Fexofenadine

Fexofenadine is an antihistamine medication used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis and other allergies.

The drug can be sold commercially under the names Allegra D, Rafex or Allexofedrin and is produced by Medley, EMS, Sanofi Synthelabo or Nova Química. This medicine can only be bought in pharmacies in the form of tablets or oral suspension.

Price of Fexofenadine

The price of Fexofenadine varies between 15 and 54 reais.

Indications of Fexofenadine

Fexofenadine is indicated for the relief of symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose and itchy nose. In addition, it relieves tearing, itching and ocular burning.

How to use Fexofenadine

The mode of use of Fexofenadine should only be used after 12 years and, depending on the dose:

• Fexofenadine 120 mg: ingestion of 1 tablet per day and, used to relieve the symptoms of allergic rhinitis;
• Fexofenadine 180 mg: ingestion of 1 tablet for the relief of skin allergy symptoms such as chronic urticaria.

The dose to be taken should be indicated by the allergist physician according to the characteristics of the patient and must be taken with water before meals or fasted.

In addition, it should not be taken with juices, soft drinks or coffees, as they alter the effects of the medicine.

Side Effects of Fexofenadine

The main side effects of Fexofenadine include headache, drowsiness, nausea, dry mouth, fatigue, nausea and sleep disorders.

Contraindications of Fexofenadine

Fexofenadine is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to any component of the formula. In addition, the use by pregnant or lactating women should be controlled and only with medical advice.

Useful links:

• Pseudoephedrine
• Allegra