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Fexofenadine

Fexofenadine is a non-drowsy antihistamine used across multiple products to relieve hay fever symptoms and treat hives.

Brand names AllegraWal-FexAllergy ReliefAllegra AllergyChildrens Allergy +11 more
Drug class Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist
Rx/OTC Forms 5
Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Reviewed by Last reviewed Jul 10, 2026 Content updated Oct 2, 2026
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The clinical label records used on this page are FDA-filed Structured Product Labeling (SPL) retrieved through openFDA. We identified 207 clinical label sets within the page’s selected clinical scope after exact ingredient or ingredient-combination matching and applicable route/form matching. Forms, routes, brands, labelers, strengths, and NDC product-record counts are built separately from matching FDA National Drug Code Directory records. The linked DailyMed document is a representative official source for verification, not the page’s only clinical source. View the linked label on DailyMed →

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Fexofenadine at a glance The quick version — the full detail is in the Patient Information Guide below.
Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
The Pharmacist’s Take By · Clinical pharmacist · Written

Fexofenadine (Allegra) is a non-drowsy antihistamine that blocks histamine, the chemical behind sneezing, itchy eyes and hives, and a familiar first choice for hay fever and hives; it has been around since about 1996 and is available generically over the counter. It is one of the least sedating allergy medicines, and most people notice nothing beyond an occasional headache. It will not prevent hives and never replaces an epinephrine injector, so hives with wheezing, trouble swallowing or a swelling tongue mean emergency help right away. If you have kidney disease, are 65 or older, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, check with a doctor first.

Clinical pearls

  • Take it with water, not orange, apple or grapefruit juice, since fruit juice can make it work noticeably less well.
  • Do not take it at the same time as aluminum or magnesium antacids like Maalox or Mylanta; space the two apart.
  • See a doctor if hay fever symptoms have not improved after 3 days, or if hives have lasted more than 6 weeks.
  • Most tablets are for ages 12 and up; younger children need a children's suspension or dissolving tablet, following that product's directions.
How we write & review this content — our editorial policy →
How you get itPrescription and over the counter
Comes asTablet, Oral suspension, Extended-release tablet +2
Earliest FDA record1996
Companies listing it with the FDA100
FDA label last updatedJul 27, 2026
FDA’s strongest warning (boxed)None on the label

Patient information guide A plain-language walkthrough of Fexofenadine, written from its FDA label.

What Fexofenadine is used for

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Fexofenadine is an antihistamine available in several products and formulations for two main uses:

  • Temporarily relieves hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis) and other upper respiratory allergy symptoms: runny nose, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, and itching of the nose or throat.
  • Allegra Hives 24hr tablets are specifically indicated to reduce hives (urticaria) and relieve itching caused by hives — this use is not shared by all fexofenadine products.
  • Fexofenadine will not prevent hives or stop an allergic skin reaction from occurring.
  • Do not use fexofenadine to prevent hives from a known trigger such as foods, insect stings, medicines, or latex — avoiding the trigger is the only way to prevent them.

Fexofenadine dosage

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Fexofenadine is taken by mouth with water. Depending on the product and strength, it is taken either once a day or every 12 hours. The Children's Allegra Allergy orally disintegrating tablet should be taken on an empty stomach. Oral suspensions should be shaken well before each use and measured with the enclosed dosing cup. Always follow the directions on your specific product's label or as directed by your doctor — do not take more than the recommended amount in 24 hours.

  • Do not take at the same time as aluminum or magnesium antacids.
  • Do not take with fruit juices.
  • If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember — but skip it if it's almost time for your next dose. Do not double up.

Dosing details from the FDA-approved label

From the Fexofenadine prescribing information (“Dosage and Administration”). Doses are set by your prescriber for your product, condition, kidney function and age — never change a dose on your own.

