Fexofenadine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing, hives, and itching. It works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction.
H1-Receptor Antagonist; Non-sedating Antihistamine
ORAL Seasonal allergic rhinitis: Adult: 120 mg once daily. Child: 6-11 yr: 30 mg bid. Chronic idiopathic urticaria: Adult: 180 mg once daily. Child: 6 mth-<2 yr: 15 mg bid; 2 yr: 30 mg bid.
Hypersensitivity. Renal impairment. Pregnancy, lactation; child <6 yr.
Viral infection (cold/flu); headache, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue: nausea, dyspepsia, dysmenorrhoea.
Use is not recommended unless clearly needed during pregnancy. Use is not recommended while breastfeeding.