Safety Alert: Fexofenadine
Recall of Single Lot of Dr. Reddy's Fexofenadine 180 mg Tablets
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. has recalled a single lot of Fexofenadine 180 mg tablets. The lot number involved in the recall is lot number C90833. These recalled tablets may be oversized and contain more drug than appropriate. This could result in patients receiving more than the expected dosage of this drug.
Fexofenadine is used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis and urticaria (hives) and is also known by the brand name Allegra. However, no other lot numbers, strengths, or brands of Fexofenadine were affected by this recall.
For more information please visit:
What does this mean?
Since Fexofenadine may cause more severe side effects if overdosed, this recall should be taken seriously. These side effects may include headache, dizziness, diarrhea, vomiting, pain, or cough.
If you are taking Fexofenadine (Allegra), look at your prescription to see if it is FEXOFENADINE 180 mg tablets manufactured by Dr. Reddy's. The manufacturer is often listed on the prescription label. If you think your tablets are made by Dr. Reddy's, you should return them to your pharmacy immediately to examine and possibly exchange. If you are not sure who has made your tablets, please take your bottle to your pharmacist for them to check as soon as possible.
If you have any other questions about the recall or if you are experiencing side effects, you should contact your physician, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
