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Drug Class
Antihistamine
Common Uses
- Allergies
Common Brand Names
Telfast, Alerday, Alerfast, Faxoday, Fexfed, Exofin, Alagra, Allegra, Fenafex, Bosnum
Overview
Fexofenadine is an antihistamine medicine that helps with the symptoms of allergies.
It's used to treat:
- hay fever
- conjunctivitis (red, itchy eye)
- eczema
- hives (urticaria)
- reactions to insect bites and stings
- some food allergies
Fexofenadine is known as a non-drowsy antihistamine. It's less likely to make you feel sleepy than some other antihistamines.
Important Facts
- You'll usually take fexofenadine once a day. Children aged 12 and under take it twice a day at a lower dose.
- Fexofenadine is classed as a non-drowsy antihistamine, but some people still find it makes them feel quite sleepy.
- Common side effects include headaches, feeling sleepy, dry mouth, feeling sick and dizziness.
- Do not drink grapefruit juice, apple juice or orange juice while you're taking fexofenadine. It might make you more likely to get side effects.
- It's best not to drink alcohol while you're taking fexofenadine as it can make you feel sleepy.
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