  • Adults and children 12 years of age and over (60 mg tablet)
    • Take one 60 mg tablet with water every 12 hours
    • Maximum: do not take more than 2 tablets 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
  • Adults and children 12 years of age and over (180 mg tablet)
    • Take one 180 mg tablet with water once a day
    • Maximum: 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
  • Adults and children 12 years of age and over (30 mg tablet)
    • Take two 30 mg tablets with water every 12 hours
    • Maximum: do not take more than 4 tablets in 24 hours
    • adults 65 years of age and older ask a doctor; consumers with kidney disease ask a doctor
  • Children 6 to under 12 years of age (30 mg tablet)
    • Take one 30 mg tablet with water every 12 hours
    • Maximum: do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours
    • children under 6 years of age do not use
  • Adults and children 12 years of age and over (orally disintegrating tablet)
    • Place 1 tablet on tongue
    • Tablet disintegrates, with or without water
    • Take 2 tablets every 12 hours on an empty stomach
    • Maximum: do not take more than 4 tablets in 24 hours
    • adults 65 years of age and older ask a doctor; consumers with kidney disease ask a doctor
  • Children 6 to under 12 years of age (orally disintegrating tablet)
    • Place 1 tablet on tongue
    • Take 1 tablet every 12 hours on an empty stomach
    • Maximum: do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours
    • children under 6 years of age do not use
  • Adults and children 12 years of age and over (suspension)
    • Take 10 mL every 12 hours
    • Shake well before using
    • Use only with enclosed dosing cup
    • Maximum: do not take more than 20 mL in 24 hours
    • adults 65 years of age and older ask a doctor; consumers with kidney disease ask a doctor
  • Children 2 to under 12 years of age (suspension)
    • Take 5 mL every 12 hours
    • Shake well before using
    • Use only with enclosed dosing cup
    • Maximum: do not take more than 10 mL in 24 hours
    • children under 2 years of age ask a doctor
Read the label’s full dosing text

Directions (for 60mg) adults and children 12 years of age and over take one 60mg tablet with water every 12 hours; do not take more than 2 tablets 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

Directions (for 180mg) 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

Directions (for 60mg) adults and children 12 years of age and over take one 60mg tablet with water every 12 hours; do not take more than 2 tablets 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

Directions (for 180mg) 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

Read the full Dosage and Administration section on DailyMed →

Fexofenadine side effects

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The FDA label for fexofenadine does not list specific common side effects in the consumer-facing sections provided. However, watch for the following serious reactions and act on them promptly:

  • Signs of anaphylactic shock (a life-threatening severe allergic reaction): trouble swallowing, swelling of the tongue or mouth, dizziness or loss of consciousness, trouble speaking, drooling, wheezing, or difficulty breathing — call 911 immediately.
  • Any allergic reaction to the product itself — stop use and seek medical help right away.

Fexofenadine warnings and precautions

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  • Anaphylactic shock risk with hives: If you are taking fexofenadine for hives and develop symptoms like swelling of the tongue or mouth, trouble breathing, dizziness, or loss of consciousness, get emergency help immediately. These can appear when hives first show up or a few hours later.
  • Not a substitute for epinephrine: If your doctor has prescribed an epinephrine injector for severe allergies or anaphylaxis, fexofenadine is not a replacement. Always carry your injector.
  • Unusual hives: See a doctor if your hives are an unusual color, look bruised or blistered, or do not itch — these may need medical evaluation.
  • Hives lasting more than 6 weeks: Talk to your doctor.
  • Allergy symptoms not improving: If hay fever or allergy symptoms do not improve after 3 days, see a doctor.
  • Kidney disease: Ask a doctor before use — your dose may need to be adjusted.

Fexofenadine interactions

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Fexofenadine has a couple of important interactions to know about:

  • Aluminum or magnesium antacids (such as products used for heartburn or upset stomach) — do not take fexofenadine at the same time, as these can reduce how well the medicine works.
  • Fruit juices — avoid taking fexofenadine with fruit juices, as they may also affect absorption.

Not a complete list. The label covers the interactions the manufacturer studied or reported, and our own interaction database does not cover every medicine either. Bring your full medication list, including vitamins and herbal products, to your pharmacist.

🌿154 supplements and herbs with documented Fexofenadine interactions, ranked by severity Check Fexofenadine against a supplement or herb →

Before taking Fexofenadine

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  • Do not use fexofenadine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to it or any of its ingredients.
  • Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease — your dose may need to be adjusted.
  • If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.
  • Adults 65 and older should ask a doctor before using.
  • Most tablet formulations are not for children under 12 — check the specific product directions carefully.
  • Oral suspensions generally should not be used in children under 2 years without asking a doctor first.
  • If you have hives of unknown cause, see your doctor — hives can sometimes signal a more serious condition.

