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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy

O Fex 180 Tablet is used to treat various kinds of allergies. It contains Fexofenadine, which blocks the effects of a chemical messenger known as histamine, that is naturally involved in allergic reactions. It is widely used to treat hay fever (an allergy caused by pollen or dust), conjunctivitis (red, itchy eye), eczema (dermatitis), hives (red, raised patches or dots), reactions to insect bites and stings and some food allergies. In some cases, you may experience headaches, nausea, or dizziness. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions. Do not take this medicine with dairy products as it may lower its efficacy.

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Composition :

FEXOFENADINE-180MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Bio Swizz Pharmaceuticals

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About O Fex 180 Tablet

O Fex 180 Tablet is primarily used to treat various kinds of allergies. An allergy is an immune system response to foreign elements typically not harmful to your body. These foreign elements are known as ‘allergens.’ Allergic condition varies from person to person. Some might be allergic to certain foods and seasonal allergies like hay fever. At the same time, others might be allergic to pollen or pet dander.

O Fex 180 Tablet contains fexofenadine, a non-drowsy antihistamine. It is less likely to make you feel sleepy than some other antihistamines. However, some people still find it makes them feel quite sleepy, which is used to treat allergies as it blocks the effects of a chemical messenger known as histamine, which is naturally involved in allergic reactions. O Fex 180 Tablet is widely used to treat hay fever (an allergy caused by pollen or dust), conjunctivitis (red, itchy eye), eczema (dermatitis), hives (red, raised patches or dots), reactions to insect bites and stings and some food allergies.

You can take O Fex 180 Tablet with food or without food. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, bite, or break it. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience headaches, nausea, or dizziness. Most of these side effects of O Fex 180 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

You should not take the O Fex 180 Tablet if you are allergic to fexofenadine, are currently breastfeeding, have severe kidney failure (creatinine clearance less than 10 ml/min), have a urinary retention problem, or have fructose intolerance. Do not give this medicine to children who are less than two years of age groups. Check with your doctor if you are taking midodrine to treat low blood pressure and ritonavir or lopinavir for HIV infection. Leave about 2 hours between the times you take O Fex 180 Tablet and your indigestion remedies containing aluminium or magnesium.

Uses of O Fex 180 Tablet

O Fex 180 Tablet is used to treat allergic conditions such as hay fever, eczema, hives, reactions to insect bites and stings, and some food allergies. The detailed uses of O Fex 180 Tablet are as follows:
•Allergy Relief: O Fex 180 Tablet helps ease seasonal allergy symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, and nasal congestion due to its antihistamine properties.
•Chronic Urticaria: O Fex 180 Tablet treats chronic urticaria by inhibiting histamine, a substance that causes hives and itching, hence providing relief from symptoms.
•Skin Allergies: O Fex 180 Tablet is involved in providing relief from skin allergy symptoms, including itching, redness, and rashes, helping to soothe and calm irritated skin.
•Respiratory Allergies: O Fex 180 Tablet helps alleviate symptoms of respiratory allergies, such as hay fever, by relieving nasal congestion, sneezing, and discomfort in the airways, making it easier to breathe.
•Non-Drowsy Formula: O Fex 180 Tablet provides effective allergy relief without causing sedation, making it perfect for daytime use, allowing you to stay alert and focused.
•Manage Insect bites and stings symptoms: O Fex 180 Tablet can help alleviate symptoms caused by insect bites and stings, such as itching, redness, and swelling, providing relief from discomfort.
•Manage food allergy symptoms: O Fex 180 Tablet can help alleviate symptoms of food allergies, such as hives, itching, and swelling, providing relief from mild to moderate reactions.

Directions for Use

Swallow the medicine as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

O Fex 180 Tablet is known as a non-drowsy antihistamine. It's less likely to make you feel sleepy than some other antihistamines. O Fex 180 Tablet provides instant relief from allergic reactions and symptoms by blocking histamine action, a substance which causes immune responses & inflammations in the body. O Fex 180 Tablet is widely used to treat hay fever (an allergy caused by pollen or dust), conjunctivitis (red, itchy eye), eczema (dermatitis), hives (red, raised patches or dots), reactions to insect bites and stings and some food allergies.

How O Fex 180 Tablet Works

O Fex 180 Tablet contains fexofenadine, a non-drowsy antihistamine. It is less likely to make you feel sleepy than some other antihistamines. However, some people still find it makes them feel quite sleepy, which is used to treat allergies as it blocks the effects of a chemical messenger known as histamine, which is naturally involved in allergic reactions. O Fex 180 Tablet is widely used to treat hay fever (an allergy caused by pollen or dust), conjunctivitis (red, itchy eye), eczema (dermatitis), hives (red, raised patches or dots), reactions to insect bites and stings and some food allergies.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of O Fex 180 Tablet
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
  • Get enough sleep. Maintain a regular sleep cycle.
  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
  • Manage stress with yoga or meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery unless you are alert.
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.
Managing back pain as a side effect of medication requires a combination of self-care techniques, lifestyle modifications, and medical interventions. Here are the steps:
  • Talk to your doctor about your back pain and potential medication substitutes or dose changes.
  • Try yoga or Pilates and other mild stretching exercises to increase flexibility and strengthen your back muscles.
  • To lessen the tension on your back, sit and stand upright and maintain proper posture.
  • To alleviate discomfort and minimize inflammation, apply heat or cold packs to the afflicted area.
  • Under your doctor's supervision, think about taking over-the-counter painkillers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
  • Make ergonomic adjustments to your workspace and daily activities to reduce strain on your back.
  • To handle tension that could make back pain worse, try stress-reduction methods like deep breathing or meditation.
  • Use pillows and a supportive mattress to keep your spine in the right posture as you sleep.
  • Back discomfort can worsen by bending, twisting, and heavy lifting.
  • Speak with a physical therapist to create a customized training regimen to increase back strength and flexibility.

