Drug information
Fexofenadine hydrochloride 180 mg (MEDIFAST 180) Click to listen highlighted text! Fexofenadine hydrochloride 180 mg (MEDIFAST 180)
Indications
Relieve chronic idiopathic urticaria and seasonal allergic rhinitis. Click to listen highlighted text! Indications Relieve chronic idiopathic urticaria and seasonal allergic rhinitis.
Contraindications and precautions
1.Do not use if you had an allergic reaction to this medication or its components.
2.Use this medication cautiously in pregnant women and lactating women.
3.Use this medication cautiously in children under 6 months of age as effectiveness data and safety data are not established.
4.You should avoid driving or operating machinery because this medication may cause drowsiness in some patients.
5.Fexofenadine should not be taken with :
- aluminum- or magnesium-containing antacids as antacids could reduce the effectiveness of this medicine. If you must take antacids, there should be at least 2 hours interval between the antacid and Fexofenadine.
- Erythromycin or Ketoconazole because it could result in increased plasma concentration of Fexofenadine.
- fruit juices (such as orange, apple, grapefruit) because it could affect the effectiveness of this medicine. Click to listen highlighted text! Contraindications and precautions 1.Do not use if you had an allergic reaction to this medication or its components. 2.Use this medication cautiously in pregnant women and lactating women. 3.Use this medication cautiously in children under 6 months of age as effectiveness data and safety data are not established. 4.You should avoid driving or operating machinery because this medication may cause drowsiness in some patients. 5.Fexofenadine should not be taken with : - aluminum- or magnesium-containing antacids as antacids could reduce the effectiveness of this medicine. If you must take antacids, there should be at least 2 hours interval between the antacid and Fexofenadine. - Erythromycin or Ketoconazole because it could result in increased plasma concentration of Fexofenadine. - fruit juices (such as orange, apple, grapefruit) because it could affect the effectiveness of this medicine.
Recommendations of drug use
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Adverse Reactions
This medication may cause dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth or nose.
It may not be necessary to discontinue the medication.
If the symptoms are severe, seek medical advice immediately. Click to listen highlighted text! Adverse Reactions This medication may cause dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth or nose. It may not be necessary to discontinue the medication. If the symptoms are severe, seek medical advice immediately.
Drug storage
Store in a dry place protected from heat or light; in original container. Click to listen highlighted text! Drug storage Store in a dry place protected from heat or light; in original container.
The above information is drug information used for patient self-care only.
If you have any inquiries, please ask your physicians or pharmacists. Click to listen highlighted text! The above information is drug information used for patient self-care only. If you have any inquiries, please ask your physicians or pharmacists.
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