Fexofenadine and pseudoephedrine
Generic name: fexofenadine and pseudoephedrine [ FEX-oh-FEN-a-deen-and-SOO-doe-ee-FED-rin ]
Brand names: Allegra-D 12 Hour, Allegra-D 24 Hour, Allegra-D 12 Hour Allergy and Congestion, Allegra-D 24 Hour Allergy and Congestion, Allegra D OTC 24HR, Fexofenadine HCl-Pseudoephedrine 12 Hour, Antihistamine and Nasal Decongestant
Dosage form: oral tablet, extended release (180 mg-240 mg; 60 mg-120 mg)
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations
What is fexofenadine and pseudoephedrine?
Fexofenadine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.
Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).
Fexofenadine and pseudoephedrine is a combination medicine used to treat sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, itchy or watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other symptoms of allergies and the common cold.
Fexofenadine and pseudoephedrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use fexofenadine and pseudoephedrine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.
Before taking this medicine
Do not use fexofenadine and pseudoephedrine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take this medication if you have:
kidney disease;
