Fexofenadine
About Fexofenadine
Fexofenadine is used in the treatment of symptoms of seasonal allergy-like itchy throat, itchy eyes, sneezing or runny nose. Itchy skin and hives are also treated with Fexofenadine. This medication is an antihistamine – it blocks a chemical substance in the body called histamine that is responsible for allergy-related symptoms in the body. It is advised to avoid Fexofenadine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.
There are certain precautions that need to be adhered to before taking the medication. You need to inform your doctor of the following conditions before taking the medication – allergic to any medications, problems in the liver or kidney, pregnancy or plans to become pregnant and whether you are taking dietary supplements or using herbal products.
Consult with your physician before taking Fexofenadine with other medications. You also need to follow certain guidelines while taking this medication – taking the medication orally with water, avoid drinking fruit juice at the time of consumption, and avoid taking antioxidants. Do not overdose if you have missed a dose.
Fexofenadine can result in dizziness if consumed with alcohol. It can also cause disturbances while undergoing skin allergy tests. Elderly people are more susceptible to its effect, so exercise caution. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medication.
Some common side effects of Fexofenadine are stomach upset, dizziness and headache. You may also experience serious side effects like rashes, swelling and vomiting. It is advisable to consult a doctor if you experience these side effects.
Take as directed; do not exceed recommended dose. Store at room temperature in a dry place. Avoid use of other depressants, alcohol, or sleep-inducing medications unless approved by prescriber.
Limited information from overdose describes dizziness, drowsiness, and dry mouth. Not effectively removed by hemodialysis. Doses up to 690 mg twice daily were administered for 1 month without significant adverse effects. Treatment is supportive.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Allergist/Immunologist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Fexofenadine
Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
Chronic Utricaria
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Allergist/Immunologist before using this medicine.
What are the contraindications of Fexofenadine ?
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Allergist/Immunologist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Fexofenadine ?
Headache
Painful Menstruation
Pain In The Legs
Redness Of Skin
Swelling Of Face, Lips, Eyelids, Tongue, Hands And Feet
Difficulty In Breathing
Difficulty In Swallowing
Dysmenorrhea
Dyspepsia
Viral Infections
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Allergist/Immunologist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Fexofenadine
How long is the duration of effect?
The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 12-14 hours.
What is the onset of action?
The effect of this medicine can be observed within 1-2 hours of oral administration.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
This medicine should be used with caution in pregnant women. All the potential benefits and associated risks should be considered. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
This medicine should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Is It safe with alcohol?
If alcohol is consumed along with this medicine may cause excessive drowsiness.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
This medicine usually does not affect the patients ability to drive.
Does this affect kidney function?
Caution must be taken in patients with kidney disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this mediaction. Dosing adjustment in renal impairment: Recommended initial doses of 60 mg once daily.
Does this affect liver function?
Limited data is available regarding its use in patients with liver disease. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Allergist/Immunologist before using this medicine.
What are the dosage instructions?
Missed Dose instructions
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped.
Are there any overdose instructions?
Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of overdose may include dizziness, restlessness, and confusion. Supportive measures like gastric lavage might be initiated based on the severity of symptoms.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Allergist/Immunologist before using this medicine.
Where is the Fexofenadine approved?
India
United States
Japan
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Allergist/Immunologist before using this medicine.
Medicines containing Fexofenadine
Below is the list of medicines, which contains Fexofenadine as ingredient
- Monti Fx 10Mg/120Mg Tablet
Abbott India Ltd
- Lcfex 120 MG Tablet
Rapross Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Fexigra 180 MG Tablet
Cipla Ltd
- Montefex Tablet
Zuventus Healthcare Ltd
- Lupimon Fx 10Mg/120Mg Tablet
Lupin Ltd
- Fexova 180 MG Tablet
Ipca Laboratories Pvt Ltd.
- Glemont-F Tablet
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Vitaresp Fx 10Mg/120Mg Tablet
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Altiva 120 MG Tablet
Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd
- Oncet 3D 10Mg/120Mg/200Mg Tablet
Medley Pharmaceuticals
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Allergist/Immunologist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
This medication works by selectively inhibiting the peripheral H1 receptors thereby reducing histamine levels in the body. It specifically acts on allergies caused in the stomach and intestine, blood vessels and airways leading to the lungs.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Allergist/Immunologist before using this medicine.
What are the interactions of Fexofenadine ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Alcohol
Interaction with Lab Test
Skin allergy test
Report the use of this medicine before taking a skin allergy test. This medicine can interfere with the results of this test and hence use should be discontinued at least 2-4 days before.Interaction with Medicine
Interaction with Disease
Impaired Kidney Function
This medicine should be used with caution in patients having a kidney disease or impaired kidney function. Report any such instance to the doctor before receiving this medicine.Interaction with Food
Fruit juice
Do not consume large quantities of juices of fruits like grapefruit, orange, and apple while taking this medicine. These food items should be avoided while taking this medicine.
FAQs about Fexofenadine
Ques : What is Fexofenadine?
Ans : Fexofenadine is a salt which performs its action by obstructing the effects of histamine in the body.
Ques : What are the uses of Fexofenadine?
Ans : Fexofenadine is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Seasonal allergic rhinitis and Chronic Urticaria.
Ques : What are the Side Effects of Fexofenadine?
Ans : Fexofenadine has some reported side effects such as Vomiting, Headache, Coughing, Diarrhea, Painful menstruation, Pain in the arms and legs, Hives and redness of skin, Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet.
Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Fexofenadine?
Ans : Fexofenadine should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.
Ques : Can Fexofenadine make you sleepy?
Ans : Yes, this drug can make you feel sleepy, infect sleepiness is a common side effect of this medicine.
Ques : Can you overdose on Fexofenadine?
Ans : Do not take an overdose of this drug as this can cause adverse reactions and may increase the risk of side effects like dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, and dry mouth.
Ques : How quickly does Fexofenadine work?
Ans : Fexofenadine starts working within 1 hour of consuming it. The peak benefit of this drug is observed within 6 hours.
Ques : Does Fexofenadine relieve symptoms of outdoor and indoor allergies?
Ans : Yes, this medication can help relieve symptoms that may be caused by outdoor and indoor allergens such as upper respiratory allergies, hay fever, watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing, or itching of the nose or throat.
Ques : How to cope with dizziness caused by Fexofenadine?
Ans : Take some rest after taking this medicine if you feel dizzy or sleep. Do not use heavy machinery or drive and move very slowly. Exercise caution and if there is extreme dizziness, then consult a doctor as soon as possible.
Ques : Can I take antacids while taking Fexofenadine?
Ans : This drug should not be used in combination with antacids as the interaction between them can result in a decreased absorption of Fexofenadine.
Ques : How should I take Fexofenadine?
Ans : This drug should be taken in dose and duration as recommended by the doctor. Do not take an overdose as this can affect your health adversely.
Ques : Is there any food or drink that I need to avoid while taking Fexofenadine?
Ans : Do not consume juices like grapefruit juice, orange juice and apple juice if you are on the course of medication with Fexofenadine.
Ques : Can Fexofenadine cause heart problems?
Ans : Those who suffer from heart disorders should exercise caution and must look out for some other alternative of this medicine.
References
Fexofenadine-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 1 June 2022].Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/fexofenadine
Fexofenadine-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 1 June 2022].Available from:
https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00950
FEXOFENADINE Tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 1 June 2022].Available from:
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