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Fexofenadine

Fexofenadine is an antihistamine used to treat symptoms caused by allergic reactions. These symptoms include watery and itchy eyes, sneezing, skin rashes, and runny nose. It blocks histamine, which is responsible for causing these symptoms during an allergy.

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What is the best treatment for allergic rhinitis?

Query: Hello doctor, I have been diagnosed with allergic rhinitis. I saw many doctors and had a nasal septum deviation surgery last year too, to control the allergies but nothing helped. I have to take antihistamines twice every day. I take 180 mg Telfast. The symptoms are very similar to having the flu. I...  Read Full »


Dr. Shyam Kalyan. N

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Allergy is a genetic disorder and does not have a permanent cure. When we know we are allergic to some substance, the best way to avoid allergy is to stay away from it. This form of allergen avoidance is not practical in your case. To establish that it is an allergy i...  Read Full »

Can I use Oxymetazoline hydrochloride nasal solution daily?

Query: Hi doctor,I am 28 years old. I am using Nasivion 0.05 % daily for around three to four times for the last 8 to 10 years. Also, I am allergic to many things. Please help me with this health issue.  Read Full »


Dr. Shyam Kalyan. N

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are happy to help you. First of all, please understand that Nasivion (Oxymetazoline) has a local vasoconstrictor as an active ingredient. It should not be used for more than four or five days continuously. You have been using it for 8 to 10 years. You are suffer...  Read Full »

My itching persists despite taking medications. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,For two months, I have been itching in different parts of my body. But, I had the medicines from two weeks back only. My lab test results under serology include an IgE at 527.62 kU/L. I have been on these medicines for two weeks, Animus-L one in the night and Softin one in the morning. ...  Read Full »


Dr. Shyam Kalyan. N

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to have severely elevated IgE levels which are pointing towards atopy or an allergy. There must have been some offending agents that have caused this reaction. We must find out what has caused the allergy in you. This can be achieved by comprehensive allergy...  Read Full »

I have itching on my body after travel. Please assist.

Query: Hello doctor, I was away on travel for the entire last week, and I just returned today. Since I arrived home, I have been experiencing itching on my body. I tried taking Fexofenadine, but it did not provide any relief. The itching occurs every 15 seconds in various parts of my body, such as the legs...  Read Full »


Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. However, to provide appropriate suggestions, I would need to gather the following information: Did you consume nuts, fish, or sour food before the itching started? How many doses of Fexofenadine tablets have you taken...  Read Full »

Why are my lips swollen and what can be done for it?

Query: Hello doctor, My age is 17 years. A part of my upper lip is swollen. There is no pain in it. What might be the cause for it?  Read Full »


Dr. Nanda Vivek Hasmukhbhai

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The swelling of upper lip might be due to allergy, insect bite, or a small trauma. You can take anti-allergy medications to reduce the swelling. I suggest taking tablet Allegra (Fexofenadine) 120 mg has to be taken, one tablet in the morning and a half at night. The t...  Read Full »

I am 30 weeks pregnant, with itching and rashes on my hands and legs for two days, is it safe to use Fexofenadine for allergy relief?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 30 weeks pregnant and I have been experiencing itching and rashes on my hands and legs since two days. Should I take a tablet of Fexofenadine for allergy? If yes then please suggest the dosage and duration for the course?  Read Full »


Dr. Sabita Laskar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Firstly, I would like to inform you that, itching during pregnancy is often attributed to a stagnation of liver secretions. I suggest you use histocalamine lotion to alleviate the itching. If the itching persists, I sugges...  Read Full »

Why do I have vaginal itching and white deposits on skin?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 35 year old. I have diabetes. I had dengue infection few months back and since that day I have vaginal itching. It is usually mild but gets severe sometime. I am not sure whether it is because my blood sugar, which is not in control and nothing to do with dengue. I think it as ye...  Read Full »


Dr. Megha Tuli

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems you do have yeast infection. It looks like your blood sugar is not under control because of which you are having this problem. Dengue is unrelated to this. Try putting Canestan (Clotrimazole) ointment on the area after properly cleaning the area, four to five t...  Read Full »

Why do my inner and outer labia itch and have painful bumps after sex?

Query: Hello doctor, I had a Brazilian wax. I am on an Apo Doxy 100 mg and Flagyl 400 mg. My friend forced himself on me, and now my inner and outer labia are itching and littered with painful bumps. He used a rough rider condom. I thought it was an allergic reaction. I tried Allegra 180 mg and asked the p...  Read Full »


Dr. Reetika

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the details presented by you and also seen the picture attached (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). It is most likely an allergy. It does not look like an STD (sexually transmitted disease), and he used a condom, which is a s...  Read Full »

I have throat inflammation after drinking phenyl. What shall I do now?

Query: Hi doctor, I drank about 1 tsp of white phenyl disinfectant. Following which I had a headache and took Allegra and Avil tablet. There is inflammation in my throat and ear. Today, I took Pantos tablet, Sucralfate and Oxetacaine suspension and Ultracet. What shall I do now?  Read Full »


Dr. Erioli Braholli

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Considering the chemical substance you ingested, it is natural to expect some complications. The mucosa of the upper gastrointestinal and respiratory tract is more sensitive to chemical reactions than the stomach, but you have taken measures to protect your stomach by usi...  Read Full »

I am an 18-year-old male suffering from redness, itchiness, and bulging in my groin, for which I used onion juice. Can it help?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 16-year-old male suffering from redness, itchiness, and bulginess in the groin area. I started utilizing onion juice after conducting an online search, and it helped me feel relaxed. Please help.Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Shyam Kalyan. N

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Are there any ulcerations or spots of discoloration in your groin? In addition to redness and itch, is there any pain or burning sensation? Do you wear tight clothing? Do you stay in a hot and humid area? Alt...  Read Full »

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