Xergic 120mg Tab (30)

What XERGIC is used for

XERGIC is used to relieve the symptoms of hayfever (seasonal allergic rhinitis) such as sneezing, itchy, watery or red eyes, and itchy, blocked or runny nose. XERGIC tablets are also used to relieve the symptoms of perennial allergic rhinitis, a similar allergy that occurs all year round and is caused by things such as house dust, mites, mould and pets. The XERGIC 180 mg tablets are also used to relieve the symptoms of urticaria, otherwise known as hives or itchy rash.

XERGIC contains the active ingredient fexofenadine and belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It works by blocking the action of histamine and other substances produced by the body, which are causing your allergies or itchiness.

XERGIC is a non-sedating antihistamine, which means it should not make you drowsy or slow down your reactions
Before you take XERGIC

When you must not take it

• Do not take XERGIC if you are allergic to any other medicines containing fexofenadine (such as TELFAST), terfenadine (such as TELDANE) or any of the other ingredients in XERGIC.
• Do not take XERGIC if the expiry date (EXP.) printed on the pack has passed.
• If you take this medicine after the expiry date, it may not work as well.
• Do not take XERGIC if the packaging shows signs of tampering or the tablets do not look quite right.
• If you are not sure whether you should start taking this medicine, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Before you start to take it

• Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to any other medicines, foods, dyes or preservatives.
• Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
• They will discuss the risks and benefits of taking XERGIC during pregnancy.
• Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are breastfeeding or wish to breastfeed.
• They will discuss the risks and benefits of taking XERGIC when breastfeeding.

Taking other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including any that you buy without a prescription from a pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop.

How well XERGIC works may be affected if you are taking antacids. Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you what to do if you are taking antacids.

Side Effects

Although most people will not experience any side effects, some of the side effects that may occur with XERGIC are:

• headache
• tiredness
• nausea
• dizziness
• drowsiness

As with adults, the incidence of adverse events with fexofenadine in paediatric patients was similar to placebo

Dosage And Administration

Adults and children aged 12 years or older:

120 mg and 180 mg tablets:
The recommended dosage of XERGIC 120 mg and 180 mg tablets is one tablet once daily, when required.

Dosage adjustment is not required in the elderly or in patients with hepatic or renal impairment.