Side Effects:

Common Headache, Drowsiness, Nausea, Dizziness.

Expert advice for Fexolife Tablet

Do not take fexofenadine with any fruit juices (such as apple, orange, or grapefruit).
Take the disintegrating tablet on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
Avoid using antacids within 15 minutes before or after taking this medicine. It can make it harder for your body to absorb this medication.
Leave about 2 hours between the time that you take fexofenadine and your indigestion remedy.
There may be other drugs that can affect fexofenadine. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all medications you use.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking fexofenadine: if you have problems with your liver or kidneys, if you have or ever had heart disease, since this kind of medicine may lead to a fast or irregular heartbeat, if you are elderly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can I take Fexolife for an allergic reaction?
Fexolife is an antihistaminic drug. Fexolife is used to treat the symptoms of hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis) such as sneezing, itchy and runny nose and red, itchy and watery eyes and Fexolife 180mg is used for long term allergic skin reactions (chronic idiopathic urticaria) such as itching, swelling, and rashes. Please consult your doctor before taking Fexolife for any allergic reaction.

Q. Is Fexolife a stimulant?
Fexolife is not a stimulant. It belongs to a group of medicines known as antihistamines.

Q. Is Fexolife better than cetirizine?
Both cetirizine and Fexolife are antihistamines. Both medications work well for the treatment of seasonal hay fever and urticaria, but their effect may vary upon individual response. Cetirizine has shown to produce greater relief of seasonal allergic rhinitis symptoms than Fexolife at 12 hours postdose. Always consult your doctor regarding its use.

Q. Can I take Fexolife for hives (urticaria)?
Urticaria, commonly known as hives can be acute or chronic. Fexolife 180mg is used to relieve symptoms like itching, swelling, and rashes that occur with long term allergic skin reactions (chronic idiopathic urticaria). Talk to your doctor for the treatment of hives.

Q. Can I take Fexolife for itchy skin?
Fexolife is used to relieve symptoms like itching, swelling, and rashes that occur with long term allergic skin reactions (chronic idiopathic urticaria). If you are suffering from itchy skin, please consult your doctor before taking any medicines as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Can I take Fexolife for food allergy?
It is not recommended to use Fexolife for food allergy.

Q. Can I take Fexolife for a rash?
Fexolife is used to relieve itching, swelling, and rashes that occur with long term allergic skin reactions (chronic idiopathic urticaria). If you are suffering from itchy skin, please consult your doctor before taking any medicines as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Can I take Fexolife for wasp sting?
It is not recommended to use Fexolife for the wasp sting.

Q. Can I take Fexolife for a bee sting?
It is not recommended to use Fexolife for bee sting.

Q. Can I take Fexolife for mosquito bites?
It is not recommended to use Fexolife for mosquito bites.

Q. Does Fexolife keep you awake?
Fexolife can cause sleepiness as a side effect. However, Fexolife can also cause difficulty in sleeping (insomnia) and sleeping problems in some people. The effect of Fexolife on sleep is variable.

Q. Does Fexolife cause weight gain?
Fexolife is not reported to cause weight gain. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Fexolife.

Q. Does Fexolife stop itching?
Fexolife can help to stop itching associated with hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis) and long term allergic skin reactions (chronic idiopathic urticaria). Please consult your doctor before taking any medicine for itching as it may require a proper diagnosis of the underlying disease and treatment.

Q. Does Fexolife expire?
Yes, Fexolife does expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date mentioned on the pack. You must check the expiry date before using any medicine.

Q. Does Fexolife cause dementia?
Fexolife is not known to cause dementia. Please consult your doctor if you have any signs and symptoms of dementia as it would require proper diagnosis and management.

Q. Does Fexolife raise blood sugar?
Fexolife is not known to raise blood sugar. Please consult your doctor if you have increased blood sugar after taking Fexolife.

Q. Does Fexolife effect blood pressure?
Fexolife is not known to effect blood pressure. Please consult your doctor if you experience blood pressure changes after taking Fexolife.

Q. Does Fexolife cause insomnia?
Fexolife can cause difficulty in sleeping (insomnia) as a side effect. However, Fexolife can also cause sleepiness in some people. The effect of Fexolife on sleep is variable. Talk to your doctor in case you experience sleep problems while taking Fexolife.

Q. Does Fexolife contain codeine?
Fexolife does not contain codeine. However, always check the label of a drug for the complete list of all ingredients in a medicine.

Q. Does Fexolife effect the contraceptive pill (birth control pill)?
Fexolife hydrochloride has not shown to effect the contraceptive pill. However, please consult your doctor before taking Fexolife if you are already taking contraceptive pills.

Q. Is Fexolife a steroid?
Fexolife is not a steroid. Fexolife belongs to a group of medicines known as antihistamines.

Q. Is Fexolife better than cetirizine?
Fexolife and cetirizine belong to the same class of medicines known as antihistamines with similar action. However, Fexolife is non-sedative while cetirizine does cause some sedation. Also, their effect may vary upon individual response. Always follow doctor's advice regarding its use.

Q. Is Fexolife safe?
Fexolife is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Does Fexolife make you feel drowsy?
Drowsiness is a common side effect of Fexolife. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive drowsiness after taking Fexolife.

Q. Is Fexolife over the counter?
Fexolife is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It is a prescription medicine.

Q. Is Fexolife a decongestant?
Fexolife is not a decongestant. Fexolife belongs to a group of medicines known as antihistamines and is used to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis and allergic skin reactions (chronic idiopathic urticaria). Decongestants are medicines that relieve congestion by reducing swelling, inflammation and mucus formation in the nose making it easier for a person to breathe. Their main action is activation of alpha-adrenergic receptors which vasoconstricts (narrows) blood vessels. Examples of decongestants are pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine.

Q. Is Fexolife anticholinergic?
Fexolife is not an anticholinergic. Fexolife belongs to a group of medicines known as antihistamines.

Q. Is Fexolife a stimulant?
Fexolife is not a stimulant. Fexolife belongs to a group of medcines known as antihistamines and is used to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis and allergic skin reactions (chronic idiopathic urticaria).

Q. Can I take Fexolife with cetirizine?
Fexolife and cetirizine both belong to the same group of medicines known as antihistamines with similar action. Although there are no reported drug interactions, please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Fexolife with loratadine?
Loratadine will increase the level or effect of Fexolife by decreasing its metabolism (breakdown). Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Fexolife with omeprazole?
Fexolife can be taken with omeprazole. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Fexolife with citalopram?
Fexolife can be taken with citalopram. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Fexolife with prednisone?
Fexolife can be taken with prednisone. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Fexolife with amoxicillin?
Fexolife can be taken with amoxicillin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Fexolife while having high blood pressure?
Fexolife does not effect blood pressure. Always share your medical history with your doctor before taking any medicines.

Q. Can I take Fexolife with paracetamol?
Fexolife can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Fexolife with ibuprofen?
Fexolife can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.