Histahive Fexofenadine 180mg Tablets Pack of 10

Histahive Fexofenadine 180mg Tablets contain fexofenadine hydrochloride, an advanced antihistamine that works by blocking the effects of histamine, a natural substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms. This targeted action helps to significantly reduce the discomfort associated with allergic skin reactions, providing reliable relief without causing drowsiness in most users.

What is Fexofenadine and how does it work for Urticaria?

Fexofenadine hydrochloride is a second-generation antihistamine, meaning it is less likely to cause drowsiness compared to older antihistamines. It specifically targets the H1 receptors in your body, which are responsible for triggering the allergic response. By blocking these receptors, fexofenadine hydrochloride helps to alleviate symptoms such as red, raised, and intensely itchy skin, offering consistent relief for a full 24 hours.

Understanding Urticaria, Hives & Nettle Rash

Urticaria, often referred to as hives or nettle rash, is a common skin condition characterised by an outbreak of swollen, pale red or skin-coloured welts or plaques on the skin that can be extremely itchy. These welts can appear suddenly and vary in size and shape, often disappearing within hours to re-emerge elsewhere. Histahive Fexofenadine 180mg Tablets Pack of 10 helps manage these disruptive symptoms, allowing you to go about your day with greater comfort.

As a trusted UK-regulated pharmacy for nearly 100 years, Weldricks is committed to delivering accessible, professional healthcare. Our Histahive Fexofenadine 180mg Tablets Pack of 10 offers a convenient solution for managing urticaria, backed by our 4.9/5 rating and options for free UK delivery over £40, discreet packaging, and next day delivery.

For adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over, the recommended dose is one tablet (180mg) daily. Take your tablet with water before a meal.

• This medicine typically starts to relieve your symptoms within 1 hour and lasts for 24 hours.
• If the symptoms of allergic skin reactions persist, worsen, or if other symptoms appear, you should stop the treatment and consult a doctor.
• Do not exceed the stated dose.
• Do not give to adolescents below 12 years of age.

Do not take Histahive Fexofenadine 180mg Tablets Pack of 10 if:

• You are allergic to fexofenadine or any of the other ingredients listed in the ingredients section.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Histahive Fexofenadine 180mg Tablets Pack of 10 if you:

• Have problems with your liver or kidneys.
• Have or have ever had heart problems, as fexofenadine, like other antihistamines, may cause your heart to beat faster (tachycardia) or you feel your heart beating (palpitations).
• Are elderly.

If any of these apply to you, or if you are not sure, tell your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Other medicines and Histahive:

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines. This is especially important for:

• Erythromycin (an antibiotic)
• Ketoconazole (a treatment for fungal infections)

If you are taking apalutamide (a medicine to treat prostate cancer), the effect of fexofenadine may be decreased.

Indigestion remedies containing aluminium and magnesium may affect the action of Histahive Fexofenadine 180mg Tablets Pack of 10 by lowering the amount of medicinal product absorbed. It is recommended that you leave about 2 hours between taking Histahive Fexofenadine 180mg Tablets Pack of 10 and your indigestion remedy.

Histahive Fexofenadine 180mg Tablets Pack of 10 with food and drink:

Histahive Fexofenadine 180mg Tablets Pack of 10 should be taken before meals with water.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding:

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Histahive Fexofenadine 180mg Tablets Pack of 10 should not be taken during pregnancy and whilst breast-feeding unless advised by a doctor.

Driving and using machines:

Histahive Fexofenadine 180mg Tablets Pack of 10 is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. However, you should check that these tablets do not make you feel sleepy or dizzy before driving or operating machinery.

Histahive Fexofenadine 180mg Tablets Pack of 10 contains Allura Red AC Lake, which may cause allergic reactions.

Histahive Fexofenadine 180mg Tablets Pack of 10 contains sodium:

This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per tablet, that is to say essentially 'sodium-free'.

If you take more Histahive Fexofenadine 180mg Tablets Pack of 10 than you should:

If you have accidentally taken more than the recommended dose, contact the nearest hospital emergency department or tell your doctor or pharmacist immediately. Remember to take the pack and any remaining tablets with you. The most common signs of overdose are dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue and dry mouth.

If you forget to take Histahive Fexofenadine 180mg Tablets Pack of 10:

Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet. Take the next dose at the usual time.

If you stop taking Histahive Fexofenadine 180mg Tablets Pack of 10:

Tell your doctor if you want to stop taking Histahive Fexofenadine 180mg Tablets Pack of 10 before you have finished your course of treatment. If you stop taking Histahive Fexofenadine 180mg Tablets Pack of 10 earlier than planned, your symptoms may return.

The active substance is fexofenadine hydrochloride. Each film-coated tablet contains 180mg of fexofenadine hydrochloride; equivalent to 168mg of fexofenadine.

The other ingredients (excipients) are:

• Tablet core: powdered cellulose, mannitol (E421), maize starch, croscarmellose sodium, colloidal anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate.
• Tablet coating: opadry pink film-coating mixture containing hypromellose (E464), titanium dioxide (E171), macrogol 400, allura red AC lake (FD&C Red #40) (E129), and iron oxide, black (E172).