Fexofenadine overdose

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In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Keep this and all medicines out of reach of children.

How to store Fexofenadine

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store between 20° and 25°C (68° and 77°F) protect from excessive moisture each tablet contains: sodium 2.

Written from the FDA-approved label with AI and reviewed by our pharmacy team. How we use AI →

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Supplements & herbs that interact with Fexofenadine

154 supplements and herbal products have documented interactions with Fexofenadine in the licensed clinical database we use. Most are manageable — but your pharmacist should know about everything you take, including vitamins and herbals.

Severity mix
  • Major · 5
  • Moderate · 111
  • Minor · 38
ACTIVATED CHARCOAL Major APPLE Major GRAPEFRUIT Major ST. JOHN'S WORT Major SWEET ORANGE Major ACACIA RIGIDULA Moderate ADRAFINIL Moderate AFRICAN WILD POTATO Moderate +146 more
Every supplement checked against Fexofenadine — ranked by severity The full interaction hub: 5 major · 111 moderate · 38 minor · every one linked to its full report. Check Fexofenadine against your exact supplements

Educational information from a licensed clinical database (Natural Medicines) — see our data sources & update cadence. Not medical advice: an interaction being documented does not mean it will happen to you; do not start or stop medications or supplements without professional guidance.

Fexofenadine: pharmacist answers to common questions

Quick, plain-English answers to the questions patients ask most about Fexofenadine — the kind of thing our pharmacy team would talk through with you at the counter.

What is fexofenadine actually used for?

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Fexofenadine is an antihistamine that relieves common allergy symptoms — things like a runny nose, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, and an itchy nose or throat caused by hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies. Some products, like Allegra Hives 24hr, are also specifically used to reduce hives and the itching that comes with them. Just keep in mind it treats the symptoms — it won't stop hives from appearing in the first place.

Will fexofenadine make me drowsy?

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The FDA labels for fexofenadine do not list drowsiness as a side effect in the consumer sections provided. That said, everyone responds a little differently, so pay attention to how you feel, especially when you first start taking it.

Can I take fexofenadine with my antacids or a glass of orange juice?

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You'll want to be careful here. The label says not to take fexofenadine at the same time as aluminum or magnesium antacids — the kind used for heartburn or upset stomach — and to avoid taking it with fruit juices. Both can affect how well the medicine is absorbed into your body. Take it with water instead, and space it apart from antacids.

I carry an EpiPen for my allergies. Can I use fexofenadine instead if I have a reaction?

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No — fexofenadine should never replace your epinephrine injector (EpiPen). If your doctor prescribed it for severe allergic reactions or anaphylaxis, you need to keep that injector with you at all times. Fexofenadine is not designed to handle a life-threatening allergic emergency. If you develop signs of a severe reaction — like trouble breathing, swelling of the tongue, dizziness, or loss of consciousness — call 911 immediately.

Is it safe to give fexofenadine to my child?

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It depends on the product and your child's age. Most tablet formulations are for children 12 and older. Oral suspensions can generally be used in children as young as 2, but children under 2 should not have it without a doctor's guidance first. The Children's Allegra Allergy orally disintegrating tablet is an option for children 6 and older. Always check the directions on your specific product, and when in doubt, call your child's doctor.

I have kidney disease — can I take fexofenadine?

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Talk to your doctor before starting fexofenadine if you have kidney disease. Your doctor needs to decide whether you need a different dose. This applies to all fexofenadine products, so don't skip this step even if it's an over-the-counter product.

Is Fexofenadine available over the counter?

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Both. Some Fexofenadine products are sold over the counter and others need a prescription. According to their FDA listings, the tablet form is sold both ways, at different strengths or package sizes and the oral suspension, capsule and orally disintegrating tablet forms are sold over the counter. The package says which kind you have. Your pharmacist can tell you which product is right for you.

When was Fexofenadine first available?

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The earliest FDA record we hold for Fexofenadine is from 1996: its first approval in Drugs@FDA or its earliest product listing in the NDC Directory, whichever is older. Many older medicines were in use before their first formal FDA approval, so this is the earliest date on record, not necessarily when Fexofenadine was first used.

