Fexofenadine Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Fexofenadine side effects may include drowsiness, headache, fatigue, indigestion, and dry mouth. Rare Fexofenadine side effects may include nausea, nervousness, cough, stuffy nose, and throat irritation.

Fexofenadine Side Effects Reporting

If you experience any Fexofenadine side effects not mentioned above you should report it to your primary health care provider or FDA 1-800-FDA-1088 in the United States, Health Canada 1-866-225-0709 in Canada, MHRA 020 3080 6000 in UK, or TGA 1800 020 653 in Australia.

Fexofenadine is one of the new types of antihistamines that cause no or less drowsiness. Fexofenadine works by blocking the release of histamine from the cell at the histamine receptor site and relieving the symptoms of seasonal allergies and hay fever like the itchy, runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes. Fexofenadine's effect begins in an hour and lasts up to twelve hours.

Fexofenadine and Pregnancy

Though generally considered safe, do not take Fexofenadine without the advice of your physician if you are or planning to become pregnant. Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while taking Fexofenadine as it does pass into breast milk.

Fexofenadine Doses

CHILDREN (6-11 years)30 mg twice daily.

ADULTS (12and older)60 mg twice or 180 mg once daily.

People with kidney disease should take smaller doses (60mg/day).

Fexofenadine Overdose

Fexofenadine overdose symptoms may include drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, nervousness, and dry mouth. In case of Fexofenadine overdose, seek medical help right away.

FEXOFENADINE CAUTION

Avoid Fexofenadine if you are allergic or sensitive to it.

Those who have kidney disease should be given smaller doses.

FEXOFENADINE INTERACTION

Check with your doctor before combining Fexofenadine with erythromycin or ketoconazole.

Otherwise, Fexofenadine is less likely than other antihistamine to interact with drugs.
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