Fexofast Tablet 120mg

About Fexofast Tablet 120mg

Fexofast Tablet 120mg Uses

• Relieves sneezing and runny nose caused by seasonal allergic rhinitis
• Reduces itchy, watery eyes linked to pollen and dust allergies
• Controls nasal congestion triggered by seasonal allergens
• Eases throat itching that comes with hay fever symptoms
• Provides once daily relief for ongoing seasonal allergy symptoms

Fexofast Tablet 120mg Benefits

• Works for a full 24 hours with a single daily dose
• Does not usually cause the drowsiness seen with older antihistamines
• Starts working within about an hour of taking the tablet
• Fits easily into a morning routine during pollen season
• Safe for long term use across the full allergy season

What Experts Say

Fexofenadine hydrochloride is a second generation antihistamine that blocks the H1 histamine receptor without significantly crossing into the brain. This selective action controls sneezing, itching and nasal discharge while avoiding the heavy sedation linked to older first generation antihistamines like chlorpheniramine.

The 120mg strength is formulated for once daily dosing in seasonal allergic rhinitis, unlike the twice daily 60mg tablet. Fexofenadine has a plasma half life of around 14 hours, which allows a single morning dose to maintain steady symptom control through a full day of pollen or dust exposure.

Doctors often recommend taking Fexofast with plain water on an empty stomach, since fruit juices such as apple, orange or grapefruit can reduce how much of the drug the body absorbs. For persistent nasal blockage alongside sneezing, it is sometimes paired with a nasal corticosteroid spray for added control.

Drug Class

• Second Generation Antihistamine
• H1 Receptor Antagonist

Fexofast Tablet 120mg formula

• Fexofenadine Hydrochloride

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Fexofast Tablet 120mg?

• Take one Fexofast 120mg tablet once daily, preferably in the morning
• Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of plain water
• Take on an empty stomach or at least one hour before a meal for best absorption
• Avoid taking with fruit juices such as apple, orange or grapefruit
• Do not take with aluminum or magnesium based antacids at the same time
• Continue for as long as seasonal allergy symptoms persist, unless advised otherwise by a doctor

Drug Interactions

• Aluminum and Magnesium Antacids: Can reduce fexofenadine absorption; separate dosing by at least two hours
• Fruit Juices (Apple, Orange, Grapefruit): Can lower how much fexofenadine the body absorbs, reducing its effect
• Erythromycin: May increase fexofenadine blood levels, though clinical significance is generally mild
• Ketoconazole: May increase fexofenadine blood levels through altered drug transport in the gut

Risks and warnings

• Kidney Impairment: People with reduced kidney function may need a lower dose since fexofenadine is cleared mainly through the kidneys
• Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Use only if a doctor confirms it is necessary, since safety data in pregnancy is limited
• Children: Not recommended for children below 12 years at this 120mg strength
• Allergic Reaction: Stop the tablet and seek medical help if swelling, rash or difficulty breathing occurs
• Elderly Patients: Use with caution since drug clearance may be slower with age related kidney decline

Fexofast Tablet 120mg Side Effects

• Headache
• Drowsiness (uncommon at this dose)
• Nausea
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness
• Back pain
• Menstrual cramps
• Allergic reaction with swelling, hives or breathing difficulty (rare, seek emergency care)

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius in a cool, dry place
• Keep the tablet strip in its original packaging away from direct sunlight
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not store in the bathroom or near a kitchen sink where moisture is high