Side Effects:

Common Headache, Drowsiness, Nausea, Dizziness.

Expert advice for Fexohist 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 Fexohist for an allergic reaction?
Fexohist is an antihistaminic drug. Fexohist 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 Fexohist 180mg is used for long term allergic skin reactions (chronic idiopathic urticaria) such as itching, swelling, and rashes. Please consult your doctor before taking Fexohist for any allergic reaction.

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

Q. Is Fexohist better than cetirizine?
Both cetirizine and Fexohist 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 Fexohist at 12 hours postdose. Always consult your doctor regarding its use.

Q. Can I take Fexohist for hives (urticaria)?
Urticaria, commonly known as hives can be acute or chronic. Fexohist 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 Fexohist for itchy skin?
Fexohist 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 Fexohist for food allergy?
It is not recommended to use Fexohist for food allergy.

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Does Fexohist stop itching?
Fexohist 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 Fexohist expire?
Yes, Fexohist 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 Fexohist cause dementia?
Fexohist 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 Fexohist raise blood sugar?
Fexohist is not known to raise blood sugar. Please consult your doctor if you have increased blood sugar after taking Fexohist.

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Is Fexohist better than cetirizine?
Fexohist and cetirizine belong to the same class of medicines known as antihistamines with similar action. However, Fexohist 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 Fexohist safe?
Fexohist is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

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

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

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

Q. Is Fexohist a stimulant?
Fexohist is not a stimulant. Fexohist 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 Fexohist with cetirizine?
Fexohist 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 Fexohist with loratadine?
Loratadine will increase the level or effect of Fexohist by decreasing its metabolism (breakdown). Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.

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

Q. Can I take Fexohist with paracetamol?
Fexohist 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 Fexohist with ibuprofen?
Fexohist 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.