Fexofenadine HCL

Fexofenadine HCl USP, 180 mg

Antihistamine

reduces hives and relieves itching due to hives (urticaria). This product will not prevent hives or an allergic skin reaction from occurring.

Get emergency help immediately if you have hives along with any of the following symptoms:
 trouble swallowing  dizziness or loss of consciousness
 swelling of tongue  swelling in or around mouth
 trouble speaking  wheezing or problems breathing
 drooling

These symptoms may be signs of anaphylactic shock. This condition can be life threatening if not treated by a health professional immediately. Symptoms of anaphylactic shock may occur when hives first appear or up to a few hours later

If your doctor has prescribed an epinephrine injector for “anaphylaxis” or severe allergy symptoms that could occur with your hives, never use this product as a substitute for the epinephrine injector. If you have been prescribed an epinephrine injector, you should carry it with you at all times.

 to prevent hives from any known cause such as:
 foods  insect stings  medicines  latex or rubber gloves because this product will not stop hives from occurring. Avoiding the
cause of your hives is the only way to prevent them. Hives can sometimes be serious. If you do not know the cause of your hives,
see your doctor for a medical exam. Your doctor may be able to help you find a cause.
 if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

 kidney disease. Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose.

 hives that are an unusual color, look bruised or blistered
 hives that do not itch

 do not take more than directed
 do not take at the same time as aluminum or magnesium antacids
 do not take with fruit juices (see Directions)

 an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away.
 symptoms do not improve after 3 days of treatment
 the hives have lasted more than 6 weeks

ask a health professional before use.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

adults and children 12 years of age and over: take one 180 mg tablet with water every once a day; do not take more than 1 tablet in 24 hours

children under 12 years of age: do not use

adults 65 years of age and older: ask a doctor
consumers with kidney disease: ask a doctor

 safety sealed: do not use if foil printed with granules logo under bottle cap is opened or torn.
 store between 20° and 25°C (68° and 77°F)
 protect from excessive moisture

colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, iron oxide black, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, lactose monohydrate, macrogol, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, titanium dioxide.

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