Fexofenadine Hydrochloride(fecks oh fen’ a deen)
Allegra, Children’s Allegra, Allergy, Children’s Allegra Hives
PREGNANCY CATEGORY C
Drug Class
Antihistamine (nonsedating type)
Therapeutic Actions
Competitively blocks the effects of histamine at peripheral H1-receptor sites; has no anticholinergic (atropine-like) or sedating effects.
Indications
Symptomatic relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis in adults and children 2 yr and older
Chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children 6 mo and older
Contraindications and Cautions
Contraindicated with allergy to any antihistamines, pregnancy, lactation.
Use cautiously with hepatic or renal impairment, in geriatric patients.
Available Forms
Tablets—30, 60, 180 mg; suspension—6 mg/mL; orally disintegrating tablets—30 mg
Dosages
Adults and patients 12 yr and older
Allergic rhinitis: 60 mg PO bid or 180 mg PO once daily; or 10 mL suspension PO bid.
Chronic idiopathic urticaria: 60 mg PO bid or 180 mg PO once daily.
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