Fexofenadine Hydrochloride 120mg is a non-drowsy antihistamine used in adults and children aged 12 years and over for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever). It provides relief from sneezing, an itchy, runny or blocked nose, and itchy, red or watery eyes. It starts working within approximately one hour and provides relief for up to 24 hours.
Key Benefits
- Fexofenadine Hydrochloride 120mg per tablet
- Relief of seasonal allergic rhinitis / hay fever
- Helps relieve sneezing
- Helps relieve an itchy, runny or blocked nose
- Helps relieve itchy, red and watery eyes
- Once-daily dosing
- Starts to work in approximately 1 hour
- Provides 24-hour relief
- Suitable for adults and children aged 12+
- Convenient 30-tablet pack
- Non-prescription pharmacy-only medicine in Ireland
Key Ingredient
Fexofenadine Hydrochloride 120mg – A non-drowsy, selective peripheral H1-antihistamine that helps relieve the symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis by blocking the action of histamine.
How to Use
- Adults and children aged 12 years and over: Take one 120mg tablet once daily before a meal.
- Not recommended for children under 12 years.
- Do not exceed the stated dose.
Ingredients
Each film-coated tablet contains: Fexofenadine Hydrochloride 120mg.
The tablet core also contains lactose monohydrate, low-substituted hydroxypropylcellulose, pregelatinised starch, colloidal anhydrous silica, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium and magnesium stearate.
Contains lactose – patients with certain sugar intolerances should take this into account.
Suitable For
Suitable for adults and children aged 12 years and over for the relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis, including sneezing, itchy or runny nose, nasal congestion, and itchy, red or watery eyes.
Pack Information
- Pack size: 30 tablets
- Active ingredient: Fexofenadine Hydrochloride 120mg
- Dosage form: Film-coated tablets
- Appearance: Peach-coloured, capsule-shaped tablets marked “120” on one side and “FX” on the other
- Suitable age: 12 years+
- Indication: Seasonal allergic rhinitis
- Irish licence: PA22871/004/002
- Licence holder: Azure Pharmaceuticals
- Supply status: Non-prescription, pharmacy only
Patient Information Leaflet
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Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to fexofenadine or any of the ingredients.
- Speak to a doctor or pharmacist before taking if you have liver or kidney problems, have or previously had heart disease, are elderly, pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Contains lactose — consider this if you have a lactose or sugar intolerance.
- Do not exceed the recommended dose.
- If symptoms persist, seek appropriate medical advice.
- Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Always read the current Patient Information Leaflet and product packaging before use.