Joyfast
JoyFast medication is prescribed for the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis in children aged 2 to 11 years and for chronic idiopathic urticaria in children aged 6 months to 11 years.
Product Information
30 mg per 5 mL
General Guidelines
This medication has been prescribed to treat your current condition; therefore, do not use it for similar cases or recommend it to others.
Before taking this medication, inform your doctor or pharmacist about the following:
Any known allergies
Use of other medications
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Presence of other medical conditions
Indications
Dosage and Proper Use of JoyFast
The exact dosage of any medication is determined by a doctor, but generally, the recommended doses are as follows:
Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis in Children Aged 2 to 11 Years
Standard dose: 30 mg, twice daily.
In children with kidney impairment or insufficiency: 30 mg (5 mL), once daily as the starting dose.
Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria in Children Aged 6 Months to 11 Years
Patients 6 months to under 2 years: 2.5 mL (equivalent to one-quarter of the measuring cup), twice daily.
Patients 2 to 11 years: 5 mL (equivalent to half of the measuring cup), twice daily.
Initial dose for children 6 months to under 2 years with kidney impairment or insufficiency: 2.5 mL (one-quarter of the measuring cup), once daily.
Initial dose for children 2 to 11 years with kidney impairment or insufficiency: 5 mL (half of the measuring cup), once daily.
If a dose is missed
Take the missed dose as soon as possible on the same day and continue with subsequent doses as usual. Do not double the dose.
Shake the bottle well before each use.
Do not stop taking JoyFast without consulting your doctor.
Wash the measuring cup before and after each use, and tightly close the bottle cap.
Use only the measuring cup provided in the package to measure the medication.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medication.
Warnings
Contraindications of JoyFast
History of allergy to fexofenadine or any of the components of this medication.
Warnings and Precautions
Before taking this medication, inform your doctor if you are using any prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, natural products, or vitamins.
This medication may affect certain laboratory test results; inform laboratory personnel about its use.
Use of fexofenadine in individuals over 65 years of age may increase the risk of side effects.
Avoid consuming grapefruit or grapefruit juice while taking fexofenadine.
Drug Interactions
Taking fexofenadine with ketoconazole or erythromycin can increase plasma concentrations of fexofenadine.
Fexofenadine should not be taken simultaneously with antacids containing aluminum or magnesium.
Side Effects
Like any medication, fexofenadine may cause some unwanted effects alongside its therapeutic benefits, although not all side effects occur in every individual. Consult your doctor if any of the following occur:
Common side effects: Headache, dizziness, vomiting
Uncommon side effects: Fatigue, sleep disturbances, stress, and anxiety
Storage Conditions
Store the medication in its original packaging at a temperature below 30°C, away from light and moisture, and protect it from freezing.
Keep out of reach of children.
Packaging
120 mL glass bottle (containing 30 mg of the active ingredient fexofenadine per 5 mL of oral suspension)
Each box contains a 120 mL glass bottle, a 10 mL measuring cup, and an instruction leaflet
Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer
Ofogh Darou Pharmaceutical, Kaveh Industrial City, Ofogh Darou Boulevard – Iran
Scientific Consultation and Support 021-89332000