Fexofenadine 120 mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Fexofenadine 120 mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Fexofenadine 120 mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Allergy
Urticaria Pigmentosa
Allergic Rhinitis (Read More - Home Remedies for Allergic Rhinitis)

Other Benefits

Hives
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Tonsillitis
Sore Throat (Read More - Home remedies for sore throat)

Fexofenadine 120 mg Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Fexofenadine 120 mg Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Fexofenadine 120 mg Tablet is used -

Severe

Anaphylactic reaction
Skin redness
Difficulty breathing
Chest Pain

Mild

Drowsiness
Fatigue
Dizziness
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Headache

Fexofenadine 120 mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Fexofenadine 120 mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Fexofenadine may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Fexofenadine again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Fexofenadine 120 mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Fexofenadine for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

Mild
What is the effect of Fexofenadine 120 mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Fexofenadine has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Fexofenadine 120 mg Tablet on the Liver?

Using Fexofenadine does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Fexofenadine 120 mg Tablet on the Heart?

You can take Fexofenadine without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Fexofenadine 120 mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fexofenadine 120 mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Glaucoma
Bladder Infection
Drug Allergy
Drug Allergies

Frequently asked Questions about Fexofenadine 120 mg Tablet

Is this Fexofenadine 120 mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Fexofenadine 120 mg Tablet is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Fexofenadine 120 mg Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Fexofenadine 120 mg Tablet only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Fexofenadine 120 mg Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Fexofenadine 120 mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Fexofenadine 120 mg Tablet

It is safe to take Fexofenadine 120 mg Tablet with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Fexofenadine 120 mg Tablet

Taking Fexofenadine 120 mg Tablet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Fexofenadine 120 mg Tablet

Question about 4 years ago

Does Fexofenadine cause high blood pressure?

Dr. , General Physician

No, taking Fexofenadine does not cause high blood pressure. However, if you are experiencing fluctuations in blood pressure while taking this drug. Do not delay, inform your doctor immediately.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Fexofenadine a decongestant?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

No, Fexofenadine is not a decongestant. It is an antihistamine, used to relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Fexofenadine with ambroxol?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Fexofenadine can be taken with ambroxol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported after taking this drug. However, if you feel any discomfort or unpleasant effects after taking this drug please inform your doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Fexofenadine on my own or without doctors advice?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Discontinuation of Fexofenadine on your own can cause unwanted side effects such as a headache, drowsiness, and itching. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Question about 4 years ago

Does Fexofenadine cause sedation?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Although, Fexofenadine is classified as a non-sedative antihistamine, but it can still cause certain amount of sedation in some patients. If you are taking this drug and you feel sedated, then you are recommended not to take up important task's such as driving, operating heavy machinery. Doing so may make you prone to accidents and events uncalled for.

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This medicine data has been created by -

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5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Allegra® (fexofenadine hydrochloride)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 163,166

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 566

Fexofenadine 120 mg Tablet

Fexofenadine 120 mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Fexofenadine 120 mg Tablet Dosage & How to Take

Fexofenadine 120 mg Tablet Side Effects

Fexofenadine 120 mg Tablet Related Warnings

Fexofenadine 120 mg Tablet Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Fexofenadine 120 mg Tablet

Fexofenadine 120 mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Frequently asked Questions about Fexofenadine 120 mg Tablet

Question about 4 years ago

Does Fexofenadine cause high blood pressure?

Dr. , General Physician

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Fexofenadine a decongestant?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Fexofenadine with ambroxol?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Question about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Fexofenadine on my own or without doctors advice?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Question about 4 years ago

Does Fexofenadine cause sedation?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

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