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Gencare Hives Relief

FEXOFENADINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Standard Dose
Directions adults and children 12 years of age and over: take one 180mg tablet with water 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
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses reduces hives and relieves itching due to hives (urticaria).
Summary

Indications and usage Uses reduces hives and relieves itching due to hives (urticaria).

This product will not prevent hives or an allergic skin reaction from occurring.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses reduces hives and relieves itching due to hives (urticaria). This product will not prevent hives or an allergic skin reaction from occurring. Dosage and administration Directions adults and children 12 years of age and over: take one 180mg tablet with water 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 and cautions Warnings 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 ■drooling ■wheezing or problems breathing 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. Not a Substitute for Epinephrine. If your doctor has prescribed an epinephrine injector for "anaphylaxis or severe allergy symptoms that could occur with your hives, never use this product as a substitute for the epinephrine injector. If you have been prescribed an epinephrine injector, you should carry it with you at all times.

Monitoring

  • Warnings 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 ■drooling ■wheezing or problems breathing 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.
  • Not a Substitute for Epinephrine.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.