Allevia Hives 180mg Fexofenadine Tablets 15 | Default Title

Description

Allevia Hives 180mg tablets contain fexofenadine hydrochloride, a non-drowsy antihistamine, for the relief of the symptoms of chronic idiopathic urticaria (hives) in adults and children aged 12 years and over. Pack of 15 tablets, sold by Ways Pharmacy (UK).

This is a pharmacy (P) medicine sold under the supervision of our GPhC-registered pharmacist. You may be asked a few short questions before your order is supplied.

Key facts

Active ingredient	Fexofenadine hydrochloride 180mg per film-coated tablet
Format	Peach, capsule-shaped film-coated tablet
Relieves	Symptoms of chronic idiopathic urticaria (allergic skin reactions / hives)
Age	Adults and children aged 12 years and over
Dose	One tablet (180mg) once daily, taken with water before a meal
Drowsiness	Non-drowsy antihistamine; unlikely to affect ability to drive
Pack	15 tablets

Who it is for

Adults and children aged 12 and over with itching, redness and swelling from chronic idiopathic urticaria (hives)
People who need a once-daily antihistamine that is unlikely to cause drowsiness

Not suitable for: Anyone allergic to fexofenadine or any of the other ingredients; children under 12 years. Do not take during pregnancy or while breastfeeding unless a doctor advises. Talk to a doctor before use if you have liver or kidney problems, are elderly, or have or have ever had heart problems, as fexofenadine may cause the heart to beat faster.

How to use

Read the label and Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) before use.
Adults and children aged 12 and over: take one tablet once a day.
Swallow the tablet with water before a meal.
Do not take more than one tablet in 24 hours.
If you use an indigestion remedy containing aluminium or magnesium, leave about 2 hours between it and Allevia.
If symptoms persist, get worse or new symptoms appear, stop taking the tablets and consult a doctor.

Frequently asked questions

What is Allevia Hives 180mg used for?

It relieves the symptoms of allergic skin reactions known as chronic idiopathic urticaria, or hives, such as itching, redness and swelling.

Will it make me drowsy?

Fexofenadine is a non-drowsy antihistamine and is unlikely to affect your ability to drive. Drowsiness is still listed as a common side effect, so see how you react before driving or using machines.

Can I take it with indigestion remedies?

Antacids containing aluminium or magnesium can reduce how well fexofenadine is absorbed. Leave about 2 hours between the two.

Can children take it?

Allevia Hives 180mg is for adults and children aged 12 years and over only. Do not give it to children under 12.

What are the common side effects?

Headache, drowsiness, feeling sick (nausea) and dizziness may affect up to 1 in 10 people. See the PIL for the full list.

How should I store it?

The tablets do not need any special storage conditions. Keep them in the original pack out of the sight and reach of children.

Safety and storage

Do not exceed one tablet in 24 hours.
This medicine does not require any special storage conditions.
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Read the PIL. Report suspected side effects through the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.