DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets
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Adults and Children 12 Years and Older: The recommended dose of fexofenadine hydrochloride tablets is 60 mg twice daily or 180 mg once daily with water. A dose of 60 mg once daily is recommended as the starting dose in patients with decreased renal function [see
Clinical Pharmacology
].
Children 6 to 11 Years: The recommended dose of fexofenadine hydrochloride tablets is 30 mg twice daily with water. A dose of 30 mg once daily is recommended as the starting dose in pediatric patients with decreased renal function [see
Clinical Pharmacology
].
DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
Fexofenadine hydrochloride tablets USP are available as:
30 mg are pink colored, oval shaped tablets embossed with "192" on one side and "R" on the other side.
60 mg are pink colored, oval shaped tablets embossed with "193" on one side and "R" on the other side.
180 mg are pink colored, oval, beveled edged, biconvex tablets debossed "194" on one side and "R" on the other side.
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