Who makes Fexofenadine?

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100 companies currently list Fexofenadine products in the FDA's NDC Directory, including Chattem, Inc., YYBA Corp, Aurohealth LLC. That count includes repackagers and distributors as well as manufacturers (companies that sell only the raw ingredient are not counted), so fewer companies actually make it; the label on your bottle names the one that supplied yours.

Answers drafted from the FDA-approved label with AI and reviewed by our pharmacy team. How we use AI →

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Fexofenadine forms and strengths (how it comes)

Fexofenadine is available in 5 forms. Different forms and brands can have different approved uses, doses, schedules, and directions. Follow the instructions for your exact product, and do not switch forms without guidance from your prescriber or pharmacist.

Need a version that does not list lactose, a gluten source, a dye or gelatin? Inactive ingredients differ by manufacturer: see Fexofenadine inactive ingredients by manufacturer.

Tablet

By mouth
Brands Allegra Allergy Allegra Hives 24hr Allergy Relief Basic Care Allergy Berkley Jensen Allergy Relief CareOne Allergy Relief Curist Hives Relief Equate Allergy Relief IAllergy Relief Wal-Fex
How this form is used
What it may be used for
  • Allegra Allergy tablets temporarily relieve hay fever symptoms including runny nose, sneezing, itchy/watery eyes, and itching of the nose or throat.
  • Allegra Hives 24hr tablets reduce hives and relieve itching due to hives (urticaria) — but will not prevent hives from occurring.
  • 24HR Allergy Relief, Allergy Relief, Basic Care Allergy, and berkley jensen allergy relief tablets temporarily relieve hay fever and upper respiratory allergy symptoms.
Important instructions
  • Allegra Allergy (12-hour tablet): take with water every 12 hours; do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours.
  • Allegra Allergy (24-hour tablet): take with water once a day; do not take more than 1 tablet in 24 hours.
  • Adults 65 or older and people with kidney disease should ask a doctor before use.
  • Do not take at the same time as aluminum or magnesium antacids, and do not take with fruit juices.
Available strengths 3 strengths
30 mg 60 mg 180 mg
338 FDA-listed product records ⓘ

Oral suspension

By mouth
Brands Children Allergy Childrens Allegra Allergy Childrens Allergy
How this form is used
What it may be used for
  • Children Allergy, Childrens Allergy, Childrens Fexofenadine Hydrochloride, and Dye Free Wal Fex oral suspensions temporarily relieve hay fever and upper respiratory allergy symptoms including runny nose, sneezing, itchy/watery eyes, and itching of the nose or throat.
Important instructions
  • Shake well before every use and use only the enclosed dosing cup.
  • Children's Fexofenadine Hydrochloride and Childrens Allergy suspension: adults and children 12 and over take 10 mL every 12 hours; children 2 to under 12 take 5 mL every 12 hours; children under 2 should ask a doctor.
  • Children Allergy and Dye Free Wal Fex suspension: adults and children 12 and over take 10 mL every 12 hours; children 2 to under 12 take 5 mL every 12 hours; children under 2 should ask a doctor.
  • Adults 65 or older and people with kidney disease should ask a doctor before use.
Available strengths 1 strength
30 mg/5 mL
32 FDA-listed product records ⓘ

Extended-release tablet

By mouth
Available strengths 2 strengths
60 mg 180 mg
5 FDA-listed product records ⓘ

Capsule

By mouth
Brands Allergy Relief
How this form is used
What it may be used for
  • Allergy Relief capsules temporarily relieve hay fever symptoms including runny nose, itchy/watery eyes, sneezing, and itching of the nose or throat.
Important instructions
  • Allergy Relief capsules are taken by mouth with water.
  • Adults 65 or older and people with kidney disease should ask a doctor before use.
Available strengths 1 strength
180 mg
4 FDA-listed product records ⓘ

