{"id":8756,"date":"2021-03-18T11:06:57","date_gmt":"2021-03-18T11:06:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=8756"},"modified":"2021-04-12T14:30:35","modified_gmt":"2021-04-12T14:30:35","slug":"fexofenadine-apofri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/fexofenadine-apofri\/","title":{"rendered":"Fexofenadine Apofri &#8211; Fexofenadine Hydrochloride uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p> 120 mg\u00a0film-coated tablets fexofenadine hydrochloride<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does Fexofenadine Apofri contain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance is fexofenadine hydrochloride.&nbsp;Each tablet contains 120 mg of fexofenadine hydrochloride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other ingredients are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tablet core:<\/em>&nbsp;microcrystalline cellulose, corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, povidone,&nbsp;<br>magnesium stearate.&nbsp;<br><em>fragrance coating:<\/em>&nbsp;hypromellose, titanium dioxide (E171), macrogol, yellow iron oxide (E172), red iron oxide (E172).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apofri AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 120<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>182 12 Danderyd<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>S&amp;D Pharma CZ, spol.&nbsp;s ro, Theodor 28, 273 08 Pchery, Czech Republic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cipla (EU) Limited, 4th Floor, 20 Balderton Street, London, W1 6TL, UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cipla Europe NV, Uitbreidingstraat 80, 2600 Antwerp, Belgium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Evolan Pharma AB, Sv\u00e4rdv\u00e4gen 19, 182 33 Danderyd<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. WHAT IS FEXOFENADIN APOFRI AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The appearance of the drug:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fexofenadine Apofri is peach-colored, elongated film-coated tablets that are smooth on both sides.&nbsp;Size: 15&#215;6.5 mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pharmaceutical group<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fexofenadine Apofri contains fexofenadine hydrochloride which is an&nbsp;antihistamine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Fexofenadine Apofri used for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Used in adults and adolescents from the age of 12 to relieve symptoms that occur with hay fever (seasonal allergic&nbsp;rhinitis&nbsp;) such as sneezing, itching, runny or stuffy nose, and itching, red and watery eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fexofenadine hydrochloride contained in Fexofenadine Apofri may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. BEFORE YOU USE FEXOFENADIN APOFRI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Fexofenadine Apofri<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to fexofenadine hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist or nurse before taking Fexofenadine Apofri if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>you have liver or kidney problems<\/li><li>you have or have had heart disease because this medicine may cause a fast or irregular heartbeat<\/li><li>you are older<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fexofenadine Apofri 120 mg is not recommended for use in children and adolescents below 12 years of age<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant, do not use Fexofenadine Apofri other than as advised by your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Breast-feeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fexofenadine Apofri is not recommended for breastfeeding women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fexofenadine Apofri is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or use machines.&nbsp;However, you should make sure that these tablets do not make you tired or dizzy before driving or handling machines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased vigilance.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fexofenadine Apofri contains sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;per&nbsp;dose, ie&nbsp;essentially &#8216;sodium-free&#8217;.&nbsp;is next to &#8220;sodium-free&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use of other medicines:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The effect of Fexofenadine Apofri may be impaired by reduced uptake if certain acidic medicines containing aluminum and&nbsp;magnesium hydroxide&nbsp;are taken at the same time.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is recommended that you allow 2 hours to elapse between taking Fexofenadine Apofri and upset stomach medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. HOW TO USE FEXOFENADIN APOFRI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dosage instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For adults and young people from 12 years<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 1 tablet (120 mg) once a day for adults and children 12 years of age and older.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 7 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use Fexofenadine Apofri for more than 3 months without consulting a doctor.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use for children and adolescents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fexofenadine Apofri 120 mg is not recommended for use in children and adolescents below 12 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Administration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the tablet with water before a meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use more Fexofenadine Apofri than you should:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.&nbsp;If a child has inadvertently ingested the medicine, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms of overdose include dizziness, drowsiness, tiredness and&nbsp;dry mouth&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Fexofenadine Apofri:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten tablet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the next&nbsp;dose&nbsp;at the usual time as prescribed by your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Effects that may occur when treatment with Fexofenadine Apofri is stopped:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor if you want to stop using Fexofenadine Apofri before stopping treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If treatment is stopped too early, symptoms may return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;, although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tell your doctor immediately and stop taking Fexofenadine Apofri if you:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>swells up the face, lips, tongue or throat and has difficulty breathing, as this may be a sign of a severe&nbsp;allergic reaction&nbsp;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common&nbsp;adverse&nbsp;s<\/strong>&nbsp;(occurring in more than 1 in 100):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>headache<\/li><li>drowsiness<\/li><li>nausea (nausea)<\/li><li>dizziness.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Less common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/strong>&nbsp;(by less than 1 in 100):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>fatigue<\/li><li>somnolence.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>side effects&nbsp;that may occur<\/strong>&nbsp;:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>difficulty sleeping (insomnia)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>sleep disorders<\/li><li>nightmares<\/li><li>nervousness<\/li><li>fast or irregular heartbeat<\/li><li>diarrhea<\/li><li>skin rash and&nbsp;itching<\/li><li>hives<\/li><li>severe allergic reactions that may cause swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, hot flashes, chest tightness and difficulty breathing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">STORAGE OF FEXOFENADIN APOFRI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister after EXP :.&nbsp;<br>The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine has no special storage instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. FURTHER INFORMATION<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PVC \/ PVDC \/ Al-blister packed in cartons.&nbsp;7, 10, 15, 20 and 30 tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> 120 mg film-coated tablets<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2206,2200],"tags":[2977,2979,2980,2978,2981,2983,2984,2982,2212,2211],"class_list":["post-8756","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-f","category-medicines","tag-fexofenadine-apofri","tag-fexofenadine-apofri-dose","tag-fexofenadine-apofri-side-effects","tag-fexofenadine-apofri-uses","tag-fexofenadine-hydrochloride","tag-fexofenadine-hydrochloride-dose","tag-fexofenadine-hydrochloride-side-effects","tag-fexofenadine-hydrochloride-uses","tag-medicine","tag-tablets"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8756","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8756"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8756\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9961,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8756\/revisions\/9961"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8756"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8756"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8756"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}