Fexofenadine

Fexofenadineis an antihistamine used to relieveallergysymptoms such as watery eyes,runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing, hives, and body itching. It works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction.

Fexofenadine is available under the following different brand names:Allegra, Allegra Allergy 12 Hour, Allegra Allergy 24 Hour, Children's Allegra Allergy, andMucinexAllergy.

Dosages of Fexofenadine:

Dosage Forms and Strengths

平板电脑

• 30 mg
• 60 mg
• 180 mg

Oral suspension

• 30 mg/mL

Oral disintegrating tablets

• 30 mg

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows:

SeasonalAllergic Rhinitis/ChronicIdiopathicHives (Urticaria)

• Adult: 180 mg orally once/day or 60 mg orally twice daily

Seasonal AllergicRhinitis

• Children under 2 years: Use not recommended
• Children 2-12 years: 30 mg orally twice daily
• Children over 12 years: 60 mg orally twice daily OR 180 mg orally once/day
• Allegra ODT
• Children 6-12 years: 30 mg orally twice daily

Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria

• Children under 6 months: Use not recommended
• Children 6 months-2 years: 15 mg orally twice dailyv
• Children 2-12 years: 30 mg orally twice daily
• Children over 12 years: 60 mg orally twice daily OR 180 mg orally once/day
• Allegra ODT
• Children 6-12 years: 30 mg orally twice daily

Dosing Modifications

Renal impairment (CrCl less than 80 mL/min): 60 mg orally once/day initially

• Children under 6 months: Safety and efficacy not established
• Children 6 months to 2 years: 15 mg orally once/day, initially
• Children 2-12 years: 30 mg orally once/day, initially
• Children over 12 years: 60 mg orally once/day, initially

Administration

• Allegra ODT: Allow to disintegrate on tongue, followed by swallowing with or without water; take on empty stomach; do not chew
• Co-administration withgrapefruit, apple, or orange juice reduces bioavailability of fexofenadine by inhibiting P-gp; separate administration by at least 4 hours

Side effects associated with use of Fexofenadine, include the following:

• Vomiting
• Headache
• Cough
• Diarrhea
• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Back pain
• Muscle pain
• Fever
• Menstrual cramps
• Dizziness
• Stomach discomfort or upset
• Pain in extremities
• Drowsiness
• Runny orstuffy nose
• Nausea
• Sleepiness
• Tiredness

Serious but less common side effects of fexofenadine include:

• Allergic reactions
• Fever
• Chills
• Body aches
• Cough
• Other flu symptoms

Postmarketing side effects of fexofenadine reported include:

• Sleep disorders (insomnia, paranoia)
• Nervousness
• Hypersensitivity reactions
  • Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
  • Hives
  • Skin swelling
  • Chest tightness
  • Shortness of breath
  • Flushing
  • Itching
  • Rash

This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects.

If your medical doctor is using this medicine to treat your pain, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, health care provider or pharmacist first.

Severe Interactions of fexofenadine include:

• grapefruit

Serious Interactions of fexofenadine include:

• isocarboxazid
• ivacaftor
• tranylcypromine

Moderate Interactions of fexofenadine include:

• bosutinib
• crizotinib
• crofelemer
• cyclosporine
• daclatasvir
• eliglustat
• eluxadoline
• juice (fruit)
• lomitapide
• lurasidone
• nefazodone
• ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir
• phenelzine
• ponatinib
• 奎尼丁
• sofosbuvir/velpatasvir
• vemurafenib

Fexofenadine has mild interactions with at least 39 different drugs.

This information does not contain all possible interactions or adverse effects. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share this information with your doctor and pharmacist. Check with your health care professional or doctor for additional medical advice, or if you have health questions, concerns or for more information about this medicine.

Warnings

• This medication contains fexofenadine. Do not take Allegra, Allegra Allergy 12 Hour, Allegra Allergy 24 Hour, Children's Allegra Allergy, or Mucinex Allergy if you are allergic to fexofenadine or any ingredients contained in this drug
• Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity

Effects of Drug Abuse

• No information provided

Short-Term Effects

• See "What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Fexofenadine?"

Long-Term Effects

• See "What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Fexofenadine?"

Cautions

• Allegra ODT containsphenylalanine
• Severe kidney (renal) impairment
• Co-administration with fruit juice may decrease efficacy

Pregnancy and Lactation

• Use fexofenadine with caution during pregnancy if benefits outweigh risks
• Animal studies show risk and human studies are not available or neither animal nor human studies were done
• Fexofenadine's excretion in milk is unknown; use with caution if breastfeeding (TheAmerican Academy of Pediatrics[AAP] states fexofenadine is “compatible with nursing”)
• Consult your doctor