Orally disintegrating tablet

By mouth
Brands Childrens Allegra Allergy
How this form is used
What it may be used for
  • Children's Allegra Allergy orally disintegrating tablets temporarily relieve hay fever symptoms including runny nose, sneezing, itchy/watery eyes, and itching of the nose or throat.
Important instructions
  • Children's Allegra Allergy: place 1 tablet on the tongue — it disintegrates with or without water.
  • Children's Allegra Allergy: take on an empty stomach; adults and children 12 and over take 2 tablets every 12 hours (no more than 4 in 24 hours); children 6 to under 12 take 1 tablet every 12 hours (no more than 2 in 24 hours).
  • Children under 6 years of age should not use Children's Allegra Allergy orally disintegrating tablets.
  • Adults 65 or older and people with kidney disease should ask a doctor before use.
Available strengths 1 strength
30 mg
3 FDA-listed product records ⓘ

Fexofenadine on the U.S. market: products, makers and brands

How Fexofenadine appears in the FDA’s National Drug Code Directory — including its dosage forms, strengths, brand names, manufacturers, and FDA-listed product records. These are directory records, not sales or prescription volume.

100 companies list 204 Fexofenadine product records with the FDA, mostly as tablet, oral suspension, extended-release tablet; the earliest marketing or approval year on record is 1996. Brand names on the directory include Allegra, Wal-Fex, Allergy Relief and 13 more; the rest are generics.

5
Dose forms ⓘ
100
Labelers (makers, repackagers, distributors)
40
Brand names
204
FDA-listed product records ⓘ
1996
Earliest FDA record ⓘ

FDA-listed product records by dose form (tablet variants merged) — FDA National Drug Code Directory. Record counts are not sales or prescription volume.

Also listed with the FDA, not a patient dose form: Powder (21) — bulk drug substance sold to compounders/manufacturers and multi-item kits. These aren’t counted in the dose-form total above.

Chattem, Inc.5%
YYBA Corp4%
Aurohealth LLC2%
Rite Aid2%
Safeway, Inc.2%
Walgreens2%
Other makers81%

Share of FDA-listed product records by manufacturer — FDA National Drug Code Directory. Record counts are not sales or prescription volume.

How widely Fexofenadine is used (Medicaid data)

A general measure of how commonly Fexofenadine is prescribed, based on Medicaid — one of the largest public drug programs. The figure below is prescriptions filled in Q1–Q4 2025, summed across every form and brand of the drug.

Think of this as a proxy for how widely Fexofenadine is used, drawn from freely available public data. Medicaid is just one program — these numbers don’t include Medicare, other government coverage, or commercial and cash-pay prescriptions, so real-world use is higher than what’s shown here.

767,005
Medicaid prescriptions filled (Q1–Q4 2025)
$10.2M gross Medicaid reimbursement (before mandatory rebates — net cost is lower)

How commonly is Fexofenadine prescribed? Of the 1,601 medications we measure, Fexofenadine ranks #204 by Medicaid prescriptions — more than 87% of them.

Where Fexofenadine ranks among the drugs we measure · Q1–Q4 2025 · neighbors ±5
Total prescriptions — #204 of 1,601
#199 Hydralazine 805,117 Rx #200 Valsartan and Sacubitr... 792,623 Rx #201 Medroxyprogesterone In... 789,786 Rx #202 Bictegravir, Emtricita... 772,594 Rx #203 Desvenlafaxine 769,380 Rx #204 Fexofenadine 767,005 Rx #205 Fluticasone, Umeclidin... 766,474 Rx #206 Atenolol 765,683 Rx #207 Calcium Chloride / Pot... 764,836 Rx #208 Dupilumab Injection 758,467 Rx #209 Rizatriptan 745,530 Rx

Utilization by Fexofenadine product

Pick a product to see its own Medicaid numbers. Each chip is one clinical product — a specific strength & dosage form as defined by RxNorm — with brand-name and generic versions combined.

The 180 mg oral tablet is the most-dispensed Fexofenadine product — about 88% of these Medicaid prescriptions.

fexofenadine hydrochloride 180 MG Oral Tablet Most dispensed

672,280 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) 88% of Fexofenadine prescriptions shown $8.9M gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $13 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 35 of 703 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 997420

fexofenadine hydrochloride 60 MG Oral Tablet

87,176 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) 11% of Fexofenadine prescriptions shown $1.1M gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $13 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 8 of 128 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 997501

fexofenadine hydrochloride 6 MG/ML Oral Suspension

7,549 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) <1% of Fexofenadine prescriptions shown $125,198 gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $17 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 1 of 34 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 997491

Shares are of the Medicaid prescriptions shown here. Product grouping follows RxNorm (the National Library of Medicine’s drug terminology), so “one product” means one strength & dosage form regardless of manufacturer. Dollar figures are gross Medicaid reimbursement before mandatory rebates — rebates (often large, especially for brand-name drugs) are confidential, so actual net cost to Medicaid is lower than shown.

