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by Elko

Active ingredient: Fexofenadine

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About Fexofenadine

Antihistamine, Systemic

Uses

Symptomatic relief of seasonal allergic rhinitis.

How to take it

Tab/Cap: Adults: Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis: 60 mg twice daily or 120 mg once daily. Chronic idiopathic urticaria: 180 mg once daily. Children: Symptomatic relief of seasonal allergic rhinitis: 6-12 yr, 30 mg twice daily; 12-18 yr, 120 mg once daily. Symptomatic relief of chronic idiopathic urticaria: 12-18 yr, 180 mg once daily. Susp: Seasonal allergic rhinitis: Children 2-11 yr: 30 mg bid. Chronic idiopathic urticaria: Children 2-11 yr: 30 mg bid. 6 month <2 yr: 15 mg bid.

Side effects

Viral infections (cold, flu), headache, throat irritation. Drowsiness, dizziness.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Contraindicated in pregnancy. Lactation: Contraindicated or not recommended. Contraindications: Children under 12 years. Precautions: Drowsiness may occur and patient should be informed that the drug may affect performance of skilled tasks (e.g. driving).

Advice

Take before meals. Do not take with fruit juice. If you are also taking an antacid, give gap between administration of antacid and fexofenadine. Contact prescriber if there is drowsiness, sleepiness, irregulation in menstruation or if there is no improvement or worsening of condition. Do not take other depressants, sleep-inducing medications, alcohol without consulting prescriber.

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Interactions with Fexofenadine

Aluminium and magnesium containing antacids.

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