Fexofenadine Side Effects

Some side effects of fexofenadine may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

For the Consumer

Applies to fexofenadine: oral suspension, oral tablet, oral tablet disintegrating

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking fexofenadine: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop taking fexofenadine and call your doctor if you have fever, chills, body aches, cough, or other flu symptoms.

Less serious side effects of fexofenadine may include:

• nausea, diarrhea, upset stomach;

• menstrual cramps;

• drowsiness, tired feeling;

• headache; or

• muscle or back pain.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to fexofenadine: oral capsule, oral suspension, oral tablet, oral tablet disintegrating

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea and dyspepsia in approximately 1.5% of patients.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included drowsiness in 1.3% of patients. Dizziness and headache have also been reported.

Genitourinary

Genitourinary side effects have included dysmenorrhea at a rate of 1.3%.

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity side effects have included rare reports of rash, urticaria, and pruritus. Other hypersensitivity reactions have included angioedema, chest tightness, dyspnea, flushing, and systemic anaphylaxis.

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included nasopharyngitis and upper respiratory tract infection.

Musculoskeletal

Musculoskeletal side effects have included myalgia, back pain, and pain in extremity.

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