Source: Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data (CMS), aggregated by generic ingredient — summed across every NDC (all brands, strengths, salt forms and dosage forms) of Fexofenadine, and across all states and both fee-for-service and managed-care claims. A general popularity signal; it excludes Medicare, commercial insurance and cash prescriptions, so it is not total U.S. use. Based on the 44 of 865 listed Fexofenadine NDCs with Medicaid activity.

Compare Fexofenadine products

A representative set of FDA-listed product records for Fexofenadine — across manufacturers, strengths, and dosage forms, grouped by form with each product’s manufacturer and how the FDA approved it. The same medicine may be made and packaged by different companies, so a single drug can have many directory entries. (It’s also why a refill can look different — a new shape, color, or box — even though it contains the same medication.)

Showing 200 of 204 products — FDA National Drug Code Directory. See every product, package size and price: browse all 204 Fexofenadine NDCs →

Fexofenadine recall history

A recall is when a specific batch of a medicine is pulled from the market — usually a manufacturing issue, not a problem with the drug itself. Class I is most serious, Class III least.

The FDA’s enforcement reports list 3 Fexofenadine recalls since July 2021, covering 12 product listings. None of them is still listed as ongoing. A recall names specific lots from one company, so check the lot number on your own bottle rather than assuming every product is affected; your pharmacist can check whether your supply came from an affected lot.

