LEYLIN
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| Form | Tablets |
|---|---|
| Active Substance | Fexofenadine |
| Presentation | 10 tablets |
| Treatment Category | General group |
About the Product
COMPOSITION
Each tablet contains:
- active substance: fexofenadine 180 mg.
INDICATIONS FOR USE
- relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis;
- symptomatic treatment of chronic urticaria.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Adults and children over 12 years of age: 1 tablet (180 mg) once daily.
DOSAGE FORM
Tablets, pack of 10
PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Fexofenadine is a selective H1-histamine receptor antagonist and the pharmacologically active metabolite of terfenadine. It provides effective antihistamine activity and does not cause sedation.
The antihistamine effect begins within 1 hour, reaches its maximum after 6 hours, and lasts for 24 hours. No tolerance has been observed after 28 days of continuous use. Its efficacy is dose-dependent over the 10–130 mg dose range.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
- hypersensitivity to fexofenadine or any component of the drug;
- pregnancy;
- breastfeeding;
- children under 6 years of age.
Use with caution in patients with:
- hepatic impairment;
- renal impairment.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
·headache;
·drowsiness;
·dizziness;
·fatigue;
·nausea;
·lethargy;
· increased tiredness.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
- Fexofenadine is not metabolized by the liver and therefore does not interact with drugs undergoing hepatic metabolism.
- Concomitant use with erythromycin or ketoconazole may increase plasma concentrations of fexofenadine by 2–3 times; however, no clinically significant effect on the QT interval has been observed.
- Aluminum- or magnesium-containing antacids may reduce the bioavailability of fexofenadine. It is recommended to maintain an interval of at least 2 hours between taking fexofenadine and these antacids.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
·Use with caution in elderly patients and in patients with hepatic or renal impairment.
·Maintain an interval of at least 2 hours between fexofenadine and antacids containing aluminum or magnesium.
·Although fexofenadine is generally non-sedating, patients should assess their individual response before driving or operating machinery.
· If allergy skin testing is planned, the drug should be discontinued at least 48 hours before testing.