Fexofenadine-pil Leaflet

 

WHAT FEXOFENADINE HYDROCHLORIDE 180 MG FILM-COATED TABLETS ARE AND WHAT THEY ARE USED FOR

Fexofenadine hydrochloride 180 mg Film-Coated Tablets contain fexofenadine hydrochloride, which is an antihistamine. Fexofenadine hydrochloride 180 mg Film-Coated Tablets are used in adults and adolescents of 12 years and older to relieve the symptoms that occur with long term allergic skin reactions (chronic idiopathic urticaria) such as itching, swelling and rashes. Fexofenadine Hydrochloride 180 mg Film-Coated Tablets will also be referred to in this leaflet as Fexofenadine Tablets.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU TAKE FEXOFENADINE HYDROCHLORIDE 180 MG FILM-COATED TABLETS

Do not take Fexofenadine Tablets

• If you are allergic to fexofenadine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine listed in Section 6.

Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Fexofenadine Tablets if you:

• have problems with your liver or kidneys
• have or ever had heart disease, since this kind of medicine may lead to a fast or irregular heart beat
• are elderly.

If any of these apply to you, or if you are not sure, tell your doctor before taking Fexofenadine Tablets. Other medicines and Fexofenadine Tablets Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. Indigestion remedies containing aluminium and magnesium may affect the action of Fexofenadine Tablets, by lowering the amount of medicinal product absorbed. It is recommended that you leave about 2 hours between the time that you take Fexofenadine Tablets and your indigestion remedy. Pregnancy and breastfeeding If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine. Do not take Fexofenadine hydrochloride 180 mg Film-Coated Tablets if you are pregnant, unless necessary. Fexofenadine Tablets are not recommended during breastfeeding. Driving and using machines Fexofenadine Tablets are unlikely to affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. However, you should check that these tablets do not make you feel sleepy or dizzy before driving or operating machinery. Fexofenadine Tablets also contain Allura Red AC Lake, which may cause allergic reactions. For a full list of ingredients, please see ‘Contents of the pack and other information’.

HOW TO TAKE FEXOFENADINE HYDROCHLORIDE 180 MG FILM-COATED TABLETS

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. For adults and children aged 12 years and over The recommended dose is one tablet (180 mg) daily. Take your tablet with water before a meal. This medicine starts to relieve your symptoms within 1 hour and lasts for 24 hours. If you take more Fexofenadine Tablets than you should If you take too many tablets, contact your doctor or the nearest hospital emergency department immediately. Symptoms of an overdose in adults are dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue and dry mouth. If you forget to take Fexofenadine Tablets Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet. Take the next dose at the usual time as prescribed by your doctor. If you stop taking Fexofenadine Tablets Tell your doctor if you want to stop taking Fexofenadine Tablets before you have finished your course of treatment. If you stop taking Fexofenadine Tablets earlier than planned, your symptoms may return. If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.