactose, it is therefore not recommended for use in patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Use with caution in patients at cardiovascular risk or with a pre-existing prolonged QT interval. Do not use any other antihistamines while using Fexoboston. The dose of Fexoboston 60 should be adjusted when used in the elderly (over 65 years old) because this subject often has physiological decline in renal function. When an intradermal antigen test is required, you should stop taking Fexoboston 60 for at least 24–48 hours. Use Fexoboston for pregnant women only when absolutely necessary and follow the instructions of a specialist. Do not use Fexoboston 60 for breastfeeding women to ensure safety for the baby.

6. Drug interactions

Co-administration with erythromycin and ketoconazole increases the plasma concentration of fexofenadine. Do not use Fexoboston 60 concurrently with antacids containing aluminum, magnesium because it will reduce the absorption of fexofenadine. Fexoboston may increase the concentration of central nervous system sedatives, anticholinergics. Fexoboston may reduce the concentration of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, betahistine. The effectiveness of Fexoboston may be reduced when taken with amphetamines, antacids, rifampin. Avoid taking Fexoboston 60 with alcohol because of the increased risk of sedation. Do not take Fexoboston with fruit juice because it will reduce the effectiveness of the drug. Fexoboston 60 is a widely used antihistamine drug today. To be safe and effective when using the drug, patients need to follow the correct dosage and use according to the instructions of the specialist.

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