Is fexofenadine HCLthe same as fexofenadine pseudoephedrine?

Hi,

There is Fexofenadine HCL (HCL stands in this case for Hydrochloride), and it does not contain Pseudoephedrine.

What is fexofenadine?
Fexofenadine is an antihistamine that may be used to treat allergy symptoms (including hay fever) in adults and children.

Fexofenadine is also used to treat skin itching and hives caused by a condition called chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children who are at least 6 years old.

Fexofenadine works selectively on histamine-1 receptors that are located in our body, but not in our central nervous system - these are called peripheral histamine receptors. Because it acts on these receptors, fexofenadine is much less likely to cause drowsiness compared with some older antihistamines.

Histamine is a chemical that is released by mast cells in response to an allergen, and it is responsible for many allergy symptoms, such as watery eyes, a runny nose, sneezing, and itching. Fexofenadine binds to histamine receptors and prevents histamine from having an effect on those receptors, which reduces allergy symptoms.

There are many brands and forms of fexofenadine available.
Fexofenadine was FDA approved in 1996.

Source and more info: https://www.drugs.com/fexofenadine.html

There is Fexofenadine with Pseudoephedrine

What is fexofenadine and pseudoephedrine?
Fexofenadine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

Fexofenadine and pseudoephedrine is a combination medicine used to treat sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, itchy or watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other symptoms of allergies and the common cold.

Fexofenadine and pseudoephedrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Source and more info: https://www.drugs.com/mtm/fexofenadine-and-pseudoephedrine.html

Regards, masso