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fexofenadine (non-formulary)

fexofenadine (non-formulary)
Brand names: Allegra (non-formulary), Children's Allegra Allergy (non-formulary)
Form Strength ANAN ASMP LACH LALK LOHH LOLR LOWC SDSD SESE SFSF Formulary Status
SUSPENSION, ORAL 30 mg/5 mL                    
TABLET, ORAL 30 mg, 60 mg, 180 mg                    


Comments:

Medications Approved for Automatic Therapeutic Interchange Dosage Conversion Guidelines
(Note:  “Therapeutic Interchange” should be placed in the order comments)

Second Generation Antihistamines

Medication
Ordered

Brand Name

Available Dosages

Frequency

Formulary Medication

Equivalent
Dose

Frequency

 

Cetirizine

Zyrtec

5 mg, 10 mg

Daily

Loratadine
(Claritin)

10 mg

Daily

Fexofenadine

Allegra

30 mg, 60 mg, 180 mg

Daily

BID

Loratadine-rapidly
Disintegrating tablets

Claritin
Reditabs

Alavert ODT

10 mg

Daily

Desloratadine

Clarinex

5 mg

Daily

Desloratadine-
Rapidly disintegrating
tablets

Clarinex
Reditabs

 

5 mg

Daily

Levocetirizine

Xyzal

2.5 mg, 5mg

Daily

Cetirizine/
Pseudoephedrine

Zyrtec-D

5/120 mg

BID

Loratadine/
Pseudoephedrine
(Claritin-D 12 Hour)

5/120 mg

BID

Fexofenadine/
Pseudoephedrine

Allegra-D

60/120 mg

BID

Loratadine/
Pseudoephedrine

Claritin-D
24 Hour

 

10/240 mg

Daily

Loratadine/
Pseudoephedrine
(Claritin-D 12 Hour)

5/120 mg

BID

Drug Name Common Side Effects

Fexofenadine

  • headache
  • GI: nausea, diarrhea
  • back pain, muscle aches

Last updated: Dec. 8, 2021
  • Therapeutic Interchange: T.I.


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