Fexofast Tablet 180mg

About Fexofast Tablet 180mg

Fexofast Tablet 180mg Uses

• Chronic idiopathic urticaria with recurring hives and skin itching
• Severe seasonal allergic rhinitis with sneezing and nasal congestion
• Persistent itchy, watery and red eyes from airborne allergens
• Long term allergy symptoms that need steady once daily control

Fexofast Tablet 180mg Benefits

• One tablet a day covers a full 24 hour period
• Reduces the size, number and itch of hives in chronic urticaria
• Non sedating profile suits patients who need to stay alert all day
• Simple once daily schedule improves consistency for long term use

What Experts Say

The 180mg strength delivers a full day of H1 receptor blockade from a single dose, which is why dermatologists in Pakistan often prescribe it for chronic idiopathic urticaria that resists lower doses. Once daily dosing also improves how consistently patients actually take the medicine over months of treatment.

Fexofenadine reduces the histamine driven itching and wheal formation that defines chronic hives, without the sedative burden of older antihistamines. This matters for chronic urticaria, where treatment often continues for weeks or months rather than just during one pollen season each year.

Guidelines for chronic urticaria allow the dose to be increased under medical supervision when standard dosing does not fully control symptoms. Its favorable safety profile, including minimal drug interactions and low sedation, makes fexofenadine 180mg a practical long term option for both allergic rhinitis and stubborn hives.

Drug Class

• Second generation H1 antihistamine

Fexofast Tablet 180mg formula

• Fexofenadine Hydrochloride

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Fexofast Tablet 180mg?

• Take one 180mg tablet by mouth once daily, at the same time each day
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of plain water
• Take on an empty stomach for best absorption
• Avoid taking with fruit juices such as apple, orange or grapefruit
• Continue taking daily for chronic hives even on days with no visible symptoms, as your doctor advises

Drug Interactions

• Aluminum And Magnesium Antacids: These reduce fexofenadine absorption, so separate doses by at least two hours
• Fruit Juices: Apple, orange and grapefruit juice can lower fexofenadine levels in the blood and reduce its effect
• Erythromycin: This antibiotic can raise fexofenadine blood levels, though this rarely causes serious problems
• Ketoconazole: This antifungal can increase fexofenadine absorption and blood concentration

Risks and warnings

• Kidney Impairment: A lower dose or extended interval may be needed since fexofenadine is cleared mainly through the kidneys
• Children Under Twelve: This 180mg strength is not recommended for children below twelve years of age
• Pregnancy And Breastfeeding: Use only if your doctor confirms it is needed, since safety data in pregnancy is limited
• Allergic Reaction: Stop the tablet and seek medical care if you notice swelling of the face, lips or throat

Fexofast Tablet 180mg Side Effects

• Headache
• Drowsiness in rare cases
• Nausea or upset stomach
• Dizziness
• Back pain or body aches
• Fatigue
• Dry mouth
• Severe allergic reaction with facial swelling or difficulty breathing, though rare

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius in a cool, dry place
• Keep the tablet strip in its original blister pack away from direct sunlight
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use beyond the expiry date printed on the pack