What drug class is fexofenadine?

fexofenadine is classified as a Histamine H1 Receptor Antagonists.

Is there a generic version of fexofenadine?

Yes, generic versions of fexofenadine are available. See the Exact Equivalents section above for FDA-rated generic alternatives.

How does fexofenadine work?

fexofenadine mechanism of action information is available in the Drug Information section of this page.

Fexofenadine

Also sold as: Wal-Fex, Wal-Fex D, Allegra, Allegra-D

Histamine H1 Receptor AntagonistsPrescription OnlyGeneric Available

Related Medications

Important: Only drugs listed as "Exact Equivalents" (FDA AB-rated) are confirmed interchangeable. All other listings are for informational reference only and do NOT indicate that drugs can be substituted without a physician's explicit guidance.

Same Pharmacologic Class

These drugs share a pharmacologic classification but are NOT interchangeable. Listing here does not imply clinical equivalence. A physician must evaluate each drug individually for the patient's specific condition.

Classification: Histamine H1 Receptor Antagonists (source: RxClass/NLM)

Insurance Coverage User-Reported

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No community coverage data yet for fexofenadine.

Coverage data submission coming soon.

Drug Information

Indications & Uses

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

Dosage & Administration

Directions adults and children 12 years of age and over: take one 180 mg tablet with water every once a day; do not take more than 1 tablet in 24 hours children under 12 years of age: do not use adults 65 years of age and older: ask a doctor consumers with kidney disease: ask a doctor

Warnings & Precautions

Severe Allergy Warning: Get emergency help immediately if you have hives along with any of the following symptoms:  trouble swallowing  dizziness or loss of consciousness  swelling of tongue  swelling in or around mouth  trouble speaking  wheezing or problems breathing  drooling These symptoms may be signs of anaphylactic shock. This condition can be life threatening if not treated by a health professional immediately. Symptoms of anaphylactic shock may occur when hives first appear or up to a few hours later

Verify with Primary Sources

Always verify clinical information with authoritative sources.

DailyMed (NLM/NIH)FDA-approved drug labeling↗FDA Orange BookTherapeutic equivalence data↗RxNorm (NLM/NIH)Drug nomenclature & relationships↗