Fexonoc-M Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of allergy symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and congestion or stuffiness.
Fexonoc-M Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, skin rash, flu-like symptoms, and headache. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.
Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Earlier you start taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Uses:
Treatment of Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
Directions For Use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Fexonoc-M Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Side Effects:
Fexonoc-M Tablet does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Ordinary side effects of Fexonoc-M
Nausea
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Skin rash
Flu-like symptoms
Headache
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Warning & Precautions:
Kidney
CAUTION
Fexonoc-M Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fexonoc-M Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. May cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fexonoc-M Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Fexonoc-M Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs:
Q. What is Fexonoc-M Tablet ?
Fexonoc-M Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Montelukast and Fexofenadine. This medicine is used to treat allergy symptoms like runny nose, sneeze and cough. It works by lowering the chemicals in the body that cause allergy symptoms.
Q. Can Fexonoc-M Tablet be stopped when allergy symptoms are relieved?
No, Fexonoc-M Tablet should be continued as advised by the doctor. If any problems are experienced due to Fexonoc-M Tablet, consult the doctor for re-evaluation.
Q. Can the use of Fexonoc-M Tablet cause dizziness?
Affirmative, the use of Fexonoc-M Tablet can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is better to rest for some time and resume once you feel better. Do not drive or use any machines.
Q. What should be avoided in food while taking Fexonoc-M Tablet?
Do not take it with any fruit juices (such as apple, orange, or grapefruit) as they might make the drug less effective. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Fexonoc-M Tablet as it might increase the severity of drowsiness or sleepiness caused by Fexonoc-M Tablet.
Q. Will Fexonoc-M Tablet be more effective if taken in higher doses?
No, taking more of this medicine will not make it more effective, rather it can lead to increased side effects. If the symptoms are getting severe, please consult the doctor for re-evaluation.
Q. What is the recommended storage condition for Fexonoc-M Tablet?
Retain this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
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