Xergic /Allegra(Pharmacy Medicine)
Fexofenadine hydrochloride 120mg- 10 TABLETS PER PACK
Please read this web page carefully before using XERGIC
This page answers some common questions about XERGIC
This page does not replace the advice of your doctor or pharmacist, nor does it contain all the available information about this medicine.
All medicines have risks and benefits. Sometimes new risks are found even when a medicine has been used for many years.
If you have any concerns about using this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
What is XERGIC for?
XERGIC contains an active ingredient called Fexofenadine. It is one of a group of medicines called antihistamines.
XERGIC 120mg is used to relieve the symptoms of hayfever (sneezing, itchy/watery eyes and itchy/runny nose).
TELFAST 180mg is used to relieve the symptoms of hayfever (sneezing, itchy/watery eyes and itchy/runny nose) and/or hives, wheals, itching and redness of skin.
Is XERGIC suitable for me?
Do NOT take XERGIC and tell your doctor or pharmacist if:
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You have had an allergic reaction to Fexofenadine or any of the other ingredients in XERGIC. These are listed at the end of this web page.
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The expiry date on the pack has passed. It may have no effect or an unexpected effect if it is taken after this date.
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The pack is torn or shows signs of tampering.
Before taking XERGIC:
You should inform your doctor or pharmacist:
Use in Children:
There is currently insufficient information available to recommend XERGIC for use in children under 6 years of age.
How to take XERGIC:
Take XERGIC with a glass of water or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. TELFAST may be taken with or without food.
For the relief of symptoms of hayfever the usual dosage for adults and children over the age of 12 years is: ONE XERGIC 120mg tablet ONCE daily, or ONE XERGIC 180mg tablet ONCE daily.
For the relief of symptoms of hives, the usual dosage for adults and children over the age of 12 years is ONE XERGIC 180mg tablet daily, when required.
Do not take more than the recommended dose and do not give it to other people, even if their symptoms seem to be the same as yours.
What do in case of an overdose?
If you think that you or someone else may have taken too much XERGIC (dizziness, drowsiness and dry mouth) – Tell your doctor immediately or go to the emergency department at your nearest hospital.
Does XERGIC cause side effects?
All medicines may cause side effects. You may not experience any of the events listed on this web page. Tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if you do not feel well while taking XERGIC even if you do not think that the problem is connected with the medicine or is not listed on this web page.
Some of the side effects that can occur with XERGIC are:
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Headache
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Drowsiness
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Nausea
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Fatigue
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Dizziness
These same effects were seen in patients taking dummy or placebo tablets during the clinical studies. It is unlikely that fexofenadine hydrochloride tablets will produce an effect on the ability to drive or use machines. However, some people are more sensitive and may have an unusual reaction to medicines, so care should be taken before driving or performing complicated tasks.
How to store XERGIC:
Keep your tablets in a safe place out of reach of children.
Store the tablets at room temperature below 25°C. .
What are the ingredients in XERGIC?
Each XERGIC tablet contains the active ingredient fexofenadine hydrochloride ( 120mg or 180mg)
There are also inactive ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized maize starch, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, povidone, titanium dioxide (E171), colloidal silicon dioxide, macrogol 400, iron oxide and hypromellose.
XERGIC , 120mg or 180mg tablets do not contain any gluten or lactose.
Product supplied by:
Alphapharm