Label: ALLERGY RELIEF- fexofenadine hydrochloride tablet

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: Abbreviated New Drug Application

Drug Label Information

Updated December 10, 2019

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  • Active ingredient(s)

    Fexofenadine HCl USP, 180 mg

  • Purpose

    Antihistamine

  • Use(s)

    Allergy

    temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or otherupper respiratory allergies:

    • runny nose
    • itchy, watery eyes
    • sneezing
    • itching of the nose or throat

    Hives

    reduces hives and relieves itching due to hives (urticaria). This product will not prevent hives or an allergic skin reaction  from occuring.



  • Warnings

    Hives

    Severe Allergic Warning: Get emergency help immediately if you have hives along with any of the following symptom:

    • trouble swallowing  
    • dizziness or loss of consciousness 
    • swelling of tongue  
    • swelling in or around mouth 
    • trouble speaking 
    • drooling 
    • wheezing or problems breathing  

    These symptoms may be signs of anaphylactic shock. This condition canbe life threatening if not treated by a health professional immediately.Symptoms of anaphylactic shock may occur when hives first appear or upto a few hours later.

    Not a Substitute for Epinephrine. If your doctor has prescribed an epinephrineinjector for “anaphylaxis” or severe allergy symptoms that could occur withyour hives, never use this product as a substitute for the epinephrine injector.If you have been prescribed an epinephrine injector, you should carry it withyou at all times.

    Do not use

    Allergy

    if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients.

    Hives

    • to prevent hives from any known cause such as: 
      • foods
      • insect stings
      • medicines
      • latex or rubber gloves

    because this product will not stop hives from occurring. Avoiding the cause of your hives is the only way to prevent them. Hives can sometimes be serious. If you do not know the cause of your hives, see your doctor for a medical exam. Your doctor may be able to help you find a cause.

    • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    Allergy

    • kidney disease. Your doctorshould determine if you need a different dose.

    Hives

    • kidney disease. Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose.
    • hives that are an unusual color, look bruised or blistered
    • hives that do not itch

    When using this product

    • do not take more than directed
    • do not take at the same time as aluminum or magnesium antacids
    • do not take with fruit juices (see Directions)

    Stop use and ask doctor if

    Allergy

    an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away.

    Hives

    • an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away.

    • symptoms do not improve after 3 days of treatment

    • the hives have lasted more than 6 weeks

    If pregnant or breast-feeding

    ask a health professional before use.

    Keep out of reach of children

    In case of  overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

  • Directions

    180 mg

    adults and children 12 years of age and over         take one 180 mg tablet with water once a day; do not take more than 1 tablet in 24 hours
    children under 12 years of agedo not use
    Adults 65 years of age  and olderask a doctor
    consumers with kidney diseaseask a doctor
  • Other information

    safety sealed: do not use if carton is opened or if individual blister units are torn or opened.

  • Storage

    store between 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F)

    protect from excessive moisture

    this product meets the requirements of USP Dissolution Test 2.

  • Inactive ingredients

    colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, mannitol, and powdered cellulose, opadry pink 03B54504 containing FD&C Red no. 40, hypromellose, iron oxide black, polyethylene glycol and titanium dioxide.

  • Questions or comments?

    call toll-free 1-888-375-3784

    Manufactured by:

    Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited

    Bachupally - 500 090 INDIA

  • Container Label: 30 count

    Container Label: 30 count

    container

  • Container Carton Label: 30 count

    Container Carton Label: 30 count

    containercarton

  • Blister Carton Label: 15 count

    Blister Carton Label: 15 count

    blistercarton

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ALLERGY RELIEF 
    fexofenadine hydrochloride tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:49035-784(NDC:55111-784)
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    Fexofenadine Hydrochloride (UNII: 2S068B75ZU) (FEXOFENADINE - UNII:E6582LOH6V) Fexofenadine Hydrochloride180 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM (UNII: M28OL1HH48)  
    magnesium stearate (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    mannitol (UNII: 3OWL53L36A)  
    POWDERED CELLULOSE (UNII: SMD1X3XO9M)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    HYPROMELLOSE 2910 (6 MPA.S) (UNII: 0WZ8WG20P6)  
    FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE (UNII: XM0M87F357)  
    polyethylene glycol 400 (UNII: B697894SGQ)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorPINKScoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize7mm
    FlavorImprint Code 194;R
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:49035-784-301 in 1 CARTON04/13/2011
    130 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:49035-784-432 in 1 CARTON04/13/2011
    230 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    3NDC:49035-784-293 in 1 CARTON04/13/2011
    35 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA07650204/13/2011
    Labeler - Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (051957769)