Indications
Fendex Tablet is used for:
Osteoarthritis, Pain, Fever, Pericarditis, Dysmenorrhea, Rheumatic disorders, Patent ductus arteriosus
Adult Dose
Oral
Pain and inflammation associated with musculoskeletal and joint disorders ; Dysmenorrhoea
Adult: 600-900 mg daily in 2-3 divided doses. May increase to 1200 mg daily for patients with acute conditions or exacerbations.
Max Dosage: 400 mg/dose and 1200 mg/day.
Hepatic impairment: Dose reduction is recommended.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Dose reduction is recommended.
Administration
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity to aspirin or NSAIDs; active or suspected GI ulcer or history of recurrent GI ulcer; GI bleeding or other active bleedings or bleeding disorders; active Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis; haemorrhagic diasthesis and other coagulation disorders, or patients receiving anticoagulant therapy; severe heart failure, renal or hepatic impairment; child <18 yrs; pregnancy (third trimester).
Precautions
History of bronchial asthma; renal or hepatic disorders; bleeding disorders; CV disease; elderly; lactation.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Avoid concomitant use with anticoagulants, other NSAIDs and salicylates. Increases risk of methotrexate and lithium toxicity.
Side Effects
Side effects of Dexibuprofen :
GI bleeding, heartburn, epigastric pain; dyspepsia, peptic ulcer; nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea; jaundice, hepatitis; rash; thrombocytopaenia; visual disturbances; tinnitus; depression; fatigue, headache, dizziness, vertigo.
Mode of Action
Dexibuprofen is a NSAID. It acts by inhibition of cyclo-oxygenase, which is involved in prostaglandin synthesis.
Note
Fendex 400mg Tablet generic name is Dexibuprofen. Fendex 400mg Tablet is manufactured by Asiatic Laboratories Ltd.Fendex is availble in all over Bangladesh.
Mes BD drug index information on Fendex Tablet is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.