Fexofenadine
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Allegra?;Allegra? Allergy 12 Hour [OTC];Allegra? Allergy 24 Hour [OTC];Allegra? Children's Allergy ODT [OTC];Allegra? Children's Allergy [OTC]
Brand Names: Canada:
Allegra?
Uses
- It is used to ease allergy signs.
- It is used to treat hives.
- Fexofenadine lowers or stops the body's reaction to the allergen.
Dosing
How to take
- This drug is most useful if started before contact with the allergen. Take at least 1 to 3 hours before.
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Swallow 180 mg tablet whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
- Avoid taking this drug with fruit juice.
- Oral-disintegrating tablet:
- Take on an empty stomach. Take 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.
- Do not push the tablet out of the foil when opening. Use dry hands to take it from the foil. Place on your tongue and let it melt. Water is not needed. Do not swallow it whole. Do not chew, break, or crush it.
- Liquid:
- Shake well before use.
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
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