Fexofenadine

Fexofenadine

Fexofenadine is an antihistamine that helps treat allergy symptoms such as watery eyes runny nose itchy eyes/nose sneezing hives and body itching. It works by inhibiting the production of a natural chemical (histamine) by your body during an allergic response.

Fexofenadine is an antihistamine used to treat the symptoms of allergic rhinitis caused by pollen dust mites animals and other factors. This medication may also treat chronic urticaria characterized by an itchy skin rash that lasts more than six weeks. Many antihistamine treatments produce drowsiness. However fexofenadine is a non-drowsy antihistamine which means it is less likely to make you sleepy. Fexofenadine is available in tablet form often in 120mg or 180mg dosages.

Medicinal Advantages 

• Fexofenadine is a non-sedating antihistamine. It is less prone to cause sleepiness than other antihistamines. However some individuals report that it makes them tired. Fexofenadine gives immediate relief from allergic reactions and symptoms by inhibiting histamine activity. Histamine is a chemical that triggers immunological responses and allergies in the body.
• Fexofenadine is often used to treat hay fever (pollen or dust allergy) conjunctivitis (a red itchy eye) eczema (dermatitis) hives (red raised patches or spots) responses to insect bites and stings and specific food allergies.
• It is helpful to treat allergy symptoms such as sneezing runny nose watery eyes itching redness during a cold pollen exposure animal dander etc.
• It is helpful to treat severe allergic responses such as hives.
• It is also helpful to prevent allergic symptoms such as stinging and itching after bug bites.
• Allegra-D is a combination of fexofenadine and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride that relieves congestion. 

Fexofenadine is prescribed medicine for treating allergic reactions in the body. This is often used in combination with montelukast which is also a medicine for treating allergic reactions. At Tradeindia a number of sellers are dealing in this medicine to cater to all the requirements in the domestic and international markets. Buyers looking forward to buying the medicine may send their order details to us. We will extend all possible help in facilitating the best deals to the buyers.

FAQs:

What is the purpose of fexofenadine?

Fexofenadine is an antihistamine medication. It is helpful to treat the symptoms of hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis) and skin hives (chronic idiopathic urticaria).

Is fexofenadine the same thing as Allegra?

Fexofenadine sells under the brand name Allegra. It is helpful to treat both adults and children with hay fever (allergic rhinitis) and hives (urticaria). Allegra is a prescription-only medication that comes in tablet and liquid forms.

Is fexofenadine the same as Benadryl?

Antihistamines such as Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and Allegra (fexofenadine hydrochloride) are used to treat allergic symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis (sneezing runny nose itchy or watery eyes) as well as hives.

Is it safe to use fexofenadine daily?

It may take once or twice a day. Adults should take 180mg daily (maximum 180 mg/day) for once-daily formulations and 60mg every 12 hours for twice-daily formulations (top of 120mg/day). The dose range for chronic urticaria has been described as 20 to 240mg twice a day.

Is fexofenadine an effective antihistamine?

Fexofenadine is a non-sedating antihistamine. It is because it is less prone to promote sleepiness than drowsy (sedating) antihistamines like Piriton (chlorphenamine). Most individuals would instead take a non-sedating antihistamine than a sedating one.

Who should avoid fexofenadine?

This medication's effects may be more pronounced in older people. Before using fexofenadine see your doctor if you are 65 or older. Phenylalanine may be present in this medication. If you have phenylketonuria tell your doctor (PKU).

Is it safe to consume alcohol when taking fexofenadine?

If you consume alcohol while taking fexofenadine be mindful of its effects and limit your intake to modest quantities. Antihistamine side effects might extract by alcohol.