Side Effects:

Common Headache, Drowsiness, Nausea, Dizziness.

Expert advice for Hista 3G 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 Hista 3g for an allergic reaction?
Hista 3g is an antihistaminic drug. Hista 3g 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 Hista 3g 180mg is used for long term allergic skin reactions (chronic idiopathic urticaria) such as itching, swelling, and rashes. Please consult your doctor before taking Hista 3g for any allergic reaction.

Q. Is Hista 3g a stimulant?
Hista 3g is not a stimulant. It belongs to a group of medicines known as antihistamines.

Q. Is Hista 3g better than cetirizine?
Both cetirizine and Hista 3g 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 Hista 3g at 12 hours postdose. Always consult your doctor regarding its use.

Q. Can I take Hista 3g for hives (urticaria)?
Urticaria, commonly known as hives can be acute or chronic. Hista 3g 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 Hista 3g for itchy skin?
Hista 3g 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 Hista 3g for food allergy?
It is not recommended to use Hista 3g for food allergy.

Q. Can I take Hista 3g for a rash?
Hista 3g 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 Hista 3g for wasp sting?
It is not recommended to use Hista 3g for the wasp sting.

Q. Can I take Hista 3g for a bee sting?
It is not recommended to use Hista 3g for bee sting.

Q. Can I take Hista 3g for mosquito bites?
It is not recommended to use Hista 3g for mosquito bites.

Q. Does Hista 3g keep you awake?
Hista 3g can cause sleepiness as a side effect. However, Hista 3g can also cause difficulty in sleeping (insomnia) and sleeping problems in some people. The effect of Hista 3g on sleep is variable.

Q. Does Hista 3g cause weight gain?
Hista 3g is not reported to cause weight gain. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Hista 3g.

Q. Does Hista 3g stop itching?
Hista 3g 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 Hista 3g expire?
Yes, Hista 3g 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 Hista 3g cause dementia?
Hista 3g 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 Hista 3g raise blood sugar?
Hista 3g is not known to raise blood sugar. Please consult your doctor if you have increased blood sugar after taking Hista 3g.

Q. Does Hista 3g effect blood pressure?
Hista 3g is not known to effect blood pressure. Please consult your doctor if you experience blood pressure changes after taking Hista 3g.

Q. Does Hista 3g cause insomnia?
Hista 3g can cause difficulty in sleeping (insomnia) as a side effect. However, Hista 3g can also cause sleepiness in some people. The effect of Hista 3g on sleep is variable. Talk to your doctor in case you experience sleep problems while taking Hista 3g.

Q. Does Hista 3g contain codeine?
Hista 3g does not contain codeine. However, always check the label of a drug for the complete list of all ingredients in a medicine.

Q. Does Hista 3g effect the contraceptive pill (birth control pill)?
Hista 3g hydrochloride has not shown to effect the contraceptive pill. However, please consult your doctor before taking Hista 3g if you are already taking contraceptive pills.

Q. Is Hista 3g a steroid?
Hista 3g is not a steroid. Hista 3g belongs to a group of medicines known as antihistamines.

Q. Is Hista 3g better than cetirizine?
Hista 3g and cetirizine belong to the same class of medicines known as antihistamines with similar action. However, Hista 3g 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 Hista 3g safe?
Hista 3g is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Does Hista 3g make you feel drowsy?
Drowsiness is a common side effect of Hista 3g. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive drowsiness after taking Hista 3g.

Q. Is Hista 3g over the counter?
Hista 3g is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It is a prescription medicine.

Q. Is Hista 3g a decongestant?
Hista 3g is not a decongestant. Hista 3g 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 Hista 3g anticholinergic?
Hista 3g is not an anticholinergic. Hista 3g belongs to a group of medicines known as antihistamines.

Q. Is Hista 3g a stimulant?
Hista 3g is not a stimulant. Hista 3g 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 Hista 3g with cetirizine?
Hista 3g 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 Hista 3g with loratadine?
Loratadine will increase the level or effect of Hista 3g by decreasing its metabolism (breakdown). Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Hista 3g with omeprazole?
Hista 3g 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 Hista 3g with citalopram?
Hista 3g 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 Hista 3g with prednisone?
Hista 3g 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 Hista 3g with amoxicillin?
Hista 3g 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 Hista 3g while having high blood pressure?
Hista 3g does not effect blood pressure. Always share your medical history with your doctor before taking any medicines.

Q. Can I take Hista 3g with paracetamol?
Hista 3g 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 Hista 3g with ibuprofen?
Hista 3g 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.