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Fexodin is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Fexodin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Fexodin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Fexodin safe for pregnant women?
Fexodin may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Fexodin again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Fexodin safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Fexodin for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Fexodin on the Kidneys?
Fexodin has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Fexodin on the Liver?
Fexodin is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Fexodin on the Heart?
Fexodin is completely safe for the heart.
Fexodin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fexodin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Fexodin habit forming or addictive?
Fexodin is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Fexodin since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Fexodin should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Fexodin is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Fexodin
Taking Fexodin with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fexodin
Consuming Fexodin with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, Fexodin can be taken with ambroxol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported after taking this drug. However, if you feel any discomfort or unpleasant effects after taking this drug please inform your doctor.
Fexodin works by blocking the action of histamine which is responsible for allergies in our body. This helps to relieve symptoms of allergies, such as runny nose, sneezing, redness, watery, and itchy eyes. This drug also helps to relieve itching caused due to urticaria (hives).
Discontinuation of Fexodin on your own can cause unwanted side effects such as a headache, drowsiness, and itching. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Fexodin is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, very few side effects are observed such as drowsiness, diarrhea, constipation, weakness, and tiredness.
Fexodin is not a pain-killer. It belongs to the class of drug called antihistamines. This drug primarily helps in arresting the allergy and relieving symptoms of allergies such as runny nose, non-stop sneezing, and red-watery itchy eyes.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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