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Taking fexofendadine 120mg every alternate day since 1 week to keep allergic itchy throat in control, how much safe it is to take on long term use?? i suffer from dust/dry air allergies which can't be avoided, can i take this for years, half tab. ?

Q: taking fexofendadine 120mg every alternate day since 1 week to keep allergic itchy throat in control, how much safe it is to take on long term use?? i suffer from dust/dry air allergies which can't be avoided, can i take this for years, half tab. ?

: Have you tried mask? It should work if the allergen is dust. If needed, you can take this anti-allergic medication in a long time if you think it is effective and avoidance is impossible. Patient who has mastocytosis uses antihistamine medication for years.

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Have you tried mask? It should work if the allergen is dust. If needed, you can take this anti-allergic medication in a long time if you think it is effective and avoidance is impossible. Patient who has mastocytosis uses antihistamine medication for years.

Dr Trantalis, DPM agreed

Answered 6/2/2022

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A member asked:

Taking fexofendadine 120mg every alternate day since 1 week to keep allergic itchy throat in control, how much safe it is to take on long term use?? i suffer from dust/dry air allergies which can't be avoided, can i take this for years, half tab. ?

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