Fexogate-120

Product Composition

Each tablet of Fexogate™-120 contains:

• Fexofenadine Hydrochloride IP: 120 mg

• Excipients: q.s. (sufficient quantity)

Product Summary

Fexogate™-120 is an antiallergic medication marketed by Healthgate. It contains Fexofenadine Hydrochloride, a potent, long-acting, second-generation antihistamine. It is designed to provide rapid and effective relief from seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever), treating symptoms such as sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose. The 120 mg strength is a standard dose for managing typical seasonal allergy symptoms with minimal chance of causing drowsiness.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Truly Non-Sedating: Unlike older antihistamines, it generally does not cross the blood-brain barrier, ensuring normal daily function and alertness.

• Rapid Action: Starts working within one hour of administration.

• Sustained Relief: Just one daily tablet provides a full 24 hours of allergy symptom control.

Cons

• Limited Interaction: Should not be taken simultaneously with fruit juices (like grapefruit, orange, or apple), as they can significantly reduce the drug’s absorption.

• Kidney Caution: Requires careful medical supervision and potential dose adjustment for patients with renal impairment.

• Minor Side Effects: Common, usually mild, side effects can include headache, fatigue, or dry mouth.

How to Use

• Administration: Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet.

• Timing: For best effectiveness, take strictly as directed by the Physician, typically once per day. Can be taken with or without food.

• Consistency: Refer to the full package insert for complete information and take at the same time daily.

• Storage: Store protected from moisture at a temperature not exceeding 30°C. Keep all medicines out of reach of children.

Warning: This is a Schedule H Prescription Drug and must be used strictly under the guidance and prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner.