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Adeel Arshad
Authored on 24 Jan 2024 by Adeel Arshad,Medically reviewed 24 Jan 2024 by Dr Ruch Karunadasa.Next review due: 24 Jan 2025

Fexofenadine

Allergy medication
Fexofenadine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing, hives, and itching. It works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction.
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Active ingredients

The active substance is fexofenadine hydrochloride. Each film-coated tablet contains 180 mg of fexofenadine hydrochloride; equivalent to 168 mg of fexofenadine.

What conditions can Fexofenadine be used for

Fexofenadine hydrochloride 180 mg film-coated tablets are used in adults and adolescents of 12 years and older to relieve the symptoms that occur with long term allergic skin reactions (chronic idiopathic urticaria) such as itching, swelling and rashes, as well as hay fever and seasonal allergy symptoms.

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How to use Fexofenadine

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

For adults and children aged 12 years and over, the recommended dose is one tablet (180 mg) daily. Take your tablet with water before a meal. This medicine starts to relieve your symptoms within 1 hour and lasts for 24 hours.

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Who cannot use Fexofenadine

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Fexofenadine Tablets if you have problems with your liver or kidneys, have or ever had heart disease, or are elderly.

Do not take Fexofenadine if you are allergic to fexofenadine or any of the other ingredients in this medicine.

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Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.

Do not take Fexofenadine if you are pregnant, unless necessary. Fexofenadine Tablets are not recommended during breastfeeding.

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Side effects

Tell your doctor immediately and stop taking Fexofenadine Tablets if you experience swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, flushing, chest tightness and difficulty breathing, as these may be signs of a serious allergic reaction.

Common side effects may include headache, drowsiness, nausea, and dizziness. See the patient information leaflet for a full list of side effects.

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