Febrihist Information

Febrihist is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Common Cold are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Febrihist has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The correct dosage of Febrihist depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.

Common side effects of Febrihist include Itching or burning, Mouth ulcer, Nausea or vomiting. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Febrihist as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Febrihist normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Febrihist has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Febrihist's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Febrihist are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Febrihist may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Febrihist is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Febrihist Benefits & Uses
Febrihist Dosage & How to Take
Febrihist Side Effects
Febrihist Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Febrihist with Other Drugs
Febrihist Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Febrihist
Febrihist Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Febrihist Benefits & Uses

Febrihist is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Common Cold

Other Benefits

Allergy
Blocked Nose
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Headache
Pain
Runny Nose
Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Allergic Rhinitis (Read More - Home Remedies for Allergic Rhinitis)

Febrihist Dosage & How to Take

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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Banned
Adult	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Banned
Geriatric	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Banned

Febrihist Related Warnings

Is the use of Febrihist safe for pregnant women?

Febrihist may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Febrihist again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Febrihist safe during breastfeeding?

Febrihist does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Febrihist on the Kidneys?

Febrihist is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Febrihist on the Liver?

Febrihist may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Febrihist on the Heart?

Using Febrihist does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Febrihist with Other Drugs

Febrihist should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Atenolol

Propranolol

Warfarin

Domperidone

Febrihist Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Febrihist unless your doctor advises you to do so -

High Blood Pressure
Heart Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Febrihist

Is this Febrihist habit forming or addictive?

Febrihist is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Febrihist as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Febrihist is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Febrihist for mental disorders.

No

Febrihist Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Febrihist

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Febrihist and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Febrihist

Consuming Febrihist with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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Febrihist

Febrihist Information

Febrihist Benefits & Uses

Febrihist Dosage & How to Take

Febrihist Related Warnings

Severe Interaction of Febrihist with Other Drugs

Febrihist Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Febrihist

Febrihist Interactions with Food and Alcohol

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