Fexofenadine is used for:
Treating seasonal allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, itchy throat, or itchy, watery eyes. It is also used to treat hives and skin itching. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Fexofenadine is an antihistamine. It works by blocking a substance in the body called histamine. This helps to decrease allergy symptoms.
Do NOT use fexofenadine if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in fexofenadine
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
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Before using fexofenadine:
Some medical conditions may interact with fexofenadine. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have kidney problems or trouble urinating
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with fexofenadine. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Erythromycin or ketoconazole because they may increase the risk of fexofenadine's side effects
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if fexofenadine may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
