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Fexofenadine Hydrochloride

Fexofenadine Hydrochloride is an over-the-counter medicine. The sections below reproduce one FDA label for it, named under "Label". Products in other forms, strengths or from other makers have their own labels, which can differ.

Type
Over the counter (OTC)
Brand names
Allegra Allergy, Allergy Relief Non Drowsy, Children Allergy, Childrens Allegra Allergy
Taken
Oral
Label
Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc, revised April 27, 2026 · full label on DailyMed

Purpose

Antihistamine

What it is used for

temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: runny nose itchy, watery eyes sneezing itching of the nose or throat

Active ingredient

Fexofenadine HCl 180 mg

Do not use

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

Ask a doctor before use if you have

kidney disease. Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose.

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 a doctor if

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

Warnings

Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients. Ask a doctor before use if you have kidney disease. Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose. 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 a doctor if an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away. 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.

Pregnancy or breastfeeding

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.

Dosage:
we do not reproduce dosing instructions. The right dose depends on the person and the condition and is set by the prescriber or pharmacist. Dosage section of the full label.

Fexofenadine in the news

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Recalls

  • Class III Ongoing

    Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 180 mg, Antihistamine, 150 Tablets per bottle, Distributed by: Ohm Laboratories, Inc., New Brunswick, NJ 08901. NDC 66336-561-30

    Reason: Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications

    SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC

    Lots, distribution and details
    Lots / codes
    Lot, expiry: Lot DNG0283A, exp 03/31/2027; Lots DNF0922A and DNF0923B, exp 10/31/2026
    Distribution
    U.S. Nationwide
    Quantity
    9,048 bottles
    Recall started
    June 1, 2026 (Voluntary: Firm initiated)
    Severity
    Not likely to cause health problems — for example a labelling or packaging fault.
    FDA recall number
    D-0654-2026
  • Class II Completed

    Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 180mg, Antihistamine, Allergy, 24 hour, a) 30 Tablets per bottle, NDC 51660-998-30; Distributed by: Ohm Laboratories Inc., New Brunswick, NJ 08901, Made in India, b) 45 Tablets per…

    Reason: CGMP Deviations: Microbial contamination was reported in stagnant water in the duct of the manufacturing equipment.

    SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC

    Lots, distribution and details
    Product
    Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 180mg, Antihistamine, Allergy, 24 hour, a) 30 Tablets per bottle, NDC 51660-998-30; Distributed by: Ohm Laboratories Inc., New Brunswick, NJ 08901, Made in India, b) 45 Tablets per bottle, NDC 51316-800-45; Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., Woonsocket, RI 02895, Made in India, c) 150 Tablets per bottle, NDC 51660-998-55, Distributed by: Ohm Laboratories Inc., New Brunswick, NJ 08901, Made in India.
    Lots / codes
    Lot #s: a) DNE0792A Exp. 06/31/2025; DNE1027A Exp. 08/31/2025. b) DNE0793A Exp. 06/31/2025. c) DNE0789A, DNE0790A, DNE0791A Exp. 06/2025, DNE1026A Exp. 08/31/025.
    Distribution
    Nationwide in the USA
    Quantity
    54,504 bottles
    Recall started
    January 18, 2024 (Voluntary: Firm initiated)
    Severity
    Could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
    FDA recall number
    D-0273-2024

Have this medicine at home? Compare the lot number and expiry date on your package with the recall. Do not stop taking a prescribed medicine on your own — stopping suddenly can be riskier than the recalled lot. Your pharmacist can check it and usually swap it for an unaffected one.

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Source: FDA structured product labeling, retrieved through openFDA. Label text is shown as published by the FDA, without editing; long sections are shortened, marked […]. openFDA data are not validated for clinical use — always check the current label and ask a doctor or pharmacist about your own treatment. Set ID b82d993a-16ff-4037-a182-7010de8e1cdd.


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