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FEXOFENADINE, fexofenadine hydrochloride, fexofenadine hcl

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FEXOFENADINE, fexofenadine hydrochloride, fexofenadine hcl.
Brand names of fexofenadine generic: Allegra.
Fexofenadine tablet: fexofenadine 30 mg, fexofenadine 60 mg, fexofenadine 180 mg.

Fexofenadine review: what is fexofenadine?, what is fexofenadine used for?, fexofenadine side effects, fexofenadine uses, fexofenadine dosage.

Why is this medication prescribed?

Fexofenadine is used to relieve the allergy symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever), including runny nose; sneezing; red, itchy, or watery eyes; or itching of the nose, throat, or roof of the mouth in adults and children 2 years of age and older.
It is also used to relieve symptoms of urticaria (hives; red, itchy raised areas of the skin), including itching and rash in adults and children 6 months of age and older.
Fexofenadine is in a class of medications called antihistamines. It works by blocking the effects of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergy symptoms.


How should this medicine be used?

Fexofenadine comes as a tablet and a suspension (liquid) to take by mouth.
It is usually taken with water once or twice a day.
Fexofenadine will work better if it is not taken with fruit juices such as orange, grapefruit, or apple juice.
Take fexofenadine at around the same times every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand.
Take fexofenadine exactly as directed.
Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

Fexofenadine controls the symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis and urticaria but does not cure these conditions.
Continue to take fexofenadine even if you feel well and are not experiencing these symptoms. If you wait too long between doses, your symptoms may become worse.

Shake the suspension well before each use to mix the medication evenly.


What special precautions should I follow?

Before taking fexofenadine:

tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to fexofenadine, any other medications, or any of the ingredients in fexofenadine tablets or suspension.

tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention either of the following: erythromycin (E. E. S. , E-Mycin, Erythrocin) and ketoconazole (Nizoral). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.

if you are taking an antacid containing aluminum or magnesium (Maalox, Mylanta, others), take the antacid a few hours before or after fexofenadine.

tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney disease.

tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking fexofenadine, call your doctor.


What should I do if I forget a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.


What side effects can this medication cause?

Fexofenadine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

headache.
dizziness.
diarrhea.
vomiting.
pain in the arms, legs, or back.
pain.
pain during menstrual period.
cough.

Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

hives.
rash.
itching.
difficulty breathing or swallowing.
swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs.
hoarseness.
difficulty swallowing or breathing.

Fexofenadine may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.

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