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For adults and children 12 years of age and older, the usual dose of fexofenadine is 60 mg taken by mouth twice daily or 180 mg taken by mouth once daily. For people with kidney disease, the usual starting dose is 60 mg taken by mouth once daily.
For children aged 6 to 11 years, the usual dose of fexofenadine is 30 mg taken by mouth twice daily. For children with kidney disease, the usual starting dose is 30 mg taken by mouth once daily.
This medication may be taken with or without food.
Store this medication at room temperature, protect it from moisture, and keep it out of the reach of children.
It is important that this medication be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.