Class II Jan 18, 2024 · Completed · SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC
CGMP Deviations: Microbial contamination was reported in stagnant water in the duct of the manufacturing equipment.
  • Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 180mg, Antihistamine, Allergy, 24 hour, a) 30 Tablets per bottle, NDC 51660-998-30; Distributed by: Ohm Laboratories Inc., New Brunswick, NJ 08901, Made in Ind… Lots: Lot #s: a) DNE0792A Exp. 06/31/2025; DNE1027A Exp. 08/31/2025. b) DNE0793A Exp. 06/31/2025. c) DNE0789A, DNE0790A, DNE0791A Exp. 06/2025, DNE1026A Exp. 08/31/025. FDA record D-0273-2024 →
Class II Feb 9, 2023 · Terminated · L. Perrigo Company
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications
  • Allergy Relief, Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 180 mg, packaged in a) 30-count cartons (NDC 36800-691-39), b)45-count cartons (NDC 36800-691-95), and 90-count cartons (NDC 36800-691-75), Distrib… Lots: Lot #: a) 2FV1948, 2ER0285, 2ER0411, Exp. Date 01/24 b)2CR0653, Exp. Date 12/23 c)2GR0331, Exp. Date 04/24 FDA record D-0912-2023 →
  • allergyrelief, Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 180 mg, packaged in a)30-count cartons (NDC 56062-847-39); and b) 45-count cartons (NDC 56062-847-95), Distributed by: Publix Super Markets, Inc., 3… Lots: Lot #: a) 2CR0652, 2DR0464, 2DR0465,Exp. Date 12/23; 2ER0285, Exp. Date 01/24. b) 2DR0466, Exp. Date 12/23; 2ER0412, Exp. Date 01/24; 2GR0330, Exp. Date 04/24 FDA record D-0909-2023 →
  • Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 180 mg, packaged in a) 30-count cartons (NDC 0113-0847-39), and b) 45-count cartons (NDC 0113-0847-95), Distributed by: Perrigo, Allegan, MI 49010. Lots: Lot #: a) 2DV1869, 2EV1613, 2EV1614, Exp. date 12/23; 2EV1820, 2FV1943, Exp. date 01/24; 2GV1893, Exp. date 04/24. Lot #: b) 2CR0653, 2DR0466, Exp. date 12/23, 2ER2087, Exp. date 01/24 FDA record D-0908-2023 →
  • Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 180 mg, 100-count cartons, Distributed by: Perrigo, Allegan, MI 49010. NDC 45802-847-78 Lots: Lot #: 2DR0351, Exp. date 12/23 FDA record D-0907-2023 →
  • allergy relief, Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 180 mg, packaged in a)15-count cartons (NDC 79481-0847-0), b)30-count cartons (NDC 79481-0847-1), and c) 45-count cartons (NDC 79481-0847-2), Distr… Lots: Lot #: a) 2JE1882, Exp. date 01/24 b) 2FV1918, 2ER0411, Exp. date 01/24; 2GV1902, Exp. date 04/24; 2CR0652, 2DR0465, Exp. date 12/23; 2GR0329, Exp. date 04/24 c)2CR0653, 2DR0466, Exp. date 12/23; 2ER0287, 2ER0412, Exp. date 01/24 FDA record D-0906-2023 →
  • Allergy ALLER-FEX, Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 180 mg, 180-count cartons, Packaged by: Perrigo, 515 Eastern Ave., Allegan, MI 49010 USA. NDC 63981-847-48 Lots: Lot #: 2DV1487, 2DV1870, 2DV1871, 2DV1873, 2EV1676, 2GV2132, 2HV2679, Exp. date 12/23; 2DV2000, exp. date 11/23; 2LV1573, 2MV1314, Exp. date 04/24; 2FV1764, 2FV1765 2FV1766, 2GV1579, 2GV1937, 2GV1941 , 2GV1942, 2GV2157, 2HV1886, 2HV1997, 2… FDA record D-0905-2023 →
  • aller-ease, Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 180 mg, 30-count cartons, Packaged For: Your Military Exchanges, By: Perrigo Company, Allegan, MI USA 49010. NDC 55301-847-39 Lots: Lot #: 2ER0285,Exp. date 01/24 FDA record D-0904-2023 →
  • Allergy Relief, Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 180 mg, 15-count cartons, Distributed By: Adusa Distribution, LLC, Salisbury, NC 28147. NDC 72476-847-22 Lots: Lot #: 2JE2185, Exp. date 01/24 FDA record D-0902-2023 →
  • and 2 more product listings in this recall (10 in all)
Class II Jul 27, 2021 · Terminated · Perrigo Company PLC
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications; Out of specification result obtained for impurity A during stability testing.
  • CAREONE Allergy Relief, Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 180 mg Antihistamine, 24HR, packaged as a)30 count bottle, NDC 41520-229-39, UPC 3 41520 31984 6; b)45 count bottle, NDC 41520-229-95 UPC 3… Lots: Lot a) 0FR0459, Exp 2/28/2022; 0LR0362, Exp 6/30/2022; 1BR0462, Exp 10/31/2022 b) 0LR0363, Exp 6/30/2022 FDA record D-0334-2022 →

Source: FDA enforcement (recall) reports, via openFDA; our copy was last updated Sep 24, 2026.

RxNorm Concept Web — From Ingredient to Every Form and Strength

This page starts with one ingredient concept (IN). The branches below show its dose-form concepts (SCDF), then the available clinical drug and strength concepts (SCD). Combination products remain separate concepts with their own pages.

Ingredient (IN) Fexofenadine RxCUI 87636 4 dose forms · 7 strengths
  1. Dose form (SCDF) Disintegrating Oral Tablet RxCUI 728512 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) hydrochloride 30 MG RxCUI 997482
  2. Dose form (SCDF) Oral Capsule RxCUI 372195 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) hydrochloride 60 MG RxCUI 997494
  3. Dose form (SCDF) Oral Suspension RxCUI 670106 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) hydrochloride 6 MG/ML RxCUI 997491

Look up RxCUI 87636 in the RxCUI Atlas →

RxNorm is the U.S. National Library of Medicine’s normalized drug vocabulary. Its concept hierarchy can include forms that are not currently marketed; the status on each branch compares that concept with current FDA listings. RxCUIs identify vocabulary concepts, not individual packages or manufacturers.

💵 What Fexofenadine costs pharmacies (NADAC benchmark)

The national average invoice price pharmacies pay for the drug itself, from CMS's NADAC survey (data as of Sep 30, 2026). This is a supply-cost benchmark — not a retail price and not what you'd pay at the counter.

