Question 1

can i take fexofenadine 180mg with piriton at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Do realize that piriton may cause drowsiness.

Question 2

can i take piriton and fexofenadine together for severe urticaria?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: Piriton (chlorpheramine) and fexofenadine are both antihistamines so taking both would not really help you.  Taking both would effectively increase the side effects of antihistamines, in this case drowsiness/ sedation, constipation, mucosal dryness, and mood irritability.  Please see a healthcare provider to help with your urticaria problem.

Question 3

chlorpheniramine maleate or allegra (fexofenadine) which is safer?

Accepted Answer

Both: Antihistamines are extremely safe. Any antihistamine can cause drowsiness, but second-generation antihistamines are much less likely to do so. Drowsiness with chlorpheniramine is the biggest side effect to watch for, between these two meds.

Question 4

whats the difference between a first generation antihistamine like chlorpheniramine and second generation antihistamines like allegra (fexofenadine)?

Accepted Answer

1st and second: First generation antihistamines are sedating and short acting and have usually other properties such as anticholinergic or drying properties. Second generation antihistamines are long aciting, usually dosed once a day, and are less or non sedating and selective antihistamines with less active properties on other receptors.

Question 5

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 6

what is fexofenadine usually used for?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

please describe the medication: fexofenadine?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

i got 2 piritons.i have menssure now.is it ok?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if I ..: understand your question correctly.  Piriton seems to be a brand of anti-histamine (chlorphenamine) available overseas but not typically available in US.  If your question is, "Is it ok to take chlorphenamine during menses/menstruation?" the answer is yes.  It should probably be avoided in pregnancy or in those with asthma or liver disease. Good wishes:)

Question 9

why would allegra (fexofenadine) be prescribed?

Accepted Answer

For allergies: Allegra (fexofenadine) is an antihistamine approved in the treatment of seasonal allergies as well as hives. It is now available over-the-counter without a prescription.

Question 10

any dangers of overdosing on allegra (fexofenadine)?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Allegra (fexofenadine) has been studied at very high doses with no clinically significant adverse events.  However, if a high enough dose is taken there may be adverse effects.  I would be most concerned about potential cardiac arrhythmias at very very high doses.

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