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How to Take Fexofenadine and it's Dose

Written by - Anushta Chandrapalan, M.Sc

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Janani Priya, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Mar 08, 2023

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with water.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adults: The recommended dose is 60 mg twice daily or 180 mg once daily with water.
Children 6 to 11 Years: The recommended dose is 30 mg twice daily with water.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Fexofenadine

This medication is an antihistamine, prescribed for seasonal allergic reactions such as runny nose, sneezing, red, itchy, or watery eyes; itching.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Fexofenadine

India :

Allefast | Monten-FX | Ofena (180 mg) | Fexova (180 mg) | Fexotec (120mg) | FEXISE 180 TABLET | Alert (120 mg) | Fexot (120 mg) | Altiva | Fexofast (180 mg)

International :

Allegra

Last Updated on Mar 08, 2023

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