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Fexofenadine Hydrochloride

Also sold as ValuMeds 24-Hour Allergy Relief, Childrens Allegra Allergy, FEXOFENADINE HYDROCHLORIDE

From 3 official FDA drug labels · RxNorm 997420

What it is used for

These are the uses the FDA has approved for this label. Using it for anything else is “off-label”: ask your prescriber why.

Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: runny nose itchy, watery eyes sneezing itching of the nose or throat

How to take it

Directions adults and children 12 years of age and over take one 180 mg tablet with water once a day; do not take more than 1 tablet in 24 hours children under 6 years of age do not use adults 65 years of age and older ask a doctor consumers with kidney disease ask a doctor

Do not take it if

Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using it if

Ask a doctor before use if you have kidney disease. Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose.

Serious warnings and precautions

Warnings Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients Ask a doctor before use if you have kidney disease. Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose. When using this product do not take more than directed do not take at the same time as aluminum or magnesium antacids do not take with fruit juices (see Directions) Stop use and ask a doctor if an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away. If pregnant or breast-feeding: ask a health professional before use Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

When using this product

When using this product do not take more than directed do not take at the same time as aluminum or magnesium antacids do not take with fruit juices (see Directions)

Stop using it and ask a doctor if

Stop use and ask a doctor if an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding: ask a health professional before use

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Forms and strengths available

180 MG · Oral Tablet30 MG · Disintegrating Oral Tablet30 MG · Oral Tablet6 MG/ML · Oral Suspension60 MG · Oral Capsule60 MG · Oral Tablet120 MG · Oral Tablet

From RxNorm. Which forms and strengths are actually stocked varies by pharmacy and country.

Reactions people have reported

pruritus 4chronic spontaneous urticaria 2insomnia 2haematocrit decreased 2angioedema 2haemoglobin decreased 2drug ineffective 2condition aggravated 2gastroenteritis escherichia coli 1international normalised ratio increased 1

These are counts from 8 voluntary reports to the FDA. They show what has been reported — they are not how common a side effect is, and they do not prove the medicine caused it.

Recalls

Class II · Jan 31, 2024

Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 180mg, Antihistamine, Allergy, 24 hour, a) 30 Tablets per bottle, NDC 51660-998-30; Distributed by: Ohm Laboratories Inc., New Brunswick, NJ 08901, Made in India, b) 45 Tablets per bottle, NDC 51316-800-45; Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., Woonsocket, RI 02895, Made in India, c) 150 Tablets per bottle, NDC 51660-998-55, Distributed by: Ohm Laboratories Inc., New Brunswick, NJ 08901, Made in India.

Reason: CGMP Deviations: Microbial contamination was reported in stagnant water in the duct of the manufacturing equipment.

Class II · Jul 19, 2023

Allergy Relief, Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 180 mg, packaged in a) 30-count cartons (NDC 36800-691-39), b)45-count cartons (NDC 36800-691-95), and 90-count cartons (NDC 36800-691-75), Distributed by: Topco Associates LLC, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007.