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Product Details:

ShareFEXOLERGY 180Fexofenadine 

Generic Name: fexofenadine (FEX oh FEN a deen)
Brand Name: Allegra, Aller-Ease, Children''s Allegra Allergy, Mucinex Allergy, Wal-Fex, ...show all 11 brand names
Dosage Forms: oral suspension (30 mg/5 mL); oral tablet (180 mg; 60 mg); oral tablet, disintegrating (30 mg)

 

• Uses
• Warnings
• Dosage
• What to avoid
• Side effects
• Interactions

What is fexofenadine?

Fexofenadine is an antihistamine that is used to treat the symptoms of seasonal allergies (hay fever) in adults and children.

Fexofenadine is also used to treat skin itching and hives caused by a condition called chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children at least 6 years old.

There are many brands and forms of fexofenadine available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet.

Fexofenadine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Do not take fexofenadine with fruit juice (such as apple, orange, or grapefruit).

Before taking this medicine

You should not use fexofenadine if you are allergic to it.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if fexofenadine is safe to use if you have:

• kidney disease.

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of this medicine. If you are 65 or older, ask a doctor before taking fexofenadine.

This medicine may contain phenylalanine. Tell your doctor if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).

How should I take fexofenadine?

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

Always follow directions on the medicine label about giving cough or cold medicine to a child.

• Ask a doctor before giving fexofenadine liquid to a child younger than 2 years old.

• The disintegrating (melting) tablets are not for use in a child younger than 6 years old.

• The 12-hour and 24-hour forms of fexofenadine are not for use in a child younger than 12 years old.

Take this medicine only with water.

Take the disintegrating tablet on an empty stomach.

Shake the oral suspension (liquid) before you measure a dose. Use the dosing cup provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).

Remove an orally disintegrating tablet from the package only when you are ready to take the medicine. Place the tablet on your tongue and allow it to dissolve, without chewing. Swallow several times as the tablet dissolves.

Additional Information:

• Production Capacity: 500 BOX
• Delivery Time: 5 DAYS
• Packaging Details: BOX OF 10 STRIPS