Side Effects:

Common Headache, Drowsiness, Nausea, Dizziness.

Expert advice for Fexy Suspension

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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