Question 1

what if i overdose on fexofenadine?

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Depends: Any overdose by any medication needs to be evaluated immediately. The treatment will depend upoin what is ingested, how much is injested and how it was injested.

Question 2

what is fexofenadine usually used for?

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Allergies: Fexofenadine (allegra) is an antihistamine used for the treatment of allergy symptoms.

Question 3

can i take both loratadin and fexofenadine?

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Antihistamines: Hello, yes these two antihistamines are commonly used together. I usually use these medications in cases where allergy symptoms are challenging for my patient. This is twice the normal daily dose but sometimes needed. If excess sedation is noted then see your doctor for other options, .

Question 4

please describe the medication: fexofenadine?

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Antihistamine. : Fexofenadine, previously marketed under the brand name allegra, is an antihistamine similar to Claritin (loratadine) and zyrtec.

Question 5

fexofenadine  hcl 860 mg tablet?

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Antihistamine: Fexofenadine (allegra) is a new generation antihistamine for treating allergies and hives.  It comes as a 180 mg tab, 60 mg tab and 30 mg meltable tablet and liquid 30 mg/5 ml.  There is no 860 mg tablet.

Question 6

is expired allegra (fexofenadine) safe?

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Expired medication: Typically, when a medication expires, it's because it loses its potency or effectiveness.  There are some medications that, with time, do breakdown with time into harmful substances.  Check with your pharmacist to make sure.  I would not recommend taking any expired medication.

Question 7

what if i took two allegra (fexofenadine)?

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Avoid doing this: Allegra (fexofenadine) is sold in both 60 mg doses taken twice a day, and a 180 mg dose taken once a day.  There is not good data on taking twice the dose at one time.  Avoid doing it.  If your allergy symptoms are not controlled with the fda recommended dosing, see an allergist.  There are certain situations when i prescribe other dosing.

Question 8

how fast does allegra (fexofenadine) work?

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20-30 minutes: Oral antihistamines like Allegra (fexofenadine) need to be absorbed by the digestive system and distributed thru the body before they are effective--about 20-30 minutes. This lag time is usually acceptable for minor allergy symptoms. But if you have asthma, swelling in the throat, or anaphylaxis, taking a quick-acting rescue med like Epinephrine or albuterol can be life-saving. Ask your doctor for more info.

Question 9

can i take 24 allegra (fexofenadine) daily?

Accepted Answer

YES: Only if needed!

Question 10

how much allegra (fexofenadine) can i take?

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Allegra (fexofenadine): Hello. The normal dose for Allegra (fexofenadine) is 180 mg per day for an adult. Check with your pharmacist for other options if you feel this medication at that dose isn't helpful. There are other otc meds you could try.

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