Fexofenadine Hydrochloride and Pseudoephedrine 60 mg; 120 mg Tablet, Extended Release, 30-count
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist class.
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🩺 Clinical
The combination of fexofenadine and pseudoephedrine is used to treat allergy or cold symptoms: runny nose sneezing congestion (stuffy nose, sinus pressure) red, itchy, or watery eyes itching of the nose, throat, or roof of the mouth Fexofenadine is in a class of medications called antihistamines. It works by blocking the effects of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergy symptoms. Pseudoephedrine is in a class of medications called decongestants. It works by causing narrowing of the blood vessels in the nasal passages to relieve congestion.
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Croscarmellose sodium is a plant-based substance derived from cellulose. It acts as a disintegrant, helping tablets and capsules break down quickly in the digestive system so the medicine can be absorbed.
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A mineral compound that serves as a filler and binding agent in tablets and capsules. It adds bulk to the medicine and helps hold ingredients together during manufacturing.
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Ethylcellulose is a plant-derived thickener and film-former made by chemically modifying cellulose. It's used as a binder to hold tablet ingredients together, a coating to control how quickly medicine is released, or a thickener in liquid formulations.
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Ferric oxide yellow is a naturally occurring iron compound used as a colorant in medications. It gives tablets, capsules, and other forms a yellow or golden hue for identification and appearance.
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Hypromellose is a plant-based thickener made from cellulose. It's used in medicines as a binder to hold ingredients together, a coating for tablets, and a thickener for liquids.
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Lactose monohydrate is a natural sugar derived from milk. It serves as a filler and binder in tablets and capsules, helping create the proper size, texture, and consistency of the medicine.
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Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
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Microcrystalline cellulose is a purified form of cellulose, a natural fiber from plant sources. It acts as a binder and filler in tablets and capsules, helping hold ingredients together and give the medicine its shape and size.
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Polyethylene glycol is a synthetic liquid or solid polymer used in medicines as a solvent, lubricant, and humectant. It helps dissolve active ingredients, reduces friction during manufacturing, and retains moisture in the final product.
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Povidone K30 is a synthetic polymer made from petroleum. It acts as a binder to hold tablet ingredients together and as a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in the stomach so the medicine can be absorbed.
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Silicon dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral used as a glidant and anti-caking agent. It helps powder ingredients flow smoothly and prevents clumping during manufacturing and storage.
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Stearic acid is a fatty acid derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as a binder and lubricant in tablets and capsules, helping them hold together and flow smoothly during manufacturing.
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| Price system | Per each | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 69842-0973-20 | 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (69842-973-20) / 20 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BLISTER PACK | 2020-08-27 | Active |
| 69842-0973-30 You're viewing this | 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (69842-973-30) / 30 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BLISTER PACK | 2020-08-27 | Active |
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| NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) | — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey. |
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| Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) | — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold. |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: runny nose sneezing itchy, watery eyes itching of the nose or throat temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies reduces swelling of nasal passages temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions do not divide, crush, chew or dissolve the tablet; swallow tablet whole adults and children 12 years of age and over take 1 tablet with a glass of water every 12 hours on an empty stomach; 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
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. if you have difficulty swallowing Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease thyroid disease glaucoma high blood pressure diabetes trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland kidney disease.
Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose. When using this product do not take more than directed do not take at the same time as aluminum or magnesium antacids do not take with fruit juices (see Directions ) Stop use and ask a doctor if an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away. symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by a fever you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1800-222-1222).
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other information do not use if carton is opened or if individual blister units are torn or opened store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) Meets dissolution test 6
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredients (in each extended-release tablet) Purpose Fexofenadine HCl USP, 60 mg Antihistamine Pseudoephedrine HCl USP, 120 mg Nasal Decongestant
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, ethyl cellulose, ferric oxide yellow, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, stearic acid.
🎯 Purpose ▾
Active ingredients (in each extended-release tablet) Purpose Fexofenadine HCl USP, 60 mg Antihistamine Pseudoephedrine HCl USP, 120 mg Nasal Decongestant