What is the most important information I should know about fexofenadine?
Before using fexofenadine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have
kidney disease.
Fruit juices and certain
antacids can make it harder for your body to absorb
fexofenadine.
Take the disintegrating tablet on an empty
stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours
after a meal.
There may be other drugs that can affect fexofenadine. Tell your doctor about all the
prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal
products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without
telling your doctor.
Stop using this medication and get emergency medical help if you think you have
used too much medicine, or if you have any of these
signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Less serious side effects are more likely, and you may have none at all. Tell your doctor
about any unusual or bothersome side effect.
Tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse after you start
taking fexofenadine. Never take more of the medication than your doctor has prescribed.
What is fexofenadine?
Fexofenadine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body.
Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.
Fexofenadine is used to treat the symptoms of seasonal allergies (hay fever) in adults and
children.
Fexofenadine is also used to treat skin itching and hives caused by a condition called
chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children.
Fexofenadine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication
guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking fexofenadine?
Before using fexofenadine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have
kidney disease.
FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell
your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether fexofenadine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a
nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a
baby.
Fexofenadine tablets and capsules may be used to treat seasonal allergy symptoms in
children who are at least 6 years old. Fexofenadine oral suspension (liquid) may be used in
children ages 2 through 11. When treating chronic idiopathic urticaria, the liquid may be used in
children as young as 2 months old.
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