Fenadin tablet 180mg

About Fenadin tablet 180mg

Fenadin Tablet Uses

• Relief from sneezing, runny nose and itchy nose caused by seasonal or year round allergies.
• Relief of itchy, watery eyes linked to hay fever.
• Control of chronic hives (urticaria) and related skin itching.
• Helps with allergy symptoms from dust, pollen and pet dander.

Fenadin Tablet Benefits

• Non drowsy for most people, so daily work and studies are less affected.
• Once daily dosing is convenient for allergy season.
• Starts working within about an hour for many people.

What Experts Say

Fenadin Tablet contains fexofenadine, an antihistamine that blocks histamine at H1 receptors. Histamine is the substance the body releases during an allergy, causing itching, swelling and sneezing. Relief usually begins within an hour and lasts about a day. Fexofenadine is not broken down much by the liver, which is one reason it has fewer interactions than some older antihistamines.

The 180mg dose is used once a day for hay fever and long lasting hives in adults and children above 12 years. Its low sedating effect is a big reason doctors recommend it for daytime use. Many people take it daily through the season for steady control.

Fexofenadine works best when taken regularly during allergy season. It does not treat asthma or serious allergic reactions such as swelling of the face and breathing trouble, which need emergency care. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should ask a doctor before use.

Drug Class

• Antihistamine (second generation H1 receptor blocker)

Fenadin tablet 180mg formula

• Fexofenadine

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Fenadin tablet 180mg?

• Take Fenadin Tablet once a day, as advised by your doctor.
• Swallow it whole with a glass of plain water.
• Avoid taking it with fruit juice, and keep a 2 hour gap from antacids.
• Do not double the dose if you miss one.

Drug Interactions

• Antacids with aluminum or magnesium: Can reduce absorption, so keep a gap of about 2 hours between the two.
• Erythromycin: May raise fexofenadine levels in the blood.
• Ketoconazole: May raise fexofenadine levels in the blood.

Risks and warnings

• Fruit juice: Grapefruit, orange and apple juice can lower absorption, so take the tablet with plain water.
• Kidney problems: Use with caution and only as advised, since the medicine is cleared through the body slowly in kidney disease.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Speak to a doctor first, as safety in these situations needs professional advice.
• Age limits: Higher strength tablets are meant for adults and older children only, per the label.

Fenadin Tablet Side Effects

• Headache
• Drowsiness (uncommon)
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Back pain
• Dry mouth

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius in a dry place.
• Keep away from direct light and moisture.
• Do not use after the expiry date.
• Keep out of reach of children.