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Fexofenadine is an antihistamine drug used in the treatment of hayfever and other similar kind of allergy symptoms. It is available in the form of Tablets, ODT (orally disintegrating tablets) and Oral Suspension. The medicine is recommended to be used by adults and children above 2 years of age.

Generic Name: Fexofenadine

Brand Names of Fexofenadine Hydrochloride

• Allegra
• Tilfur
• Vifas
• Telfast
• Fastofen
• Telfexo
• Allerfexo

Of all the fexofenadine tablets, Allegra, Allegra ODT is the most popular one.

Uses of Allegra Fexofenadine

• Fexofenadine is used to provide relief or treatment to the allergy symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever). This includes treatment of sneezing, running nose, itchy, red or watery eyes, nose, throat, or roof of the mouth itching.
• Allegra is also used to treat symptoms of urticaria (for example, hives, red, itchy raised skin areas, itching and rash in adults and children.

How does Fexofenadine Works?

Fexofenadine is in a class of medications called antihistamines. It works by blocking the effects of histamine. This is a substance present in the body that leads to allergy symptoms. It is to be noted that fexofenadine is not a therapeutic drug. It does not cure allergy, rather it prevents the aggravation of allergy symptoms and reduces the severity of the symptoms. Fexofenadine Hydrochloride is a specific selective and competitive histamine H1 receptor antagonist, with twice the affinity for H1 receptor than terfanadine. It blocks both early and late stages of allergy effectively. Compared to other antihistamines, Allegra cause less drowsiness.

Dosage of Allegra

Allegra or Fexofenadine is available in the following dosage forms:

• Tablet: 30 mg, 60 mg, 180 mg
• Suspension: 6 mg/mL (300 mL)
• Orally-disintegrating tablet: 30 mg

The recommended dosages are: Allergic Rhinitis: 120 mg once daily
Allergic Skin Conditions: 180 mg daily

Side Effects of Allegra Fexofenadine

The drug has certain side effects, that can affect individuals in different ways. The following are some of the side effects, that are often associated with the drug:

• Headache
• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Menstrual cramps
• Drowsiness
• Muscle or back pain

If you experience any other symptoms which you think may be due to this medicine, discuss them with your doctor or pharmacist.The drug is not recommended for lactating women, patients allergic to some drugs, patients with kidney or liver disease and for people taking ketoconazole (Nizoral), or erythromycin.

What to avoid when taking Allegra

• Avoid using antacids within 15 minutes before or after taking fexofenadine. Antacids can make it harder for your body to absorb this medicine.
• Do not take Allegra with fruit juice.
• Avoid taking any other cold or allergy medicines unless your doctor has told you to.

Disclaimer: The above information is for general understanding of the visitor. Please consult a registered medical practitioner before taking the aforesaid medicine.

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