Description
Fexofenadine- Fexofenadine contains the vital ingredient fexofenadine hydrochloride. It is an anti-allergy medicine used for the treatment of allergic symptoms such as runny nose, congestion or stuffiness, sneezing, itching, swelling, and watery eyes. It can also be used to cure skin allergies with redness, itching or swelling. Fexofenadine hydrochloride(180mg) is equivalent to 168mg of fexofenadine. It is a non-drowsy antihistamine that blocks histamine receptors in the body to reduce allergy symptoms. The tablets may or may not be taken with food, in the dose and duration as prescribed by the doctor. Keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor suggests. Do not stop taking it suddenly.
Take the medicine as a whole, avoid chewing, crushing or breaking it. For maximum benefit , take the medicine at a fixed time.
The brand name for these tablets is Fexeco-80. The leading producer of Fexofanadine is APIKOS PHARMA. It is a trusted company that manufactures, supplies and trades a wide variety of medicines. The company emphasizes quality assurance with products tested by a professional team.
Benefits of using Fexofenadine Tablets:
The following are the benefits of Fexofenadine Tablets:
- Non-Sedating Formula: The tablets do not cause drowsiness and hence suitable for people in safety-critical jobs such as airline pilots, truck drivers etc.
- Effective Relief: It effectively manages a wide variety of allergy symptoms including runny nose and nasal congestion, itchy, red or watery eyes, itching of nose ,throat or palate.
- Fast-Acting and Long-Lasting: Relief often begins within one-two hours, with the effect of one tablet lasting up to 24 hours.
- Improved Quality of Life: Effective relief facilitates speedy recovery for patients,increasing their productivity and quality of life.
- Anti-inflammatory Properties: It has very few anti-inflammatory properties.
Side effects of using Fexofenadine Tablets:
Though there are numerous benefits of Fexofenadine tablets, after prolonged consumption, you may notice a few side effects. Some of the side effects of Fexofenadine tablets include:
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Back pain
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Dry Mouth
- Painful Periods
Please consult your doctor if any of these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.
Precautions for Fexofenadine Tablets:
Some Precautions and safety measures have to be followed when using Fexofenadine Tablets. Disclose your previous or recent health issues to your healthcare professional.
A list of precautions has been mentioned as follows:
- Do not take the medication if you are allergic if you are allergic to it or any of its ingredients.
- Inform your doctor about your medical history especially if you have kidney disease ,heart disease or liver problems.
- Consult your doctor before consuming fexofenadine if you are pregnant ,planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- A lower dose is recommended for older adults as they might be more sensitive to this medication.
- Avoid consuming grapefruit, apple or orange juice within 4 hours of taking Fexofenadine Tablets as they can significantly reduce the amount of medication your body absorbs and its effectiveness.
- Always take the tablets with water.
- Avoid drinking alcohol while taking these tablets as Fexofenadine with alcohol can increase sleepiness and dizziness.
- Fexofenadine is a non-drowsy antihistamine but you should still avoid operating heavy machinery as it requires concentration.
Storage: Store it in a dry and cool place away from the sunlight.
