Pharmacy Guide
Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official dosages and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
Pharmacy Guide
Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official dosages and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
Fexofenadine Hydrochloride 120 mg Film-Coated Tablets
⚠ This medicine appears to have been discontinued
The electronic medicines compendium (emc) no longer publishes a Summary of Product Characteristics for this product, which usually means it is no longer marketed in the UK. The patient leaflet below is kept for reference, but the product may not be available.
If you were prescribed this medicine, other products containing Fexofenadine hydrochloride may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
Possible side effects
not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
- You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after taking Fexofenadine Tablets.
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Fexofenadine Hydrochloride 120mg Film-Coated Tablets will also be referred to in this leaflet as Fexofenadine Tablets. Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Tell your doctor immediately and stop taking Fexofenadine Tablets if you experience:
- swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat and difficulty breathing, as these may be signs of a serious allergic reaction. The following undesirable effects have been reported in clinical trials, with an incidence similar to those observed in patients who did not receive the drug (placebo). Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
- headache
- drowsiness
- feeling sick (nausea)
- dizziness. Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
- tiredness
- sleepiness. Additional side effects (frequency not known: cannot be estimated from the available data) which may occur are:
- difficulty sleeping (insomnia)
- sleeping disorders
- bad dreams
- nervousness
- blurred vision
- fast or irregular heartbeat
- diarrhoea
- skin rash and itching
- hives
- serious allergic reactions which can cause swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, flushing, chest tightness, and difficulty breathing.
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Fexofenadine Hydrochloride 120mg Film-Coated Tablets
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Frequently asked questions about Fexofenadine Hydrochloride 120 mg Film-Coated Tablets
How do I take Fexofenadine Hydrochloride 120 mg Film-Coated Tablets?
Fexofenadine Hydrochloride 120 mg Film-Coated Tablets comes as tablet containing 120mg. Always follow the dose your doctor or pharmacist has given you, and read the leaflet that comes with the medicine.
What is the active substance in Fexofenadine Hydrochloride 120 mg Film-Coated Tablets?
The active substance in Fexofenadine Hydrochloride 120 mg Film-Coated Tablets is fexofenadine hydrochloride.
Are there equivalent medicines to Fexofenadine Hydrochloride 120 mg Film-Coated Tablets?
Medicines with the same active substance, strength and form include: Allevia 120mg tablets, Histallay 120mg Film-Coated Tablets, Pirilieve Hayfever Relief 120mg Film-Coated Tablets. In total there are 8 equivalent products. They are interchangeable only if your prescriber or pharmacist says so.
Where does this information come from?
This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Fexofenadine Hydrochloride 120 mg Film-Coated Tablets, as published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). The version printed inside your medicine’s packaging is the one that applies to you.
Can I get Fexofenadine Hydrochloride 120 mg Film-Coated Tablets without a prescription?
Whether a medicine is available over the counter or on prescription only depends on its licence. Check the leaflet, or ask your pharmacist — they can tell you straight away.
About this leaflet
The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.
- Source: electronic medicines compendium (emc), Datapharm
- Active substance: fexofenadine hydrochloride
- Official document: view the original leaflet on emc →
💬 Ask about this leaflet
Ask anything about Fexofenadine Hydrochloride 120 mg Film-Coated Tablets. The assistant answers only from this leaflet — if the leaflet does not cover it, it will say so. It does not give medical advice.
Answers come from the patient leaflet published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). They are not medical advice. Ask a pharmacist or your GP if you are unsure. For urgent help call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.