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Japanese Pharmacopoeia Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets
Sneezing, runny nose, and nasal congestion caused by allergic rhinitis not only make you feel unwell, but can also lead to sleep deprivation, fatigue, reduced concentration, and decreased attention, making daily life uncomfortable.
Fexofenadine Tablets α, taken as one tablet twice a day, alleviates allergy symptoms caused by pollen or house dust. In addition, it is an allergy-specific rhinitis medication that is less likely to cause dry mouth or drowsiness.
Indications/Efficacy
Relief of the following nasal allergy symptoms caused by pollen, house dust (indoor dust), etc.:
Sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion
Ingredients/Content
Per 2 tablets (daily dose):
Active Ingredient ... Amount
Fexofenadine Hydrochloride ... 120mg
Additives: partially alpha-converted starch, cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, macrogol, titanium oxide, ferric oxide, yellow ferric oxide, carnauba wax
Dosage/Administration
Take the following amount in the morning and evening.
Age ... Single Dose ... Number of Doses per Day
Adults (15 years and over) ... 1 tablet ... 2 times
Under 15 years ... Do not use
Number of doses per day: 2 (morning and evening)
[Precautions for Use]
Things you must not do (If you do not follow these, your current symptoms may worsen or side effects/accidents are more likely to occur)
1. Do not take this medicine if:
(1) You have ever had an allergic reaction to this medicine or its ingredients.
(2) You are a child under 15 years old.
2. Do not use any of the following medicines while taking this product:
Other allergy medicines (including those for skin diseases or oral rhinitis medicines), oral medicines containing antihistamines (such as cold medicines, cough and expectorant medicines, motion sickness medicines, hypnotic sedatives), antacids (aluminum hydroxide or magnesium hydroxide-containing preparations), erythromycin
3. Do not drink alcohol before or after taking this medicine.
4. If you are breastfeeding, do not take this medicine, or if you do, avoid breastfeeding.
(Animal studies have shown transfer into breast milk.)
■ Consultation
1. Please consult a doctor or pharmacist before use if:
(1) You are under medical treatment.
(2) You are unsure whether your symptoms are due to allergic rhinitis or another cause, such as a cold.
(3) You have been diagnosed with other allergic diseases, such as bronchial asthma or atopic dermatitis.
(4) You have severe nasal congestion.
(5) You are pregnant or suspect you may be pregnant.
(6) You are elderly.
(7) You have ever had an allergic reaction to medicines, etc.
2. If any of the following symptoms appear after taking this medicine, stop taking it immediately and consult a doctor or pharmacist with this instruction leaflet, as these may be side effects.
Affected area ... Symptoms
Skin ... Swelling of throat, eyelids, lips, etc., rash, itching, hives, redness of skin
Digestive system ... Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, indigestion
Nervous system ... Numbness, headache, fatigue, malaise, dizziness, insomnia, nervousness, nightmares, sleep disorders
Urinary system ... Frequent urination, difficulty urinating
Other ... Palpitations, taste disorder, edema, chest pain, shortness of breath, high blood pressure, menstrual abnormalities
Rarely, the following serious symptoms may occur. In such cases, see a doctor immediately.
Symptom name ... Symptoms
Shock (anaphylaxis) ... Immediately after taking, symptoms such as skin itching, hives, hoarseness, sneezing, throat itching, shortness of breath, palpitations, clouding of consciousness, etc., appear.
Liver dysfunction ... Fever, itching, rash, jaundice (yellowing of skin or whites of eyes), brown urine, general malaise, loss of appetite, etc., appear.
Agranulocytosis, leukopenia, neutropenia ... Sudden high fever, chills, sore throat, etc., appear.
3. After taking this medicine, if any of the following symptoms persist or worsen, stop taking it and consult a doctor or pharmacist with this instruction leaflet:
Dry mouth, constipation, diarrhea, drowsiness
■ Storage Method
(1) Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
(2) Keep out of reach of children.
(3) Do not transfer to another container.
(To prevent misuse or quality changes)
(4) Do not use after the expiration date (stated on the outer box).
[Contact Information]
For inquiries about this product, please contact:
Okuda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Customer Service Desk
06-6351-2100 (main number)
(From 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except weekends and holidays)