FormStrengthPharmacy acquisition benchmark
Tablet, Film Coated · Oral 180 mg $0.230 per tablet NDC details & price history
Tablet, Film Coated · Oral 60 mg $0.153 per tablet NDC details & price history
Tablet 60 mg $0.153 per tablet NDC details & price history
Why show this? Your out-of-pocket cost depends on insurance, pharmacy markup, and discounts — but the acquisition benchmark tells you whether the medication itself is inexpensive or costly, which strengths cost more per dose, and whether a cash-price quote is in a reasonable range. Each row links to the NDC-level record with its full price history.

Source: CMS National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC), a survey of retail pharmacy invoice prices. Benchmarks shown are the range across package sizes of a representative product for each form and strength — other manufacturers' products may differ.

Fexofenadine brand names

Fexofenadine is sold under 16 brand names in the FDA directory — Allegra, Wal-Fex, Allergy Relief, Allegra Allergy and others. A brand and its generic contain the same active ingredient; the brand name belongs to one company's product.

Allegra Wal-Fex Allergy Relief Allegra Allergy Childrens Allergy Childrens Allegra Allergy equate allergy relief Basic Care Allergy IAllergy Relief Children Allergy Childrens Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Allergy Curist Hives Relief Allegra Hives 24hr Allergy Relief non drowsy CareOne Allergy Relief berkley jensen allergy relief

Who makes Fexofenadine: manufacturers and labelers

100 companies list Fexofenadine products with the FDA. By number of product records, the largest are Chattem, Inc., YYBA Corp, Aurohealth LLC. Labelers include manufacturers and repackagers; the product in your bottle depends on which one your pharmacy stocks.

Chattem, Inc. 10 YYBA Corp 8 Aurohealth LLC 5 Rite Aid 5 Safeway, Inc. 5 Walgreens 5 A-S Medication Solutions 4 Amazon.com Services LLC 4 Cabinet Health P.B.C. 4 Camber Consumer Care 4 H E B 4 Nuvicare Llc 4 Allegiant Health 3 Chain Drug Marketing Association Inc 3 Cvs Pharmacy, Inc 3 CVS Pharmacy 3 Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited 3 Granules India Limited 3 Major Pharmaceuticals 3 Meijer, Inc. 3 PLD Acquisitions LLC DBA Avma Pharma Solutions 3 Pioneer Life Sciences, LLC 3 Proficient Rx LP 3 Target Corporation 3

…and 76 more on the FDA NDC directory.

Fexofenadine drug class (RxNorm)

Fexofenadine belongs to the Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist class.

Pharmacologic class Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist
Drug family (ATC) Other antihistamines for systemic use
How it works Histamine H1 Receptor Antagonists

Classified by RxNorm RxClass — the U.S. National Library of Medicine's standardized drug-classification service (Established Pharmacologic Class from the FDA, the ATC drug family from the WHO, and mechanism of action). Reference only, not medical advice.

Sources for this Fexofenadine page

Core label, product, RxNorm, safety, and utilization data on this page come from the sources identified below. AI-written, editorial, and licensed sections are labeled separately.

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FDA-filed drug labels (SPL) Uses, dosing, warnings & side effects from SPL records retrieved through openFDA; the linked representative set can be verified on DailyMed. ✓ Linked label effective Jul 27, 2026
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Forms, brands & labelersAggregated from ingredient-matched FDA National Drug Code Directory product records for Fexofenadine.
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Real-world reportsThe FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), served through openFDA.
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Recalls & shortagesopenFDA drug-enforcement reports and the FDA drug-shortage database.
🧾 Clinical label set — FDA-filed SPL labels retained for Fexofenadine after exact ingredient or ingredient-combination matching and applicable route/form matching
Clinical labels in scope
207
Finished products in the current FDA directory
204
Companies listing them (makers, repackagers, distributors)
100
FDA labeler codes behind them ⓘ
88
Linked representative label ⓘ
YYBA Corp
Linked label effective
Jul 27, 2026
Composite sections available
7
Linked SPL Set ID
579c7ff9-0c44-1d46-e063-6294a90aef34
Linked SPL Document ID
579c7ff9-0c45-1d46-e063-6294a90aef34
Open the linked representative label on DailyMed ↗

How this page is built

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