What if I have taken an overdose of O Fex 180 Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of O Fex 180 Tablet as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include dizziness, dry mouth or drowsiness. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Patients with a history of cardiovascular disease should be warned that antihistamines as a medicine class have been associated with adverse reactions, tachycardia and palpitations. O Fex 180 Tablet isn't normally recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor about the benefits and possible harms of taking O Fex 180 Tablet during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing them. It will also depend on how many weeks pregnant you are and the reason you need to take O Fex 180 Tablet . Please inform your doctor if you have had a kidney, liver disease, or severe illness. Dose adjustment might be required; the doctor will do it depending upon your disease's condition.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with O Fex 180 Tablet:
When O Fex 180 Tablet and Eluxadoline are taken together, increase levels of O Fex 180 Tablet by decreasing metabolism.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking O Fex 180 Tablet with Eluxadoline together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any symptoms related to your condition, it's important to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with O Fex 180 Tablet:
O Fex 180 Tablet can considerably increase blood levels of bosutinib. This may exacerbate the adverse effects of bosutinib.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Bosutinib and O Fex 180 Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Some anti-inflammatory compounds in ginger can relax membranes in the airways, which could reduce coughing.
  • Staying hydrated is vital for those with a cough or cold. Drinking liquids at room temperature can alleviate cough, runny nose, and sneezing.
  • The immune system is affected by stress and raises the risk of being sick. An individual can exercise regularly, meditate, do deep breathing, and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to relieve stress.
  • To stay fit and safe, try to sleep 7-9 hours each night.
  • It is advised to avoid contact with known allergens (allergy-causing agents) such as pollen, dust, etc. Certain food items are known to cause allergies to you.
  • Maintain personal hygiene and keep your surroundings clean.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIHISTAMINE
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid alcohol consumption while taking O Fex 180 Tablet as it may cause increased drowsiness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

O Fex 180 Tablet should not be used during pregnancy unless clearly necessary. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. It'll also depend on how many weeks pregnant you are and the reason you need to take O Fex 180 Tablet .

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Caution should be exercised, it is advisable to consult a doctor before using it.

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Driving

Caution

Drive only if you are physically stable and mentally focussed, If you experience drowsiness after taking O Fex 180 Tablet you should not drive or operate any machinery or vehicles.

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Liver

Caution

O Fex 180 Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

O Fex 180 Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Caution

O Fex 180 Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you are children below the age of 12. Your doctor may adjust your dose depending upon your age.

Have a query?

FAQs

O Fex 180 Tablet is used to treat allergic conditions such as hay fever (an allergy caused by pollen or dust), conjunctivitis (red, itchy eye), eczema (dermatitis), hives (red, raised patches or dots), reactions to insect bites and stings and some food allergies.

O Fex 180 Tablet contains fexofenadine (anti-histamine), which is used to treat allergies as it blocks the effects of a chemical messenger known as ‘histamine,’ which is naturally involved in allergic reactions.

Hay fever is an allergy caused due to outdoor or indoor allergens, such as pollen, dust mites, or tiny flecks of skin and saliva shed by cats, dogs, and other animals with fur or feathers (pet dander). It leads to cold-like symptoms (running nose, watery eyes).

O Fex 180 Tablet is known as a non-drowsy antihistamine. It's less likely to make you sleepy than some other antihistamines; however, in some people, it may cause sleepiness and induce drowsiness during the day. Hence you are recommended to take it in the nighttime in case you are experiencing excessive drowsiness during the day.

You should not take O Fex 180 Tablet if you have had an allergic reaction to O Fex 180 Tablet , food additives containing E218 or E216, are intolerant to lactose or sorbitol, have liver or kidney failure, epilepsy (fits), or difficulty in peeing. Tell your doctor that you are taking O Fex 180 Tablet and have booked an allergy test as it might affect the diagnostic result.

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take O Fex 180 Tablet and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Depending upon the severity of allergic conditions due to allergens, O Fex 180 Tablet can be safely taken daily until you get complete relief and as long as your doctor has advised you to take it.

While taking O Fex 180 Tablet , avoid drinking grapefruit, orange, or apple juice. It may increase your chances of experiencing side effects.

No, do not take two doses of O Fex 180 Tablet at the same time. Take O Fex 180 Tablet only as per the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.

Inform the doctor if you are allergic to any medicines, have any other medical conditions or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

If you miss a dose of O Fex 180 Tablet take it as soon as you remember, However, if it is almost time for the scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time.

O Fex 180 Tablet should not be taken by people who are allergic to any of its components.

Do not discontinue O Fex 180 Tablet without consulting your doctor. Continue taking O Fex 180 Tablet for the prescribed duration even though you feel better.

No, O Fex 180 Tablet is not an antibiotic. It contains fexofenadine, an antihistamine used to treat allergy conditions.

O Fex 180 Tablet may cause side effects like headaches, nausea, or dizziness. If the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Avoid drinking grapefruit, orange, or apple juice as it may increase your chances of experiencing side effects.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

New No 241 Old No 92/15, Sathangadu Colony Street, Tiruvottiyur, Chennai - 600019
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