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Fextral is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Allergy, Urticaria Pigmentosa, Allergic Rhinitis. Fextral also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Fextral depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Fextral side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Fextral go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Fextral's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Mild while nursing. It is important to know if Fextral has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Fextral related warnings section.
Fextral is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Drug Allergy, Drug Allergies as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Fextral contraindications section.
Additionally, Fextral may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Fextral is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Fextral 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Fextral is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Fextral safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Fextral. It is best to stop taking Fextral immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Fextral safe during breastfeeding?
Fextral has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Fextral on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Fextral on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Fextral on the Liver?
Fextral does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Fextral on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Fextral for the heart.
Fextral 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 Fextral unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Fextral habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Fextral has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Fextral does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Fextral is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Fextral cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Fextral
It is safe to take Fextral with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fextral
Taking alcohol with Fextral can be dangerous.
Fextral is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It is for your own good, it can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
Fextral 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.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Fextral 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).
No, taking Fextral does not cause weight gain. However, long-term usage of this drug may rarely cause some weight gain. You are recommended to inform your doctor if you are experiencing any weight gain while consuming Fextral.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience